The House of Representatives passed a bill on Feb. 28 that would allow the federal government to lease the property that includes Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium to the District of Columbia, paving the way for a possible move of the NFL’s Washington Commanders.
The final tally was 348-55. The proposal required two-thirds support to pass. There were 151 Republicans and 197 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill, while 49 Republicans and six Democrats voted against.
The bill would require the Interior secretary to transfer the federal government’s control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia within 180 days. The District of Columbia would be responsible for any costs associated with the transfer….
