Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr

Virgil Thornton has served in the House of Delegates since 2026.
Democrat

Currently represents House of Delegates District 86

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

100%

Other

HB1444

Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (64-Y 35-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1476

Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (60-Y 38-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/12/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (59-Y 39-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1487

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

03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (61-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
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)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
02/13/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1524

Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.

03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 38-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1525

Firearms, certain; possession or transportation by certain persons, penalty.

03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/12/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (58-Y 37-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

SB14

Alcoholic beverage control; commercial lifestyle center licenses.

02/27/2026 - House: Read third time
02/27/2026 - House: Passed House (90-Y 4-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

SB27

Firearm industry members; definitions, standards of responsible conduct, civil liability.

03/05/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/05/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (61-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

SB59

Photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring system for traffic signals, proof of violation.

03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (58-Y 38-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
03/12/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
03/12/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute with amendment (60-Y 38-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

SB74

Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/12/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (65-Y 33-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

SB84

Photo speed monitoring devices, etc.; placement and operation, civil penalty, report.

03/12/2026 - House: Delegate Seibold Floor amendment withdrawn
03/12/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (63-Y 35-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
03/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/11/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (67-Y 32-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
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.