Virginia, Senate and abortion

Virginia Senate approves first step to get abortion and marriage on 2026 ballot
The Virginia state Senate completed the first step to send a set of amendments on abortion and marriage before voters in next year’s elections. Lawmakers pushed forward a trio of amendments. The abortion amendment would enshrine a “fundamental right” to abortion,
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 Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments
The votes on these measures this past week are the first step to enshrining the measures in the state constitution.
Va. lawmakers pass abortion, voting rights, and same-sex marriage protections
There were tears, yells and a call of “out of order” but by the end of the day Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday passed three resolutions aimed at enshrining certain civil
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 Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans
The Democrat-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution.
Virginia Senate paves way for constitutional amendments
Three amendments are one step closer in a long journey to being enshrined in the Virginia Constitution after passing the Senate on Tuesday. The Senate paved the way to enshrine abortion, marriage equality,
Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
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,
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 .
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
Virginia’s Democratic-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.
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Virginia lawmakers advance amendment that would allow third-trimester abortions
Lawmakers in Virginia have approved a constitutional amendment that would establish a right to abortion throughout all nine ...
Virginia's reproductive rights amendment prompts mixed reactions from advocacy groups
After an abortion amendment passed in the Virginia Senate, ABC 13 is breaking down what this would mean for Virginia.
The Powers Trump’s Nominees Will Have Over Abortion
Here are some of the actions Trump’s nominees could take on abortion, if confirmed, from HHS to the Justice Department.
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia legislature
There were tears, yells and a call of “out of order” but by the end of the day Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday passed three ...
What to know about abortion developments in the states and courts as Trump takes office
Abortion policy could see more changes across the U.S. as President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term and state ...