Reading Room Document

Nonvoting Delegate in the House of Representatives from the District of Columbia

The document discusses the President's recommendation for an amendment to the Constitution to provide congressional representation for the District of Columbia. As an interim measure, the President proposed legislation to give the District a non-voting delegate in the House of Representatives. The proposed bill would establish the office of delegate from the District of Columbia and make technical changes to the District of Columbia Election Act to facilitate the election of a non-voting delegate. The document also outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of the delegate, as well as the support from the Bureau of the Budget for the proposed legislation. The questions presented for review include the potential impact of the proposed bill on democratic government and the need for early consideration and action on the legislation.

February 13, 1969