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    Virginia May Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment. What Would Come Next Is Murky

    If state lawmakers pass the ERA, Virginia would become the 38th state to ratify it, and an amendment needs 38 states to be added to the U.S. Constitution. But it's not that simple.
    by Danielle Kurtzleben Jan 08, 2020 4 minutes
    A woman holds up a sign as members of Congress and representatives of women's groups hold a rally to mark the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of the Equal Rights Amendment outside the Capitol on March 22, 2012. So far, 37 states have ratified the amendment, and Virginia may soon join them.

    Many advocates for women's rights are watching Virginia closely, as the state's legislature goes into session Wednesday. That's because the Equal Rights Amendment has a good chance of being ratified by Virginia lawmakers.

    The ERA nearly passed there last year. The then-Republican-controlled Senate approved the amendment with solid Democratic support, but it was one vote shy of getting a floor vote in the Republican-led House. November's elections then swept Democrats into control of both the House and Senate.

    If lawmakers pass the ERA this session, Virginia would become the 38th state to ratify it, and an amendment needs 38 states to be fully ratified and added to the U.S. Constitution.

    However, it's not clear what would happen after that.

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