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Which amendment allows residents of Washington D.C. to vote in Presidential elections?
The 23rd Amendment gave DC residents the right to vote in presidential elections. Congress' fear of a civilian revolt in Washington kept it without any rights until 1961, when the 23rd amendment to the Constitution for the first time allowed DC the right to vote in presidential elections.
What was burned by the British?
Washington DC
Who was involved in naming Washington DC?
George Washington and christopher Columbus
Where does the extra three electoral votes come from?
Washington D.C.
What American national structure is an obelisk?
The Washington monument in Washington DC is an obelisk
How do the people in Washington DC vote?
At a polling station.
What did the amendment do?
It had allowed the people in Washington DC vote. the Amendment was ratified i=on march 29th 1961 by JFK. an easy way to rememebr it is " 23 vote in DC."
Can you vote for president if you live in Washington DC?
Yeah
What year did the District of Columbia get to vote?
Citizens of Washington, DC are not able to vote for the Senate or Congress.
What does the 23rd amendment say about DC?
Residents of the District of Columbia (Washington DC) can vote.
Is Washington DC the only one allowed to vote?
no of course not
How many representatives for Washington DC?
Washington, D.C. does not have a representative per se. Only states are allocated congressmen. Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories do have non-voting delegates. Washington, D.C. has one such delegate.
Are Residents of Washington DC are now able to vote for electors for the president?
Yes. DC has 3 electoral votes.
What are people from Washington dc called?
People that are from Washington D.C. are called Washingtonians. Washington D.C. can be called Washington, DC, as well as the District.
What was the popular vote for Obama in Washington?
President Obama had 1,775,396 votes or 55.88% in Washington State. But if you are referring to Washington DC, the president received 267,070 votes, or 90% of the popular vote.
What are people from dc called?
People that are from Washington D.C. are called Washingtonians. Washington D.C. can be called Washington, DC, as well as the District.
Which city could not vote for president until the twenty-third amendment?
Washington DC
