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

HJ581

Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Plan; Commonwealth Transportation Board to study.

02/21/2019 - House: Senate amendment agreed to by House (90-Y 7-N)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (90-Y 7-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HJ610

Wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed; Secretary of Natural Resources to study the effects.

02/21/2019 - House: Senate amendment rejected by House (1-Y 98-N 1-A)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (1-Y 98-N 1-A)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

HJ615

Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission (first reference).

02/19/2019 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House 19106768D-S1 (47-Y 52-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (47-Y 52-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HJ676

Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.

02/04/2019 - House: Agreed to by House (92-Y 4-N)
02/04/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (92-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HJ718

Judges; election in Court of Appeals of Virginia, etc.

01/16/2019 - House: Amendment by Delegate Simon rejected (43-Y 52-N)
01/16/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (43-Y 52-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HJ1141

House of Delegates; amending and readopting Rules 20 and 23.

02/23/2019 - House: Agreed to by House (79-Y 13-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (79-Y 13-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1611

Virginia College Savings Plan; definitions, prepaid tuition contracts, pricing reserves.

02/18/2019 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House 19106832D-S1 (97-Y 1-N)
02/18/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (97-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 5-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (94-Y 5-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1615

Elections; date of June primary election.

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (91-Y 8-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (91-Y 8-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1620

Elections, State Board of; membership, appointment of Commissioner of Elections.

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation #1-5, 7-14 and 16 (47-Y 51-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (47-Y 51-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/22/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (53-Y 45-N)
02/22/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (53-Y 45-N)

Matthew James:
No
02/19/2019 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House 19106755D-S1 (5-Y 93-N)
02/19/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (5-Y 93-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

HB1625

Animal care; adequate shelter, exposure to heat or cold.

02/21/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (80-Y 18-N)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION #2 (80-Y 18-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/21/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (84-Y 15-N)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (84-Y 15-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
01/22/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 9-N)
01/22/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (88-Y 9-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.