House Blocks D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law with Bipartisan Support

The House of Representatives voted 262-143 to repeal a Washington, D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote in local elections, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans in support. The law, passed by D.C.'s progressive city council in 2022, faced criticism from Republicans who argued it could compromise national security and election integrity. Democrats countered that the law primarily benefits permanent residents on the path to citizenship. The vote is part of a broader GOP effort to tighten voting security ahead of the 2024 elections.