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Website | http://www.dc.gov |
Established | February 21, 1871 |
Disbanded | Still Active |
Contributor | Gerald Farinas |
Last Modified | RP March 22, 2020 02:49pm |
Description | The District of Columbia
"Justitia omnibus"
The District of Columbia entered the Union as a federal district on February 21, 1871.
It hosts the seat of the government of the United States.
Like other citizens living in states, D.C. citizens pay full federal and local taxes, but they
do not get the privileges of representation and independence that the states have. Also,
unlike the states, when D.C. receives federal funding, the funding comes with directives
on how the money should be spent.
D.C. residents do not have voting representatives in the Senate or in the House of
Representatives to protect their interests. They have nonvoting representation that can
sit on committees, but the representatives cannot vote on bills affecting their District.
Senators and members of Congress from the states have voting powers.
D.C. residents have a limited Presidential vote equal to the smallest state regardless
of their population, and have only had the right to vote for the President since the 1964
election.
Unlike states who can appoint their own local judges, the President appoints D.C.'s
local judges. Congress only delegated power to an elected mayor and 13-member city
council in 1974, and Congress continues to review and modify D.C.'s laws and budget.
Registration is Partisan. |
| PARTY REGISTRATION |
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Pty |
Amount |
% |
As Of |
Contributor |
D |
386,009 |
76.63% |
Sep 30, 2022 |
RBH |
I |
83,062 |
16.49% |
Sep 30, 2022 |
RBH |
R |
26,910 |
5.34% |
Sep 30, 2022 |
RBH |
DCSGP |
3,982 |
0.79% |
Sep 30, 2022 |
RBH |
LBT |
2,368 |
0.47% |
Sep 30, 2022 |
RBH |
OTH |
1,409 |
0.28% |
Sep 30, 2022 |
RBH |
| BOOKS |
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Title |
Purchase |
Contributor |
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Date |
Category |
Headline |
Article |
Contributor |
Apr 02, 2024 10:40am |
Proposed Legislation |
House Republicans push to rename Dulles airport after Trump
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Article |
RP |
Aug 05, 2020 04:35am |
News |
Psychedelics Decriminalization Initiative Officially Qualifies For D.C. Ballot
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Article |
data |
Jul 10, 2019 02:50pm |
Report |
DC mayor says Trump's July 4th bash drained city budget for security
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Article |
RP |
Jan 13, 2017 11:10am |
General |
Trump Orders DC National Guard Chief To Leave In Middle Of Inaugural Ceremony
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Article |
RP |
Sep 07, 2013 06:00pm |
News |
Washington, DC may institute 24-hour waiting period for tattoos and piercings
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Article |
IndyGeorgia |
Feb 14, 2013 06:00pm |
News |
D.C. May Elect Attorney General Starting in 2015
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Article |
Scott³ |
Dec 20, 2012 11:15am |
News |
Democratic Senators Push To Make “New Columbia” Nation's 51st State
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Article |
TX DEM |
Jul 30, 2010 07:00pm |
News |
After initial obscurity, 'The DMV' nickname for Washington area picks up speed
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Article |
Scott³ |
Jun 17, 2010 11:45am |
Blog Entry |
D.C. LGBT Activists Push to Legalize Prostitution
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Article |
Jason |
Apr 20, 2010 04:00pm |
News |
House Democrats kill D.C. voting-rights bill
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Article |
Scott³ |
Oct 06, 2009 01:00am |
General |
Same-sex marriage bill in DC appears unstoppable
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Article |
Penguin |
Jun 22, 2009 07:00pm |
News |
Four killed in Washington-area Metro train collision
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Article |
J.R. |
Jun 15, 2009 08:00am |
News |
The hunks of Capitol Hill
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Jun 09, 2009 10:40pm |
Proposed Legislation |
Hoyer offers dismal take on D.C. vote bill
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Article |
RP |
May 07, 2009 11:00pm |
Opinion |
Um, Chocolate City is More Gay-Friendly than You Think
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Article |
Penguin |
May 06, 2009 01:05pm |
Announcement |
Congress Won’t Intervene in DC’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Pelosi Says
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
May 05, 2009 12:00pm |
News |
D.C. Gay Marriage Measure Set for Mayor's Signature
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Article |
Eric |
Jul 10, 2008 09:00am |
News |
A Vision of Washington With Unfettered Views
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Sep 18, 2007 02:50pm |
Proposed Legislation |
D.C. Voting Rights Bill Derailed in Senate
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Article |
RP |
Sep 13, 2007 02:00pm |
Proposed Legislation |
D.C. Voting Rights in Senate's Hands
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Article |
RP |
Apr 19, 2007 10:20pm |
News |
House OKs bill giving D.C. voting powers
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Mar 20, 2007 03:00pm |
Statement |
White House Threatens D.C. Vote Bill
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Article |
particleman |
Mar 19, 2007 01:00pm |
Study |
Study finds one-third in D.C. illiterate
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jan 03, 2007 10:00pm |
Proposed Legislation |
Hail Columbia?
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jun 26, 2006 12:00pm |
News |
Flooding cripples Washington
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Article |
Rob Brodner |
May 16, 2005 08:00pm |
General |
Unemployment In D.C. Up to 8.2%
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Article |
RP |
May 04, 2005 07:00pm |
News |
Bill to Give Washington a House Vote Is Proposed
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Feb 23, 2005 02:45am |
Proposed Legislation |
Patents Pending
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Article |
particleman |
Jan 15, 2005 12:00am |
News |
[D.C.] Mayor says traffic cameras needed for revenue
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Article |
Servo |
Jan 11, 2005 12:00am |
General |
U.S. Tells D.C. to Pay Inaugural Expenses
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Article |
RP |
Nov 08, 2004 12:00am |
Election Guide |
DC Statehood Greens Congratulate 2004 Candidates, Celebrates Six Victories.
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Article |
The Oncoming Storm |
Nov 07, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Five Democrats pull out of D.C. primary
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Article |
Tony82 |
Sep 22, 2003 12:00am |
Humor |
D.C. Once Again Murder Capital, Mayor Brags
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Article |
Servo |
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