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%

SB416

Limited Residential Lodging Act; established, penalty.

03/02/2016 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (90-Y 8-N 1-A)
03/02/2016 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (32-Y 7-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB418

Virginia Public Procurement Act; installation of artificial turf or other athletic surfaces.

03/10/2016 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
03/10/2016 - Senate: House amendment agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB438

Higher educational institutions; social media accounts.

03/10/2016 - Senate: Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
03/10/2016 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (29-Y 9-N 1-A)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/08/2016 - Senate: Printed as engrossed 16102473D-E
02/09/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 12-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB447

Attorney General, Offices of; employment of special counsel.

01/25/2016 - Senate: Passed by for the day
01/26/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 1-A)

Donald McEachin:
No

Bill Details

SB449

Virginia Growth and Opportunity Act; report.

04/20/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
04/20/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (34-Y 5-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
03/10/2016 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (90-Y 7-N)
03/10/2016 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (34-Y 5-N)

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

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB457

Asset forfeiture; changes burden of proof.

02/15/2016 - Senate: Reading of substitute waived
02/15/2016 - Senate: Substitute by Senator Petersen rejected 16105507D-S1 (16-Y 24-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB459

Virginia Collaborative Economic Development Act; established.

03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference substitute printed 16106387D-S2
03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB478

Eminent domain; reimbursement of costs.

03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference substitute printed 16106358D-S2
03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes
02/15/2016 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
02/15/2016 - Senate: Passed Senate (37-Y 2-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB506

Small businesses; waiver of penalties related to taxes.

02/09/2016 - Senate: Passed by for the day
02/10/2016 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Donald McEachin:
Yes

Bill Details

SB544

Concealed handgun permits; exemption includes any judge or justice of the Commonwealth.

03/10/2016 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (70-Y 26-N)
03/11/2016 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 3-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.