16. Myths about the District of Columbia
16.1 MYTH: The National Popular Vote bill would permit the District of Columbia to vote for President, even though it is not a state.
The District of Columbia has had the vote for President since ratification of the 23rd Amendment in 1961.
The 23rd Amendment specifies that presidential electors representing the District of Columbia
"shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a state."
Accordingly, the National Popular Vote bill treats the District of Columbia in the same manner as a state for the purposes of presidential elections.
