The Washington Commanders' hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation. The bill passed by a 9-3 vote,

The Washington D.C. City Council has approved a $3.8 billion project centered around a proposed 65,000-seat stadium for the Washington Commanders, per David Aldridge of The Athletic, who provided more details.

A second vote will be scheduled for September and will require the green light from nine members of the council.