SJR27Introduced in the Senate
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference).
Introduced by Luther Cifers, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; United States citizenship. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to clarify that a person who has not obtained United States citizenship either at birth or through naturalization is not qualified to vote.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
January 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) · January 27, 2026
8
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Absent |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
| Luther Cifers | 10 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | No |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | No |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Danny Diggs | 24 | No |
| Tara Durant | 27 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100911D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
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