Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Democrat-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November's statewide elections.
Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution
The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,
Virginia moves one step closer to passing progressive constitutional amendments
RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — The Virginia Senate voted Tuesday to advance a trio of constitutional amendments to guarantee Virginians' right to abortion care, automatically restore voting rights to disenfranchised felons and remove an antiquated law banning same-sex marriage .
Va. Senate passes constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The state Senate also backed proposed amendments to repeal the ban on same-sex marriage in the state constitution and to automatically restore voting rights to felons who served their terms.
Virginia Democratic-led Senate passed constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights
The Democratic-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution.
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Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia legislature
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Virginia pro-abortion ballot proposal advances
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North Carolina governor announces new abortion protections
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