Warner Should Lead Fight for D.C. Before Retiring

• By Nelson Rimensnyder
• Roll Call Staff
• Sept. 9, 2008, Midnight

Before retiring from the Senate, John Warner (R-Va.) has the opportunity to add a significant chapter to his distinguished record of public service. Warner should rally his compatriot GOP military veterans — there are 15 in the Senate — to vote for cloture on S. 1257. A version of this bill, which provides a House vote for Washington, D.C., and an additional seat for Utah, has passed the House with bipartisan support.