Donald McEachin

Donald McEachin served in the House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022 (CD4).
Also served in the State Senate from 2008 to 2017 (SD9), and in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2008 (HD74) and from 1996 to 2002 (HD74).
Democrat

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

90%

Other

10%

SB549

Conditional zoning; provisions applicable to certain rezoning proffers.

02/23/2016 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (72-Y 26-N 2-A)
02/25/2016 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (33-Y 5-N 2-A)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/08/2016 - Senate: Passed by for the day
02/09/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 8-N 2-A)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB552

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; mandatory disclosure of public employee.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
02/15/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB577

Immunity of persons at public hearing; attorney fees and costs.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (38-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB579

Alcoholic beverage control; limited distiller's licenses, land zoned agricultural.

03/09/2016 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (94-Y 3-N)
03/10/2016 - Senate: House substitute with amendment rejected by Senate (2-Y 38-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB582

Credit unions; voluntary merger, merger application.

02/25/2016 - House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE #2 (100-Y 0-N)
02/29/2016 - Senate: House amendments agreed to by Senate (32-Y 6-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB589

Education improvement scholarship tax credit program; extends time for disbursement of donations.

02/05/2016 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/08/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 4-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB610

Concealed handgun permits, out-of-state; photo identification issued by government agency, etc.

02/22/2016 - Senate: Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
02/22/2016 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 4-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/04/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/04/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (27-Y 13-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB611

Tort claim; notice of claim against the Commonwealth, transportation district, or locality.

02/10/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/10/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (25-Y 14-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB612

Students who receive home instruction; participation in interscholastic programs.

04/20/2016 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
04/20/2016 - Senate: Motion to pass in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 18-N)

Donald McEachin:
No
02/02/2016 - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N 1-A)
02/02/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 17-N)

Donald McEachin:
No
02/01/2016 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB625

Port Opportunity Fund; funds appropriated for grants, exception.

03/03/2016 - House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (98-Y 0-N)
03/07/2016 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (1-Y 39-N)

Donald McEachin:
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.