On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to consider an appeal filed by DC residents seeking a vote in the House of Representatives.

DC residents do not have a constitutional right to vote in Congress, according to the Supreme Court.

Although DC was never intended to be a permanent residence, the left has pushed for statehood and representation regardless.

The District of Columbia’s nonvoting status had been challenged by 11 individuals, and the Supreme Court affirmed a three-judge panel’s decision on Monday.