Sentence examples for approves an amendment from inspiring English sources

Mr. Hassan has said he cannot call an early election unless Parliament approves an amendment to the constitution.

The state legislature of Massachusetts approves an amendment to the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage but permit civil union; it must be passed in another legislative session and in a public referendum to become law.

South Dakota voters approved an amendment banning the practice in 2006.

North Carolina voters approved an amendment that makes discrimination an official part of their state constitution.

And, this month, New York approved an amendment to allow seven casinos in the state.

Voters approved an amendment that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

Voters approved an amendment that will allow Gov. Bill Richardson to appoint a state secretary of education.

The Virginia General Assembly approved an amendment by Gov. Gerald L. Baliles to a bill it had passed earlier.

North Carolina voters recently approved an amendment to require photo ID in future elections.

In November 1993, the House approved an amendment reducing it to one day.

By a vote of 60 to 39, the Senate approved an amendment requiring "political intelligence" firms to register like lobbyists.