Section 57. Power of General Assembly to remove disabilities

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Power of General Assembly to remove disabilities

Summary: Repeal obsolete provisions

Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 576776

Votes Against Ratification: 226219

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

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Amendment Source: 1970 Chap 786

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Power of General Assembly to remove disabilities

The General Assembly shall have power, by a two-thirds vote, to remove disabilities incurred under section twenty-three, of article two, of this Constitution, with reference to duelling.

Summary: Minor changes to capitalization; introduces a new catchline

Election Date: June 19, 1928

Votes For Ratification: 74109

Votes Against Ratification: 60531

Percent for Ratification: 55%

Percent Against Ratification: 45%

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Amendment Source: 1928 Revised Constitution of Virginia

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The General Assembly shall have power, by a two-thirds vote, to remove disabilities incurred under section Twenty-three, of Article Two, of this Constitution, with reference to duelling.

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