Donald McEachin

Donald McEachin served in the House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022 (CD4).
Also served in the State Senate from 2008 to 2017 (SD9), and in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2008 (HD74) and from 1996 to 2002 (HD74).
Democrat

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

90%

Other

10%

SB19

Telemedicine; pilot program.

02/12/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
02/12/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (37-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB30

Budget Bill.

02/25/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
02/25/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB31

Virginia Interim Redistricting Commission; criteria for remedial redistricting plans.

01/29/2016 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/01/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 7-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB37

Black vultures; control of those that pose danger to agricultural animals, etc.

01/26/2016 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB37S1
01/27/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB39

Alcoholic beverages; unlawful transport by persons who are under age 21, penalty.

03/09/2016 - House: House requested conference committee
03/10/2016 - Senate: Stricken from Senate calendar (38-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
03/04/2016 - Senate: Impact statement from DPB (SB39H1)
03/08/2016 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (4-Y 36-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB41

Religious freedom; marriage solemnization, participation, and beliefs.

03/10/2016 - Senate: Chair votes No
03/10/2016 - Senate: Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB43

Municipal elections; clarifies that a city or town may move the time of its local elections.

01/28/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
01/28/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (30-Y 10-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
01/27/2016 - Senate: Passed by for the day
01/28/2016 - Senate: Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (38-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB44

Coal tax; limits aggregate amount of credits that may be allocated or claimed for employment, etc.

04/20/2016 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
04/20/2016 - Senate: Motion to pass in enriolled form rejected (24-Y 15-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB50

Courthouse and courtroom security; assessment.

02/08/2016 - Senate: Passed by for the day
02/09/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 9-N 1-A)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB59

Congressional and state legislative districts; standards and criteria for drawing districts.

01/29/2016 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB59S1
02/01/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 3-N)

Donald McEachin:
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.