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

HB515

Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards.

01/27/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 3-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB550

Admissions tax in counties; retail sales and use tax dedicated to promotion of tourism.

02/03/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB564

Bus obstruction monitoring systems; parking, stopping, and standing enforcement.

02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (80-Y 14-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB574

Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.

01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 2-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB584

Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; funding, duties, removes report requirement, etc.

02/23/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/25/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 95-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

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)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB630

Elections; ranked choice voting; locally elected offices, report.

02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB633

Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia.

02/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and defeated by House (38-Y 58-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB636

Prospective employer; prohibited from seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees.

03/05/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (20-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/09/2026 - House: Senate amendment agreed to by House (63-Y 34-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/13/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB646

Green warning lights; certain farm vehicles.

02/06/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/09/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-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.