Written by :
Published on :
DC statehood has been approved by the House but the initiative faces more obstacles in a Senate that will require 60 votes.
The Senate is split 50/50 with Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaker. Republican senators are likely to filibuster the statehood bill, which would result in the need for nine more votes.
Washington DC is one of the most Democrat-heavy jurisdictions in the country. The odds of any Republican jumping on board remain slim to none. DC becoming a state means two more Senators, both of whom stand a very good chance of being Democrats.
Could it happen? Sure.
Will it happen this year? No.
Will the Senate vote for Washington D.C. to be a full state before 2022?
Yes +500
No -1200 (you will need to bet $120 to win $10 and get back your $120 just as long as DC does NOT become the 51st state).
- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com
