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

SB1463

Compliance with grant requirements; new jobs requirement includes off-site jobs.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (96-Y 2-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (96-Y 2-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1464

Manufacturer or distributor; right of first refusal.

02/21/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (96-Y 2-N)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (96-Y 2-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1491

Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; school boards and school employees, etc.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House (78-Y 22-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (78-Y 22-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1492

FOIA; exclusions, proprietary records and trade secrets.

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

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1501

Capital murder; punishment if against law-enforcement officers and fire marshals.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House (93-Y 5-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (93-Y 5-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1507

Unmanned aircraft systems; used by law-enforcement officers, persons sought for arrest.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House (59-Y 40-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (59-Y 40-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1521

Handheld photo speed monitoring devices; DSP/law-enfrmt. may operate in or around a hwy. work zone.

02/11/2019 - House: Passed House with amendment (74-Y 24-N)
02/11/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (74-Y 24-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1554

Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); violations and civil penalties.

02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (94-Y 4-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (94-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1579

Congressional and state legislative districts; standards and criteria.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (53-Y 46-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (53-Y 46-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1581

Parental leave benefits; DHRM to implement and administer.

02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (83-Y 10-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (83-Y 10-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.