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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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)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB6

Contraception; establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.

02/23/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 15-N 0-A)
02/25/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 96-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB15

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement.

01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB16

Community service work in lieu of payment of fines and costs; work performed while incarcerated.

02/05/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/06/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (72-Y 25-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
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)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB21

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

03/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB21)
03/05/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB55

Noise abatement monitoring systems; local authorities to place and operate, civil penalties.

03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (65-Y 34-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB61

Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report.

03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB62

Tazewell, Town of; amending charter, residency requirement for town manager.

01/29/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/30/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB67

Offshore wind industry; workforce development.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 96-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

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.