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%

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SB1047

Sex offenders in emergency shelters; notification registration.

02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (92-Y 6-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (92-Y 6-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/11/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (87-Y 12-N)
02/11/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (87-Y 12-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1048

Auxiliary law-enforcement officers; purchase of service handguns or other weapons.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (97-Y 1-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (97-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1068

Members of boards of visitors; employment waiting period.

02/15/2019 - House: Passed House (90-Y 3-N)
02/15/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (90-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1087

House of Delegates & Senate districts; technical adjustments subsequent to decennial redistricting.

02/22/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (54-Y 43-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (54-Y 43-N)

Matthew James:
No
02/19/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (52-Y 46-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (52-Y 46-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1090

Freedom of Information Act; Fort Monroe Authority, closed meeting exemption.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (93-Y 6-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (93-Y 6-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1110

Alcoholic beverage control; local referendums.

02/08/2019 - House: Passed House (66-Y 32-N)
02/08/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (66-Y 32-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1126

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, penalties, report.

02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 33-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION #2 (64-Y 33-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 27-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (64-Y 27-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/13/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (67-Y 31-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE #2 (67-Y 31-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/13/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (80-Y 17-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (80-Y 17-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1150

Warrants; issuance by magistrates.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House (91-Y 8-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (91-Y 8-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1159

Family life education; female genital mutilation.

02/15/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (76-Y 16-N)
02/15/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (76-Y 16-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1165

Gas severance tax, local; extends sunset provision.

02/13/2019 - House: Passed House (81-Y 17-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (81-Y 17-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.