Delores Oates

Delores Oates has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Republican

Currently represents House of Delegates District 31

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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How often does Delores Oates vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Republicans take the same position?

With Caucus

95%

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HB141

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; certain exemptions.

02/04/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB141)
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
Yes

Bill Details

HB148

Children; seizure, etc., of property used in connection with exploitation and solicitation.

02/03/2026 - House: Passed by for the day
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
Yes

Bill Details

HB153

Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.

01/28/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
01/29/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
Yes

Bill Details

HB161

Virginia Lottery; Internet gaming authorized, penalties.

02/17/2026 - House: Passed by temporarily
02/17/2026 - House: Passed House (67-Y 30-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
No
02/16/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB161)
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and defeated by House (46-Y 49-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
No

Bill Details

HB164

Housing for local employees; grants for homeownership.

01/28/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
01/29/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
No

Bill Details

HB165

Contractors, Board for; examinations available in alternative languages.

01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 6-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
Yes

Bill Details

HB168

Election of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts.

01/28/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
01/29/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (75-Y 24-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
No

Bill Details

HB171

Student instruction; internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics.

01/26/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/27/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (75-Y 24-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
No

Bill Details

HB173

State correctional facilities; visitation policies, annual report.

02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 31-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
No

Bill Details

HB177

Fee for passing bad checks to localities; payment order not paid by recipient.

02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 4-N 0-A)

Delores Oates:
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.