Virginia Democrats pass redistricting amendment on party-line vote, triggering procedural dispute

The Virginia General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment on October 31, 2025 to allow the legislature to temporarily draw new congressional districts, with House Majority Leader Charniele Herring leading the effort. The Senate voted 21-16 on party lines to approve the amendment, following a contentious House vote of 51-42 on October 29. Republicans immediately challenged the vote as unconstitutional, arguing Democrats had initiated the first vote after early voting for the November 2025 general election had already begun, violating the required intervening-election rule.