Our Seven Virginia Democrats in the House of Representatives ALL voted for healthcare, clean energy, Veteran's benefits, and other legislation that will improve people's lives. They also voted to protect our rights, but these bills were blocked by Republicans. Info about these bills
VA Congressional Dem Reps voted to:
1. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ,
H.R.5376,
Passed House: Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207
2. John Lewis Voting Rights Act,
H.R.4
Freedom to Vote Act, S2747
3. Removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment,
HJ Res.17 S.J. Res 1
In March 2021, the US House of Representatives voted to remove the time limit by voting, 222-204, on H.J. Res 17. The bill had bi-partisan support with four Republicans voting YEA. [More info]
4. The PACT Act Delivers on Our Promise to Our Veterans.
S.3373
5. Women's Health Protection Act of 2021.
H.R.3755
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ALL Virginia DEM reps voted For; All VA GOP reps voted against.
Signed by President 8/17/2022
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Passed House of Representatives ONLY; Senate blocked via filibuster.
ALL Virginia DEM reps voted For; All VA GOP reps voted against.
Defeated in Senate.
In 2021, the House and Senate each introduced bills removing the time limit put on the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972.
ALL Virginia DEM reps voted For; All VA GOP reps voted against.
ALL Virginia DEM reps voted For; VA GOP reps Good and Griffith voted AGAINST.
Passed House; Defeated in Senate
ALL Virginia DEM reps voted For; All VA GOP reps voted against.