amendment
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In defense of the Legislature, the state’s attorneys said the proposed amendment was approved before election day, which complies with the state Constitution.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Virginia’s constitution requires that the legislature approve a proposed amendment twice—once before and once after an election of state lawmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
More specifically, they claimed that the Virginia Constitution prevents amendments unless there is an intervening election in between the first time a proposed amendment is introduced and passed in the Legislature and the second time.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
The court ultimately sided with challengers who argued the amendment process was unconstitutional because voting had already started before lawmakers gave initial approval.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
In 1878, she and Stanton arranged for Senator Aaron A. Sargent to present Congress with a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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