HR.665 - District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009
To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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People's Vote
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Yes 39% No 61%
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Bill Status
Introduced
Jan-23-2009
Passed House- Passed Senate
- President’s Desk
- Bill is Law
Summary:
1/23/2009--Introduced.District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009 - Restores the right of District of Columbia residents to participate as Maryland residents in congressional elections and presidential elections. Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act that establishes the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 that provides for electing a Senator and Representative for the District.
Actions:
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House House Administration
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Referred to House Judiciary
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