2021-2022 Virginia Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Virginia General Assembly in 2021-2022 and ranks their State Senators and House Delegates based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Same-Sex Marriage
Proposed a voter referendum to make a state constitutional amendment to repeal the same-sex marriage prohibition.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Sick Leave
Requires that health care providers and grocery workers are provided with paid sick leave by their employer.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Heavy Trucks
Prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Noncitizens Terminology
Removes the term "alien" from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Broadband Affordability
Expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$188.00/year
6. Executive Order Limit
Limits the duration of any executive order under the emergency service and disaster law to a maximum 45 days from the date of issuance.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-039
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-033
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-031
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-032
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-037
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-001
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-034
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-040
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-036
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Same-Sex Marriage
2. Sick Leave
3. Heavy Trucks
4. Noncitizens Terminology
5. Broadband Affordability
6. Executive Order Limit
