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%

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HB398

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 5-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB399

Charitable gaming; regulations, predetermined percentage of receipts.

01/27/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 4-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB400

Motion picture production; increases aggregate cap on tax credit, extends sunset.

03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (24-Y 16-N 0-A)
03/04/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (70-Y 24-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (74-Y 23-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB450

Vital Records, Office of; fees for certified copies, annual report.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/12/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (63-Y 34-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB452

Practice of radiologic technology; licensure exceptions, sunset.

02/06/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/09/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (76-Y 20-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB466

State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings.

02/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (77-Y 21-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB476

Continuing care providers; meeting requirements.

03/12/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (85-Y 10-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/26/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/02/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (3-Y 96-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB489

Restorative justice practices; definitions, effect of participation, immunity from civil liability.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/12/2026 - House: Senate substitute with amendment rejected by House (1-Y 95-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB496

Zoning; commercial and industrial facilities, including data centers, water use disclosures.

02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (74-Y 23-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB505

Counties, cities, & towns; members of governing body, continuing personal interest in transactions.

02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 34-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.