/tags/eleanor-holmes-norton eleanor holmes norton en-US Copyright Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-22/with-stronger-democratic-support-d-c-statehood-fight-returns-to-capitol-hill The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-22/with-stronger-democratic-support-d-c-statehood-fight-returns-to-capitol-hill Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2020-06-16/house-democrats-aiming-to-make-a-point-plan-vote-on-d-c-statehood While statehood for the District of Columbia has long been an uphill battle, there's a renewed effort in the House to make the District the 51st state. The Senate likely won't go along anytime soon. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:47:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-06-16/house-democrats-aiming-to-make-a-point-plan-vote-on-d-c-statehood Barbara Sprunt