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The people of the District of Columbia moved a step closer Thursday to gaining voting rights they have been denied for more than 200 years. But the legislation passed by the House on a 241-177 vote faced a veto threat from the White House, which said it was unconstitutional.

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    aniokly1 year, 4 months ago

    They don't have nearly enough votes to override a veto. Democrats are trying everything they can to muster some more Democrat votes. The D C citizens do not have the vote by law. Neither do felons, but Democrats want that group too. And Illegal aliens. Legal citizens better get registered, before these malcontents out vote us.

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