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New Columbia Admission Act

Introduced: January 5, 1993 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 21, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 21, 1993
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 21, 1993
Mr. Bliley moved to recommit to District of Columbia.
Nov 21, 1993
On motion to recommit Failed by voice vote.
Nov 21, 1993
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 277 (Roll no. 595).
Nov 21, 1993
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 277 (Roll no. 595).
Nov 21, 1993
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.
Nov 21, 1993
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 21, 1993
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 51.
Nov 21, 1993
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with the remaining 30 minutes of general debate.
Nov 21, 1993
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 21, 1993
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10559-10575)
Nov 20, 1993
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 51 as unfinished business.
Nov 20, 1993
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours of general debate.
Nov 20, 1993
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kweisi Mfume to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Nov 20, 1993
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 316 and Rule XXIII.
Nov 20, 1993
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.
Nov 20, 1993
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.
Nov 20, 1993
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316. (consideration: CR H10421-10445)
Nov 20, 1993
Rule H. Res. 316 passed House.
Nov 19, 1993
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.
Nov 18, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10146-10150)
Nov 17, 1993
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Nov 17, 1993
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on District of Columbia. H. Rept. 103-371.
Nov 3, 1993
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
Nov 3, 1993
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7815-7819)
Sep 29, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7253-7257)
Aug 5, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Aug 5, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 21, 1993 House · vote #595 On Passage Failed 153–277 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now November 21, 1993

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 11 Independent 1