Detailed Summary

District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives.

Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members.

Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the 23rd amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District.

Makes conforming amendments to federal law regarding the Armed Forces (appointments to service academies).

Increases membership of the House from 435 to 437 Members.

Provides for a reapportionment of Members resulting from such increase.

Directs the Clerk of the House to: (1) certify to the Governor of each state the number of Representatives to which the state is entitled; and (2) identify to the Speaker of the House the state (other than the District of Columbia) entitled to one additional Representative.

Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955.

Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act establishing the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 providing for election of a Representative for the District.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/19/2007: House floor actions. Status: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 317, H.R. 1433 is laid on the table.

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