The Democratic-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution.

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.

The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic ...

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 ...

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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — The Virginia Senate voted Tuesday to advance a trio of constitutional amendments to guarantee Virginians ...

Virginia Democrats advanced a proposal to enshrine abortion as a right in the state constitution earlier this week. The amendment would ensure a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom ...

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Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs Cabinet ...

Oath Keepers' Rhodes, convicted of sedition for Jan. 6 attack, visits Capitol Hill after clemency and meets lawmakers.