In Virginia, proposed amendments to the constitution must be approved by the state House and Senate twice before they can go before voters. Just eight Republicans in the 140-seat legislature voted for the amendment when it came up for final passage in January. Virginia’s ban on gay marriage, like those in 24 other…

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