On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
The admissions clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to admit states.
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congress.govThe admissions clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to admit states.
Maloney emphasizes Congress's constitutional power to admit new states.
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