House of Representatives passes Edwards’ bill to only include U.S. citizens in congressional representation
Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted for and passed U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards’ (NC-11) bill, the Equal Representation Act, by a vote of 206-202.
The US has a long history of doing shady shit when it comes to apportioning representation. Let's never forget the abominable 3/5th's compromise. Slaves weren't considered people in any other circumstance, except when it came time to give Congressional seats. Slavery was completely wrong, but it was the hypocrisy here that really drives me nuts.
Yes. Only US citizens should be counted. Sadly, America has never actually done the consistent and rational thing in this case. Expect it to fail in the Senate.
Will it pass the Senate? I'm guessing not.
What do y'all think?