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S. 1257 (110th)

District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007

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Introduced

1 May 2007

Last action

18 September 2007 · Floor

Status

Cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 339. (consideration: CR S11631; text: CR S11631)

Sponsors

Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members. Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the 23rd amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District. Increases membership of the House from 435 to 437 Members. Provides for a reapportionment of Members resulting from such increase. Requires the: (1) President to submit to Congress a revised version of the most recent statement of such apportionment identifying Utah as the state entitled to one additional Representative; and (2) Clerk of the House, upon receipt of such revision, to identify such state to the Speaker of the House. Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act establishing the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 providing for election of a Representative for the District. Makes conforming amendments to: (1) the District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955; and (2) federal law regarding the Armed Forces (appointments to service academies).

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5395-5396)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5394-5395)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 2007

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-440.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 June 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 28 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amendments. With written report No. 110-123. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amendments. With written report No. 110-123. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 September 2007

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S11516)

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 September 2007

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 28 June 2007

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    Reported to Senate · EN · 28 June 2007

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 28 June 2007

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