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Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality

The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality, marking a significant step for Democrats aiming to amend the state's constitution next year.
The proposed constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive years and a public referendum before becoming law.
Democratic lawmakers emphasized the importance of these amendments for their legislative agenda, with the successful passage dependent on maintaining their statehouse majority.
The resolutions received mixed reactions, with Republicans criticizing the abortion amendment, while Democrats argued for the necessity of protecting women's health and civil rights.

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The Advocate

Virginia lawmakers pass marriage equality, abortion & voting protections

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Washington Examiner

Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage - Washington Examiner

In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting measures on abortion, marriage, and felon voting on the ballot in 2026. Democrats, who hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the state House, passed the trio of resolutions Tuesday, but the bills will need to be passed in the Senate and again in both chambers next year before being placed on the ballot in 2026. The proposed abortion amendment would establish a…

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Virginia Mercury

Historic push for constitutional protections in Virginia gains momentum • Virginia Mercury

An aerial view of the Virginia State Capitol. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday advanced a slate of proposed constitutional amendments that could enshrine voting rights, reproductive rights, and marriage equality into the state’s Constitution, setting up a potential ballot showdown next year. A Senate committee also moved forward with its versions of the same measures, ensuring the debate continues in …

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The Washington Post

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Virginia’s House of Delegates passed proposed amendments on felon voting rights, abortion and same-sex marriage, while Republicans touted a right-to-work measure.

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