Senate, Virginia

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 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 months of pregnancy, taking the first step in their push to ensure that it goes before voters by the end of the decade.
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 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 Senate committee hears bills that would change elections, how people vote
The Virginia House and Senate each approved a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies upon completion of their sentence. Lawmakers
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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Bishops slam effort to enshrine abortion in Virginia Constitution
"Through the Virginia Catholic Conference email advocacy network," Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout said Jan. 21, ...
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U.S. government abortion website shut down
A federal government website promoting abortion has been taken down following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
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Contraception protections advance in Virginia amid renewed debate
With contraception rights under scrutiny nationwide, Virginia Democrats are doubling down on efforts to safeguard access, ...
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 ...
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.
Abortion Fight Continues in the States
This month, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that the state will build up a supply of medications used in abortions.
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 ...