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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts) Fri Apr 23, 2021, 06:25 PM Apr 2021

Could DC statehood hurt Republican's chances of regaining control of the US Senate?

The majority(Democratic) party needs 52 seats with the US Presidency, 53 seats without the US Presidency.
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Could DC statehood hurt Republican's chances of regaining control of the US Senate? (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Apr 2021 OP

Definitely, that's why it likely won't happen. Seems to be some confusion Hoyt Apr 2021 #1

I don't think a constitutional amendment is necessary to admit a new state thucythucy Apr 2021 #2

Hoyt

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1. Definitely, that's why it likely won't happen. Seems to be some confusion

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Fri Apr 23, 2021, 06:46 PM

Apr 2021

as to whether a Constitutional Amendment is required. If so, forget it anytime soon. If not, it’s possible.

thucythucy

(8,742 posts)

2. I don't think a constitutional amendment is necessary to admit a new state

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Fri Apr 23, 2021, 06:53 PM

Apr 2021

BUT I do believe the constitution requires a two thirds vote in Congress, which is pretty impossible.

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