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%

SB60

Commonwealth of Virginia Transform I-66 Corridor Outside the Beltway Bond Act of 2016; created.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (27-Y 11-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SJ93

Constitutional amendment; charter schools.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Read third time
02/15/2016 - Senate: Rejected by Senate (20-Y 20-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB113

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; membership composition.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (25-Y 15-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB115

Income tax, state; repeals personal tax credit for contributions to political candidates.

02/24/2016 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (75-Y 25-N)
02/26/2016 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 3-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/11/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB120

Passing stopped school buses; mailing of summons, rebutting presumption.

03/11/2016 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (86-Y 11-N)
03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 3-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
03/09/2016 - Conference: Amended by conference committee
03/10/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (32-Y 8-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/10/2016 - Senate: Printed as engrossed 16104540D-ES1
02/11/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 5-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB122

Charter; Town of Damascus.

03/01/2016 - Senate: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
03/03/2016 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB170

Nonsuits; tolling of limitations, contractual limitation periods.

02/10/2016 - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
02/10/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (28-Y 12-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/09/2016 - Senate: Passed by for the day
02/10/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 11-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB178

Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB190

Voting systems; prohibits use of direct recording electronic machines (DREs) after July 1, 2020.

03/03/2016 - Senate: Reconsideration of House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
03/03/2016 - Senate: House amendments agreed to by Senate (33-Y 5-N 1-A)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
03/01/2016 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (65-Y 29-N)
03/03/2016 - Senate: House amendments agreed to by Senate (33-Y 6-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/12/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
02/12/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB191

Voter referendum; independent redistricting commission.

01/29/2016 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/01/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 9-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.