U.S. House Votes to Repeal DC Noncitizen Voting Law

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to repeal Washington, D.C.'s law allowing noncitizens, including undocumented immigrants, to vote in local elections, with a 266-148 vote largely along party lines but including support from 56 Democrats. The bill, led by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), aims to restore voting rights exclusively to American citizens, citing concerns about election integrity and the potential influence of foreign agents. Republicans argue the measure protects the sanctity of American elections and local residents' voices, while opponents, including D.C. officials like Mayor Muriel Bowser and Rep. Maxwell Frost, criticize the move as an infringement on D.C.'s home rule and accuse Republicans of political posturing. The repeal also includes provisions to restore police union collective bargaining rights, further challenging D.C.'s local autonomy. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where GOP control increases its chances of becoming law, though it still requires President Trump's signature. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between congressional oversight and D.C.'s self-governance, as well as broader debates over immigration and voting rights.