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?

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91%

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HB2355

Commonwealth's taxation system; conformity with the Internal Revenue Code, Tax Relief Fund.

02/01/2019 - House: Committee substitute agreed to (51-Y 44-N) 19105786D-H1
02/01/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (51-Y 44-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

HB2356

Major Headquarters Workforce Grant Fund; created.

01/29/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (85-Y 14-N)
01/29/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (85-Y 14-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2368

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

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (72-Y 26-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (72-Y 26-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2375

Zoning ordinance; review of proposed amendments.

01/24/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N)
01/24/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (91-Y 5-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2384

Public schools; tobacco products and nicotine vapor products.

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (83-Y 15-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (83-Y 15-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2404

Transient occupancy tax; adds various counties that may impose.

01/25/2019 - House: Read third time and defeated by House (62-Y 35-N)
01/25/2019 - House: VOTE: DEFEATED (62-Y 35-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2405

Real estate; delinquent taxes or liens, appointment of special commissioner, City of Martinsville.

02/12/2019 - House: Senate amendment agreed to by House (93-Y 6-N)
02/12/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (93-Y 6-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
01/25/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 8-N)
01/25/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (88-Y 8-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2443

Group health benefit plans; bona fide associations, etc.

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation (34-Y 64-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (34-Y 64-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2465

Photo-monitoring systems; requirements for localities.

01/31/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (89-Y 10-N)
01/31/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (89-Y 10-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2470

Minors; prostitution and human trafficking related crimes, increases penalty.

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 4-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (92-Y 4-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.