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Democratic
· Delegate
Betsy Carr
Represents District 78 in the House of Delegates.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,042 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 2,969 of 2,991 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
44 of 54
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 16
Roll calls on record
2,991
2026 Regular Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 12, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Regular Session.
How Betsy Carr votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Betsy Carr sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Betsy Carr is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
10 of 1,042 party-line votes.
SB59 · Photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring systems for traffic signals, proof of violation.
In plain English Allows retired police officers, special conservators of the peace, and local technicians to certify traffic violations from cameras after completing a state-approved training course.
Failed to pass House (40-Y 59-N 0-A) · 2026-03-11 · Failed 40–59 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB536 · Medical malpractice information disclosures; report.
In plain English Requires medical malpractice insurers and self-insured health care providers to report claims, payments, and verdict information annually to the state insurance bureau.
Passed House with substitute (53-Y 43-N 0-A) · 2026-03-10 · Passed 53–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB764 · Defendant; deferred disposition in a criminal case, license suspension.
In plain English Allows courts to suspend a driver's license when deferring charges for vehicle or boat operation offenses, and permits deferred judgment for drunk driving if the defendant completes an alcohol safety program and uses an ignition interlock device.
Passed House with amendment (61-Y 35-N 0-A) · 2026-03-09 · Passed 61–35 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB161 · Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, penalties, effective clause.
Read third time and defeated by House (46-Y 49-N 0-A) · 2026-02-17 · Failed 46–49 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1220 · Photo speed monitoring devices; placement and operation.
In plain English Requires the Supreme Court to develop a summons form for photo speed violations captured by cameras and establishes requirements for their use, placement, and operation.
Reported from Transportation with substitute (13-Y 8-N) · 2026-02-12 · Passed 13–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB994 · Photo speed monitoring devices; placement and operation.
In plain English Allows localities to use photo speed monitoring devices in safety red zones and establishes requirements for their placement, operation, and penalties.
Reported from Transportation with substitute (14-Y 7-N) · 2026-02-12 · Passed 14–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1330 · Speed safety cameras, pedestrian crossing violation monitoring systems, etc.; violation enforcement.
Reported from Transportation with substitute (15-Y 6-N) · 2026-02-12 · Passed 15–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB633 · Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia.
Read third time and defeated by House (38-Y 58-N 0-A) · 2026-02-04 · Failed 38–58 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB791 · Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings.
Read third time and defeated by House (38-Y 58-N 0-A) · 2026-02-04 · Failed 38–58 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1259 · Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; mold remediation.
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N) · 2026-01-29 · Passed 5–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB818 · Photo speed monitoring devices; reduced-speed segments.
Subcommittee failed to recommend laying on the table (4-Y 4-N) · 2026-02-10 · Failed 4–4
HB1272 · Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Conference report rejected by House (46-Y 47-N 1-A) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 46–47
HB707 · State government; transaction of public business, prohibited website domains.
Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (11-Y 10-N) · 2026-02-10 · Passed 11–10
HB1032 · Rest areas and welcome centers; Department of Transportation to provide adult changing stations.
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 4-N 1-A) · 2026-02-03 · Passed 5–4
HB1078 · Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; adverse action by landlord, tenant remedies.
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 4-N) · 2026-01-29 · Passed 5–4
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Rob BloxomRepublican · District 100 · 1,130 shared contested votes
33%
Will MorefieldRepublican · District 43 · 1,088 shared contested votes
26%
Ellen McLaughlinRepublican · District 36 · 1,058 shared contested votes
23%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (22 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Betsy Carr was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced54
Out of committee47
Passed one chamber44
Passed both chambers44
Became law44
Never left committee7
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 16 bills that became law this session.
Commending Area Congregations Together in Service.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR442ER) · 2026-04-24
Celebrating the life of Jane Crittenden Talley.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR441ER) · 2026-04-24
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements.
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements; report. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any construction contract, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs and maintain records of compliance with applicable laws. The…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1088) · 2026-04-22
Affordable and Special Needs Housing program, etc.; applicant notification of awards and denials.
In plain English Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to notify applicants of housing program awards or denials within 90 days, with notification before public announcement.
Official synopsis: Department of Housing and Community Development; Affordable and Special Needs Housing program; Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grant program; applicant notification. Directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to (i) review all applications for the Affordable and Special Needs Housing program and the Virginia…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1087) · 2026-04-22
Science SOL & Curriculum Framework; instructional material to include climate change, etc.
In plain English Requires the Board of Education to provide instructional materials on climate change and environmental literacy based on peer-reviewed science to local school boards.
