The 51-42 vote follows fiery debate over whether the General Assembly should re-draw congressional lines mid-decade to counter actions in other states
Two lawsuits aimed at halting a mid-decade redistricting effort have already been scaled back or dismissed, but Republicans signal they may try again
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Democrats say the measure is needed to counter GOP-led map changes in other states; Republicans call it a reversal of the voter-approved redistricting commission
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The last-minute effort faces sharp pushback from Republicans and Attorney General Miyares, who says timing breaches Virginia’s constitutional process
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House expands scope of General Assembly session, clearing way to take up proposed constitutional change; Republicans decry move as unconstitutional and politically driven
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