After decades of pushing for representation, supporters of DC statehood feel that they're in the strongest position in a while to advance legislation admitting DC into the Union. In this scenario, Vice President Kamala Harris, who supports DC statehood, could act as the tie-breaking vote. But Bowser and 51 for 51, an advocacy organization that calls for bypassing the Senate filibuster to pass DC statehood, want to see Biden pass DC statehood within his first 100 days. Stasha Rhodes, the campaign director for 51 for 51, told CNN that they also have "strong confidence" in Schumer to "do what's necessary to make sure there's a vote on DC statehood and make sure the caucus is in strong support of DC statehood." The Senate bill is currently with the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for consideration.

Source: CNN February 17, 2021 11:03 UTC