Matthew James

Matthew James served in the House of Delegates from 2010 to 2019 (HD80).
Democrat

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

91%

Other

SB1689

Group health benefit plans; bona fide associations, benefits consortium.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House with amendments (61-Y 38-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (61-Y 38-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

SB1695

Public utilities; acquisition of rights-of-way for economic development sites.

02/13/2019 - House: Passed House (84-Y 13-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (84-Y 13-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1716

Interstate 81; Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Fund created, etc.

04/03/2019 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (60-Y 39-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (60-Y 39-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1727

Tobacco products, nicotine vapor products, etc.; purchase, possession, and sale.

02/11/2019 - House: Passed House with amendment (66-Y 30-N 1-A)
02/11/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE #2 (66-Y 30-N 1-A)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/11/2019 - House: Passed House (65-Y 33-N 1-A)
02/11/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (65-Y 33-N 1-A)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1759

Underground electric distribution lines; placing in areas of transit-oriented development.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (93-Y 4-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (93-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1768

Handheld personal communications devices; use while driving, etc.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House with substitute (82-Y 16-N 1-A)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (82-Y 16-N 1-A)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1781

Contests of certain elections; location of proceeding to contest.

02/19/2019 - House: Passed House (96-Y 2-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (96-Y 2-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1782

Notaries; qualifications.

02/20/2019 - House: Passed House (87-Y 12-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (87-Y 12-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1790

Sports or entertainment project; City of Va. Beach granted certain powers relating to construction.

02/22/2019 - House: Passed House (71-Y 27-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (71-Y 27-N)

Matthew James:
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.