Dave Marsden

Dave Marsden has served in the State Senate since 2010.
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2010.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 35

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

91%

Other

SB963

Discovery materials or evidence; allows accused to request the Commonwealth to copy or photograph.

03/24/2025 - Governor's recommendation received by Senate
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

SB979

Public schools; delayed implementation and review of revised public school accountability system.

02/03/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/04/2025 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (17-Y 22-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB998

Child labor; child engaged in the work of content creation, trust account.

03/25/2025 - Senate: Governor's substitute printed (SB998S3)
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (20-Y 19-N)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

SB999

Appeals; procedure on appeal, payment of expenses.

01/31/2025 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/03/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 8-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1024

Motor Vehicles, Department of; electronic transactions, voluntary contributions.

01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)
01/30/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1056

Unemployment compensation; increases weekly benefit amounts, report.

01/30/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1057

Unemployment insurance; weekly benefit amount, increasing threshold for deduction of wages payable.

01/30/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1060

Retail tobacco and hemp products; smoking by a person younger than 21 years of age, prohibitions.

02/12/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (86-Y 10-N)
02/12/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (4-Y 33-N)

Dave Marsden:
No
01/31/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/03/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1067

Cigarette delivery sales; clarifies definition of "delivery sale."

01/30/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1082

Commonwealth Transportation Special Structures Program Revenue Bond Act of 2025; created.

01/30/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)

Dave Marsden:
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.