D.C.:Comprehensive Domestic Partner Bill Proceeds

The Washington, D.C. city council has given a comprehensive domestic partnership bill its first reading. Unfortunately, D.C. is not a state, but a colony of the U.S. Congress. So, even if the bill does pass its second reading on December 20th and is signed into law by D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, the U.S. Congress can prevent the legislation from taking effect by passing a statute with a simple majority in both houses.