Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SJ 59
National Day of Prayer.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christopher T. Head (Republican)
Cosponsors (18)
- David R. Suetterlein (Republican)
- Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. (Republican)
- Richard H. Stuart (Republican)
- William M. Stanley, Jr. (Republican)
- Bryce E. Reeves (Republican)
- Todd E. Pillion (Republican)
- Mark J. Peake (Republican)
- Mark D. Obenshain (Republican)
- Tammy Brankley Mulchi (Republican)
- Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
- Emily M. Jordan (Republican)
- T. Travis Hackworth (Republican)
- Timmy French (Republican)
- J.D. "Danny" Diggs (Republican)
- Bill DeSteph (Republican)
- R. Creigh Deeds (Democratic)
- Christie New Craig (Republican)
- Luther Cifers, III (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
National Day of Prayer. Designating the first Thursday in May, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as the National Day of Prayer in Virginia.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 House | H VOTE: | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 House | Reported from Rules | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Mar 2, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 2, 2026 Senate | Waive Reading R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ59ER) - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Taken up - Mar 6, 2026 · House
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N) - Mar 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) - Mar 1, 2026 · House
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Rules - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote) - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Read third time - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Reading waived Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Reported from Rules (Voice Vote) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Rules - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Presented and ordered printed 26104438D