Manchin opposes D.C. statehood bill, likely dooming its prospects in Senate

The moderate Democrat said Friday he believes D.C. statehood should be addressed with a constitutional amendment.

• May 2, 2021

NAACP, Planned Parenthood pen letter supporting D.C. statehood

The letter, signed by more than 250 prominent women of color, calls statehood "a matter of life and death."

• Apr 29, 2021

House approves bill that would admit Washington, D.C., as 51st state

Although the bill passed in the House, it's likely to fail in the Senate.

• Apr 22, 2021

House committees vote on D.C. statehood and reparations bills

Two House committees took up two controversial bills on reparations and D.C. statehood on Wednesday.

• Apr 15, 2021

House to vote on admitting Washington, D.C., as a state

The bill is likely to stall in the Senate.

• Apr 7, 2021

Washington, D.C. mayor: Residents denied fundamental rights

The House passed a bill to make D.C. the nation's 51st state last year by a vote of 232-180.

• Mar 22, 2021

As Congress prepares to take up D.C. statehood, national support grows

A new national poll shows 54% of likely voters support D.C. statehood.

• Mar 22, 2021

Senate Democrats introduce bill to make D.C. the 51st state

Although the D.C. statehood movement has support from most Democrats, it is unlikely to be approved in the Senate.

• Jan 27, 2021

House approves measure to make Washington, D.C. a state

Republicans have expressed opposition to the legislation, which is unlikely to be considered in the Senate.

• Jun 26, 2020

House to vote on D.C. statehood next week

The House is expected to approve a measure making Washington, D.C. a state, although it is unlikely to pass in the Senate.

• Jun 16, 2020