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House Passes H.R. 192 to Ban Non-Citizen Voting in D.C. Elections, 262-143

May 23, 2024, 02:35 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 192, a bill aimed at prohibiting non-citizens, including illegal aliens and foreign diplomats, from voting in local elections in Washington, D.C. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger, addresses concerns that non-citizen voting dilutes the voting power of American citizens and poses a threat to national security. The bill passed with a vote of 262-143, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans in support. The move follows criticism of a D.C. law that allowed non-citizens to vote, which opponents argue undermines federal law and the integrity of elections.