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Del. Rodney Willett, D-Henrico, presents a resolution for a proposed constitutional amendment regarding redistricting of Virginia’s congressional districts on Oct. 29.

Del. Rodney Willett, D-Henrico, presents a resolution for a proposed constitutional amendment regarding redistricting of Virginia’s congressional districts on Oct. 29.

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General Assembly passes initial vote on redistricting measure

An amendment that would allow the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts passed its first hurdle Friday afternoon, when state senators voted 21-16 along party lines to approve it after about three hours of floor discussion.