Republican proposes giving part of Virginia back to DC

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters.

The move comes after Virginia voters approved a redistricting referendum that could net Democrats a 10-1 House seat advantage.

Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick on Thursday introduced the Make DC Square Again Act.

It would undo the 19th century return of the southwestern part of the district to the state of Virginia, known as retrocession.

The measure’s prospects are unlikely in a Congress that can barely keep the lights on.

But it’s the latest partisan salvo in an effort to gain the upper hand in the closely divided House ahead of this year’s contested midterm elections.