This established representation of Washington, DC in the Electoral College for presidential elections. Passed by Congress in 1960, this was ratified in 1961.
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This established representation of Washington, DC in the Electoral College for presidential elections. Passed by Congress in 1960, this was ratified in 1961. Although originally considered neutral, with the exception of one "faithless elector" in 2000 all three of DC's Electoral College votes have been for the Democratic Party.