amendment

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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

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

Yaroslavsky, who generated huge backlash from Black and Latino politicians in the Eastside and Mid-City, said he figured Congress would eventually repeal the Waxman amendment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Any amendment to the constitution must be approved by referendum called by the president, unless a bill is approved by a three-fifths majority in parliament.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

On the aspirational level, however, a constitutional amendment strategy may be more valuable.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker