This resolution urges Congress to pass federal legislation that would grant statehood to the residents of Washington, D.C. It highlights the historical context of voting rights for D.C. residents, noting that while they were initially granted the right to vote for representation in Congress in 1788, this right was revoked with the passage of the Organic Act of 1801. The resolution emphasizes that D.C. residents, who number over 689,000, pay more federal taxes than residents of 22 states and have participated in every U.S. war since independence, yet they lack full representation in Congress. The resolution also references a 2016 referendum in which 86% of D.C. residents supported statehood.

Furthermore, the resolution points out that the lack of political equality for D.C. residents has been recognized by international bodies, including the United Nations Human Rights Committee. It expresses support for the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant D.C. the same rights as other states, including representation in the Senate and House of Representatives. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State of Minnesota to send copies of this memorial to various federal officials to advocate for D.C. statehood.