House Passes Amendment to Automatically Restore Voting Rights for People with Felony Convictions
House Joint Resolution 2, a proposed constitutional amendment to automatically restore political rights to people with felony convictions after release from incarceration, passed the House 55–44 after debate over victims' rights, restitution and historical context.
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The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday approved House Joint Resolution 2 by a recorded vote of 55 ayes and 44 noes. The resolution would amend the state constitution to provide for the automatic restoration of political rights once a person with a felony conviction is released from incarceration.
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