Section 17.

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Construction of the Bill of Rights

The rights enumerated in this Bill of Rights shall not be construed to limit other rights of the people not therein expressed.

Summary: Capitalization of "Bill of Rights."

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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Construction of the bill of rights

The rights enumerated in this bill of rights shall not be construed to limit other rights of the people not therein expressed.

Summary: Changes capitalization of bill of rights; 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 rights enumerated in this Bill of Rights shall not be construed to limit other rights of the people not therein expressed.

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Amendment Source: 1902 Virginia Constitution

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The rights enumerated in this Bill of Rights shall not be construed to limit other rights of the people not therein expressed.
The declaration of the political rights and privileges of the inhabitants of this State is hereby declared to be a part of the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and shall not be violated on any pretence whatever.

Summary: New section

Election Date: July 6, 1869

Votes For Ratification: 210585

Votes Against Ratification: 9136

Percent for Ratification: 96%

Percent Against Ratification: 4%

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Amendment Source: 1870 Virginia Constitution

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