Manchin s comments, made during a radio interview with West Virginia MetroNews s Hoppy Kercheval, underscore how some of Democrats biggest priorities face headaches even if they got rid of the 60-vote legislative filibuster something they don t currently have the support to do.
Manchin, asked about a bill to grant D.C. statehood, said the idea had been studied by previous Justice Departments.
ADVERTISEMENT They all came to the same conclusion: If Congress wants to make D.C. a state, it should propose a constitutional amendment . and let the people of America vote, Manchin said.
Pressed if he would oppose a stand-alone bill, Manchin added Yes, I would.