Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 3, 2026, 9:30 PM
Why does Washington D.C. have a voice but no vote in the United States Congress?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
Residents of the US capital vote without full representation in Congress, a situation seen as a democratic flaw. Washington D.C. seeks to become the 51st state, but faces political resistance, especially from the Republican Party, due to its democratic leanings.
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