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House passes bill to ban noncitizens from voting in local DC elections

Fifty-Two Democrats and 210 Republicans supported H.R. 192, while 143 Democrats and no GOP members opposed it.
H.R. 192 prohibits noncitizens from voting in D.C. Elections and repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Rep. August Pfluger introduced H.R. 192 to halt noncitizen voting in D.C., stating it undermines citizen voters.

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The Washington Post

House votes to block noncitizen voting in D.C. elections

The bill would still have to pass the Democratic-controlled Senate to go into effect. The vote comes days before D.C.’s June 4 primary election.

2 months ago

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New York Post

House advances bill that would nullify DC law permitting noncitizens to vote in local elections

Lawmakers in the House voted 262-143 to green-light legislation that would nullify a law in Washington, DC which permitted noncitizens to vote in local elections.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

House passes bill to ban noncitizens from voting in local D.C. elections

The House approved a bill Thursday that seeks to ban non-U.S.citizens from voting in local Washington, D.C., elections, once again taking aim at the capital city through legislation. The four-page measure, which passed 262-143, would forbid any noncitizens from voting in elections for municipal office or on ballot initiatives and referendums. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Democrats split on bill to ban noncitizens from voting in DC elections - Washington Examiner

The House passed a bill on Thursday to ban noncitizens from voting in local elections in Washington, D.C., after several dozen Democrats broke with party leadership to support the measure. Lawmakers voted 262-143 to approve the legislation, which would overturn a local law giving noncitizens access to elections including those for members of the city council. Fifty-two Democrats ultimately joined all Republicans despite efforts from Democratic …

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

Over 140 Dems Vote Against DC Bill Repealing Law Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote

143 House Democrats voted against the Republican bill that prevents noncitizens from voting in local D.C. elections.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

House Passes Bill Barring Non-US Citizens From Voting in Local DC Elections

WASHINGTON—The House passed a bill on May 23 to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. The final tally was 262–143, and 52 Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for it. The measure, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), would repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 that the D.C. Council passed, which allows non-U.S. citizen residents in the nation’s capital to vote in lo…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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