WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared its final hurdle with the local legislature Wednesday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation.

The bill passed by an 11-2 vote and can now be sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, who negotiated the original plan with Commanders owner Josh Harris in April.

Shortly before the vote, the Commanders expressed concern with what they described as ”last-minute new demands" from the Council, according to a letter to the Council from team president Mark Clouse, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. When the Council voted Wednesday, most of the proposed amendments were rejected.

The Commanders currently play at Northwest Stadium in Landover

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