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%

HB177

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; crimes against nature, penalty.

03/03/2016 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB177S1
03/03/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (38-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

HB254

House of Delegates districts; technical adjustment.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Read third time
02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (21-Y 18-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

HB259

SOL; Bd. of Education prohibited from adopting revisions that implement Common Core State Standards.

02/22/2016 - Senate: Read third time
02/22/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

HB262

Wildlife; manufacture and sale of products made from parts.

02/23/2016 - Senate: Read third time
02/23/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (34-Y 4-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

HB298

Coal tax; limits aggregate amount of credits that may be allocated or claimed for employment, etc.

04/20/2016 - Senate: Motion to reconsider passed in enrolled form agreed to (23-Y 13-N)
04/20/2016 - Senate: Motion to pass in enrolled form rejected (24-Y 15-N)

Donald McEachin:
No
04/20/2016 - House: VOTE: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO (68-Y 30-N 1-A)
04/20/2016 - Senate: Passed in enrolled form (26-Y 13-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

HB326

Electronic communication service or remote computing service records; obtaining records.

03/02/2016 - Senate: Read third time
03/02/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (34-Y 5-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

HB332

Concealed handgun permits; judge, etc., may carry wherever he travels in the Commonwealth.

03/10/2016 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (69-Y 28-N)
03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 3-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/25/2016 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 97-N)
02/29/2016 - Senate: Senate insisted on substitute (37-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/22/2016 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB332S1
02/22/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (34-Y 6-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

HB335

Official emblems and designations; addition of Eastern Garter Snake.

02/25/2016 - Senate: Amendments by Senator Black rejected
02/25/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (33-Y 6-N 1-A)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

HB382

Firearms; control by state agencies, rights of employees.

02/29/2016 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/29/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (24-Y 14-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

HB386

Certified nurse aides; training in observational and reporting techniques.

03/09/2016 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
03/09/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
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.