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Jasmine Crockett: “Why does D.C. not have statehood? It is because of the…”

Featuring: Jasmine Crockett, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 30

Unfiltered Conversation with Congresswoman Crockett | Angela Rye SoloPod

Published December 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 33:57

Because the House passed the Freedom to Vote Act. The House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. But what happened in the Senate? Nothing. Why does D.C. not have statehood? It is because of the Senate. I could go on and on and on. And so again, I can continue to give people lip service. I can continue to file the most beautiful bills you have ever seen in your life. (33:57)

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Asserts the Senate is responsible for D.C. not having statehood.

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