Results: Making DC square again

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There is currently a bill being introduced to recover Virginia land that was once part of DC. It’s called “Make DC Square Again Act”
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The "Make DC Square Again Act" is a legislative proposal introduced by Rep. Rich McCormick to restore the original boundaries of the District of Columbia, which were established by the Residence Act of 1790. The act aims to undo the 1846 retrocession of Arlington County and the City of Alexandria from the District to Virginia, which is considered unconstitutional. Have you heard about this proposal?
Yes
6%
99 votes
No
66%
1048 votes
Not Applicable
28%
453 votes
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In 1846 DC federal land was retroceded to Virginia, among other issues, to protect it as a slave state. Both the city and the county in Virginia held a required vote to approve the measure. They both had to agree, they did not. Only 1 approved but the vote was illegally combined to achieve a passing vote. Given these few details, in your opinion, should Arlington County and the City of Alexandria be returned to federal land?
Yes
18%
285 votes
No
23%
368 votes
Not Applicable
59%
947 votes

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