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Party cohesion

How often do Virginia legislators vote with their party?

Party Voting Unity

How often members of each party vote together on the same side.

Most Contentious Votes

Votes where both parties were most internally divided. Higher % = more divided.

Gaming in the Commonwealth; prohibition on use of term 'casino' by non-casino gaming operators.

Senate fail 7-7 Feb 21, 2024

Electronic execution of estate planning documents; codifies Uniform Electronic Wills Act.

Senate fail 19-20 Feb 27, 2024

Driver education programs; parent/student driver education component.

House fail 39-38 Mar 8, 2022

Standards of Learning; assessments, eligibility for expedited retakes.

Senate fail 19-21 Mar 5, 2024

Alcohol safety action program; local administrative fee.

Senate pass 8-7 Feb 14, 2024

Alcohol safety action program; local administrative fee.

Senate pass 8-7 Feb 14, 2024

Summary judgment; limited use of discovery depositions and affidavits.

Senate pass 7-6 Jan 30, 2019

Sales and Use Tax; additional local tax in Halifax County.

House fail 8-9 Jan 30, 2019

Electronic execution of estate planning documents; codifies Uniform Electronic Wills Act.

Senate fail 6-7 Feb 25, 2026

Vehicle exhaust systems; inspection and administrative fee.

Senate pass 8-7 Feb 26, 2024

Crossed the Aisle

Legislators who most frequently vote against their own party.

House·4 against party

House·252 against party

House·651 against party

House·696 against party

House·619 against party

House·561 against party

House·575 against party

House·999 against party

House·812 against party

Madison Whittle

House·146 against party