The House passed a bipartisan bill criticizing the District of Columbia for granting noncitizens, including undocumented immigrants, the right to vote in local elections.

Republicans framed the vote as a defense of citizenship’s value against dilution by temporary visitors and unauthorized migrants.

Democratic support for the bill highlighted its political significance, while opponents argued that Congress should prioritize other issues such as gun violence and climate change.

The District’s policy, allowing noncitizens to vote in various local elections, sparked controversy, with concerns raised about potential national security risks, the Washington Times reported.

Despite the bill’s passage in the House, its fate in the Senate, controlled by Democrats, remains uncertain.

Additionally, the Senate conducted its own vote on border security, reflecting bipartisan disagreements on the issue.

Written by B.C. Begley