RICHMOND – The Virginia Senate voted this afternoon to uphold Gov. Tim Kaine’s vetoes of two bills to expand the right to carry concealed guns in cars and restaurants.

One bill would have allowed concealed handguns in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The Senate voted 22-18 in favor of the bill but fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to override Kaine’s veto.

The second bill would have allowed gun owners without concealed-carry permits to store firearms in locked vehicle compartments. The Senate had passed it 31-9 earlier this session, but six senators changed their votes. The bill therefore passed 25-15 but also fell short of the two-thirds majority.

Kaine said Tuesday that he vetoed the bills based largely on concerns raised by public safety officials. He said objections from the restaurant industry also factored into his decision to veto the bill allowing guns in places that serve alcohol.