Here's what Virginia Democrats are proposing to secure more seats in Congress

RICHMOND — The state Senate is expected to pass a resolution Friday that would allow, by constitutional amendment, the legislature to redraw congressional maps if other states redistrict first.

The House approved the resolution Wednesday and the Senate action is the last step in advancing the constitutional amendment before Tuesday’s election. If it passes, Democrats, who control the legislature, will try to pass it again when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.

Once a proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the legislature twice, with a House of Delegates election in between, Virginians would be asked to decide on a yes or no vote if they want to adopt the amendment into the state’s constitution. It’s unclear how soon that referendum could appear on a future statewi