Vivian Watts

Vivian Watts has served in the House of Delegates since 1996. Also served from 1982 to 1983.
Democrat

Currently represents House of Delegates District 14

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

96%

Other

HB5

Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.

03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (3-Y 95-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
Yes

Bill Details

HB19

Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.

03/04/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB19)
03/04/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 94-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
Yes

Bill Details

HB173

State correctional facilities; visitation policies, annual reports.

03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 97-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
Yes

Bill Details

HB258

Early childhood care and education; updates terminology.

02/02/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/03/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 5-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
No

Bill Details

HB285

Distributed Energy Resources Task force; established, reports, sunset.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 98-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
Yes

Bill Details

HB301

Adult adoptees; access to vital records.

01/27/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (84-Y 10-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
No

Bill Details

HB308

Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc.

03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House

Vivian Watts:
Yes

Bill Details

HB625

Health insurance; limit on cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under certain plans.

02/26/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 3-N 0-A)
03/02/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 97-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1487

Underground transmission lines; pilot program, clarifies qualifying projects, report.

02/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1487)
03/02/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (7-Y 92-N 0-A)

Vivian Watts:
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.