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HR 4208 105th Congress House

District of Columbia Voting Rights Act of 1998

Official title: To provide for full voting representation in the Congress for the District of Columbia.

Introduced: July 14, 1998 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 26, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jul 14, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 14, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5413-5415)
Jul 14, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 26, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Voting Rights Act of 1998 - Declares that the community of American citizens who are residents of the District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall have full voting representation in the Congress.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4208: District of Columbia Voting Rights Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4208/
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