Joshua Cole

Joshua Cole has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Also served from 2020 to 2022.
Democrat

Currently represents House of Delegates District 65

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

88%

Other

12%

SB893

Renewable energy portfolio standard program; geothermal heating and cooling systems, report.

02/18/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/18/2025 - House: Defeated by House ( 44-Y 53-N )

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB908

Public schools; student discipline and codes of conduct, etc.

02/20/2025 - House: Read third time
02/20/2025 - House: Passed House (90-Y 7-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB917

Collective bargaining by public employees; exclusive bargaining representatives.

02/18/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (49-Y 48-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB936

Decreasing probation period; criteria for mandatory reduction, effective clause, report.

04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N)
04/02/2025 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (62-Y 34-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB942

RS & UT; exemption for aircraft components, extends sunset.

02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
02/22/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 2-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1009

Elections; conduct of election, ranked choice voting, report.

02/19/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/19/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (50-Y 46-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1013

Neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense to prosecution.

02/19/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/19/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (53-Y 43-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1122

Paid family and medical leave insurance program; definitions, notice requirements, civil action.

02/12/2025 - House: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (95-Y 0-N)
02/12/2025 - House: Defeated by House - 51 votes required for passage (49-Y 48-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1124

Driver education programs; classroom training may be administered in-person or online.

02/20/2025 - House: Read third time
02/20/2025 - House: Passed House (59-Y 39-N)

Joshua Cole:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1132

Prospective employees; prohibiting employer seeking wage or salary history.

02/18/2025 - House: Read third time
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House (49-Y 47-N 1-A)

Joshua Cole:
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.