House To Vote On D.C. Statehood In April

The transcript discusses the proposal for Washington DC to become the 51st state. The House Majority Leader anticipates a vote later this month, with the proposal likely to pass the House but facing challenges in the Senate due to insufficient Republican support. If passed, DC would gain two US senators and a voting representative in the House, while the White House, Capitol, and National Mall would remain under federal control.

What significant event is the House Majority Leader planning for DC?

• An education policy change

• A healthcare reform bill

• A new tax legislation

• A vote on DC becoming the 51st state

What is the main challenge the DC statehood proposal faces in the Senate?

• Insufficient Republican votes

• Budgetary constraints

• Lack of Democratic support

• Opposition from the President

How many Republican votes are needed in the Senate to pass the DC statehood proposal?

• Fifteen

• Ten

• Twenty

• Five

What would the DC statehood legislation provide in terms of representation?

• One senator and two representatives

• Two senators and a voting representative

• Three senators and no representatives

• No change in representation

Which areas would remain under federal control if DC becomes a state?

• Only the National Mall

• The White House, Capitol, and National Mall

• The entire city of DC

• All government buildings