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Utah Senate passes resolution opposing D.C. statehood amid split debate
Summary
Senators debated SCR/FCR 8, a resolution protesting the federal process proposed for making Washington, D.C. a state; some members argued D.C. residents deserve representation while others urged messaging that favors joining nearby states. The resolution was adopted after floor debate and recorded roll call.
The Utah State Senate took up FCR 8 on Feb. 10, 1994, a resolution voicing opposition to the federal process used to consider admitting the District of Columbia as a state.
Sen. David Watson, who introduced the resolution, argued it signals dissatisfaction with how the federal process is proceeding and urged colleagues to send that message to Washington. ‘‘It is an organized attempt to…let the federal government know the states are not happy…
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