Sixteen amendments were offered during the House of Delegates floor session today.

They all failed on party-line votes.

Republicans voted yes, and Democrats voted no.

Why did this happen?  Is it a good way to make laws?

The work of the House is done in our six committees.

They hold hearings on bills.  They study the bills in subcommittee and in full committee voting sessions.

This is the place to offer your amendment and make the case for its enactment.

Sometimes, however, a defeated amendment will reappear.

It can be found in campaign literature that criticizes an incumbent for his or her vote.