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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 5, 1993
New Columbia Admission Act - Declares the State of New Columbia (presently, the District of Columbia) to be a State of the United States of America. Admits New Columbia into the Union on an equal footing with the other States in all respects. Reserves Federal title to certain lands and property in the National Capital Service Area. Directs the Governor to report to the Congress each fiscal year on the effects on the revenues and expenditures of the State because of the presence of the Federal Government's seat within or adjacent to it. Prohibits the State from changing any provision of its Constitution concerning height limitations on buildings without the consent of the Congress. Declares that nothing in this Act or the Constitution or laws of the State may be construed to permit it to refuse to allow an individual to serve as a qualified registered elector of the State solely because the individual resides in the National Capital Service Area. Sets forth election protocol for popular ratification of statehood. Provides for election of one member of the House of Representatives as well as two Senators. Maintains the laws that were territorially in effect. Continues any lawsuits already pending in District of Columbia courts. Establishes a Statehood Transition Commission.
People & committees
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D–DC
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 277 (Roll no. 595).
House roll call 595 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 277 (Roll no. 595).
House roll call 595 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit Failed by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mr. Bliley moved to recommit to District of Columbia.
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 51.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with the remaining 30 minutes of general debate.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10559-10575)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 51 as unfinished business.
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kweisi Mfume to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 316 and Rule XXIII.
Point of order raised by Mr. Solomon on the content of the measure. Mr. Solomon stated that committee report accompanying the bill did not contain cost estimates of the effect of the legislation in fiscal year in which it was reported nor in the five following fiscal years and was, therefore, in violation of rule XIII, clause 7 of the rules of the House. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51 with 3 hours of general debate. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the District of Columbia now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part 1 of the report on the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316. (consideration: CR H10421-10445)
Rule H. Res. 316 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 316 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51 with 3 hours of general debate. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the District of Columbia now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part 1 of the report on the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10146-10150)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on District of Columbia. H. Rept. 103-371.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on District of Columbia. H. Rept. 103-371.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7815-7819)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7253-7257)
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.
Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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