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In reply to the discussion: Puerto Rico Votes in Favor of Statehood [View all]Sgent
(5,857 posts)36. They have a non-voting rep to the House
the same as D.C.
Its a little more than an ambassador, since they have full congressional privileges other than voting on the house floor (can sit on committee's, serve constituents, speak on the floor, etc.)
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what about the people of this country? Do we get to vote? What does the US have to gain
olddad56
Nov 2012
#1
Its not Constitutionally Mandated, only through a Congressional law...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2012
#14
Just ask Newt Gingrich -- he did the research on admitting that Moon colony. nt
eppur_se_muova
Nov 2012
#37
Puerto Ricans: The only American citizens who cannot vote for congress and the president.
pampango
Nov 2012
#43
Not Really true, you have U.S. Citizens in Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2012
#49