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

SB1179

Concealed handgun permit; application for a resident permit by a member of U.S. Armed Forces.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (95-Y 3-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (95-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1196

Real property tax; exemption for the elderly and disabled, improvements to a dwelling.

02/13/2019 - House: Passed House (84-Y 13-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (84-Y 13-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1207

School protection officers; definition, compulsory minimum training standards.

02/19/2019 - House: Defeated by House (44-Y 46-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: DEFEATED (44-Y 46-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1251

Switchblade knives; manufacture and distribution.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (57-Y 42-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (57-Y 42-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1255

Major Headquarters Workforce Grant Fund; created.

01/28/2019 - House: Passed House (83-Y 16-N)
01/28/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (83-Y 16-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1256

Income tax, state; subtraction for gain from taking by eminent domain.

02/13/2019 - House: Passed House (96-Y 1-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (96-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1271

Oil and gas wells; bonding requirements, application notice.

02/15/2019 - House: Passed House (92-Y 3-N)
02/15/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (92-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1341

Handheld personal communications devices; prohibition on holding while driving.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House with amendment (70-Y 29-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (70-Y 29-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1346

Electric cooperatives; rates.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (95-Y 4-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE #2 (95-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (94-Y 4-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (94-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1355

Coal combustion residuals impoundment; closure of certain CCR units.

02/15/2019 - House: Passed House (93-Y 2-N)
02/15/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (93-Y 2-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.