Article I. Bill of Rights

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Bill of Rights

The declaration of rights, as prefixed to this Constitution, shall have the same relation thereto as it had to the former constitution.

Summary: Removed language stating that the declaration of rights was amended, capitalized "Constitution"

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Amendment Source: 1864 Virginia Constitution

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Bill of Rights

The declaration of rights, as amended and prefixed to this constitution, shall have the same relation thereto as it had to the former constitution.

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Election Date: October 25, 1851

Votes For Ratification: 67562

Votes Against Ratification: 9933

Percent for Ratification: 87%

Percent Against Ratification: 13%

Notes: Election was held 10/23/1851-10/25/1851.

Amendment Source: 1851 Virginia Constitution

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The Declaration of Rights made on the 12th June, one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, by the representatives of the good people of Virginia assembled in full and free Convention, which pertained to them and their posterity, as the basis and foundation of Government, requiring in the opinion of this Convention, no amendment, shall be prefixed to this Constitution, and have the same relation thereto as it had to the former Constitution of this Commonwealth.

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Election Date: April 1, 1830

Votes For Ratification: 26055

Votes Against Ratification: 15536

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

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Amendment Source: 1830 Virginia Constitution

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