Although the D.C. Council cleared the RFK Stadium deal in its first vote, the advancement showed several members had to be convinced to do so.

BREAKING: In a 9-3 decision, the DC Council voted to advance the modified version of the deal Bowser struck with the Commanders earlier this year.

On Friday, the Washington, D.C. City Council voted 9 to 3 in favor of revised legislation in support of a $3.8 billion, mixed-used stadium district, including a new stadium for the Washington Commanders,