amendments

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He lost that battle over the scope of Section 2 when Congress passed the 1982 VRA amendments.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Virginia law requires constitutional amendments to pass through two separate legislative sessions with a general election in between.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The SEC proposed amendments that would give public companies the option to file reports semiannually, rather than on a quarterly basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She would work with state lawmakers to seek amendments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The president cannot force the passage of constitutional amendments, which must be passed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratified by three-quarters of the state legislatures.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling