Matthew James

Matthew James served in the House of Delegates from 2010 to 2019 (HD80).
Democrat

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Matthew James vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

91%

Other

HB2776

Income tax, state; modification for certain companies, grants, Page County.

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 8-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (90-Y 8-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2786

Coal combustion residuals impoundment; closure of certain CCR units.

02/18/2019 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House 19106661D-S1 (96-Y 2-N)
02/18/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (96-Y 2-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (95-Y 3-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (95-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2791

Virginia Personnel Act; appointments, promotion, and tenure based upon merit and fitness.

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (52-Y 47-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (52-Y 47-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SJ275

Persons in Commonwealth; reaffirming equal protection under the law.

02/20/2019 - House: Motion to rerefer to committee agreed to (54-Y 42-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: AGREE TO MOTION (54-Y 42-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SJ276

Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Plan; Commonwealth Transportation Board to study.

02/20/2019 - House: Agreed to by House (98-Y 2-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (98-Y 2-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SJ299

Designating as November 17, 2019, and each succeeding year, as World Prematurity Day.

02/22/2019 - House: Agreed to by House with amendments (88-Y 9-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION #2 (88-Y 9-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/22/2019 - House: Agreed to by House with amendments (90-Y 9-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (90-Y 9-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/22/2019 - House: Amendment #2 by Delegate Byron agreed to (89-Y 9-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (89-Y 9-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/22/2019 - House: Amendment #1 by Delegate Byron agreed to (95-Y 3-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (95-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1005

School calendar; opening day of the school year.

02/14/2019 - House: Passed House (80-Y 17-N)
02/14/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (80-Y 17-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1015

Education Improvement Scholarships tax credits; pre-kindergarten eligibility.

02/13/2019 - House: Passed House (56-Y 42-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (56-Y 42-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1025

Companion animals; adequate shelter and space.

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendations # 1 and #2 (39-Y 60-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED #2 (39-Y 60-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/15/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (71-Y 24-N)
02/15/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (71-Y 24-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1031

Law-enforcement officials; to knowingly, with intent to mislead an official, giving false reports.

02/22/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (90-Y 3-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (90-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/11/2019 - House: Passed House with amendment (90-Y 9-N)
02/11/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (90-Y 9-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.