Official synopsis: Board of Education; instructional materials on climate change and environmental literacy; model policies and procedures for selection. Requires the Board of Education to make available to each local school board instructional materials on climate change and environmental literacy that are based on and include peer-reviewed…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1086) · 2026-04-22
Commending Task Force Francine.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ312ER) · 2026-04-13
Commending Harold Fitrer, Ed.D.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ272ER) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of Wayne Oliver Pryor.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ271ER) · 2026-04-13
Commending Albert Hill Middle School.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ261ER) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of Charles Lorraine Cabell.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ256ER) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of Donald MacLean Switz, M.D.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ258ER) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of Joseph Towler Knox.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ253ER) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of Charles Martin Caravati, Jr., M.D.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ251ER) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Nathan Dell.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ250ER) · 2026-04-13
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB24 · 2026-04-22
Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (87-Y 8-N 0-A))
HB969 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB61 · 2026-04-22
Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report. (Governor's amendment nos. 1 – 3 agreed to (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB484 · 2026-04-22
Health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices, downcoded claims. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 1-N 0-A))
HB1393 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (Governor's amendment nos. 7, 9, and 10 agreed to (70-Y 29-N 0-A))
HB1525 · 2026-04-22
Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB320 · 2026-04-22
Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (90-Y 10-N 0-A))
SB225 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership. (Governor's amendments nos. 4-8 agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB630 · 2026-04-22
Elections; ranked choice voting, locally elected offices, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB892 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; integrated resource plans; SCC to investigate electric load forecasts. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB773 · 2026-04-22
Elections; absentee voting, cure process, delayed effective date. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB640 · 2026-04-22
Elections; challenges to a voter or voter's registration, filing of petition, notice of appeal. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
SB803 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Fair Housing Law; regulations defining terms related to unlawful conduct. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB1377 · 2026-04-22
VMI; Bd. of Visitors to examine higher education at the Institute. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (69-Y 31-N 0-A))
SB783 · 2026-04-22
Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB620 · 2026-04-22
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (94-Y 4-N 0-A))
HB834 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB308 · 2026-04-22
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB238 · 2026-04-22
Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB711 · 2026-04-22
Solar facilities; local regulation, permits, special exceptions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB1043 · 2026-04-22
Affordable and Special Needs Housing program, etc.; applicant notification of awards and denials. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB1457 · 2026-04-22
Vehicle weight limits; violations, owner or lessee of commercial motor vehicle hauling coal. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (98-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB2 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; energy efficiency upgrades, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 35-N 0-A))
SB543 · 2026-04-22
Marijuana and hemp products; enforcement. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB460 · 2026-04-22
Small Business & Supplier Diversity, Dept. of; powers & duties, employment services organizations. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (88-Y 9-N 0-A))
SB230 · 2026-04-22
Police and court records; expungement of records, delayed effective date. (Governor's amendments nos. 1 and 3 agreed to (72-Y 25-N 0-A))
HB614 · 2026-04-22
History/soc.science SOL & Curriculum Framework; review of instruction on roles of all peoples. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 33-N 0-A))
SB731 · 2026-04-22
Private companies providing public transportation services; employee protections. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB101 · 2026-04-22
Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A))
SB324 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB820 · 2026-04-22
Mixed-income housing; creating a two-year pilot program that provides loan origination, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (88-Y 11-N 0-A))
HB857 · 2026-04-22
Home/electronic incarceration program; court shall assign pregnant/postpartum persons to program. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (89-Y 11-N 0-A))
SB256 · 2026-04-22
Appliance minimum energy and water conservation standards; requirement of manufacturers. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB1011 · 2026-04-22
Compost and other products containing organic soil amendments; waste disposal infrastructure, etc. (Governor's amendment nos. 1, 4, and 5 agreed to (66-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB197 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, deferment of interest accrual. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (94-Y 1-N 0-A))
SB285 · 2026-04-22
Urban Public-Private Partnership Redevelopment grant program; Board of HCD to review, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (95-Y 2-N 0-A))
SB223 · 2026-04-22
Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
SB337 · 2026-04-22
Virginia National Guard; reports to General Assembly, state militias, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB364 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB318 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (67-Y 33-N 0-A))
SB518 · 2026-04-22
Public works contracts; prevailing wage rate, definitions, civil penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB536 · 2026-04-22
Medical malpractice information disclosures; report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (76-Y 21-N 0-A))
SB347 · 2026-04-22
Solar facilities; local regulation, permits, special exceptions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB72 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; energy efficiency upgrades, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB379 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application, notice, deposit, fee. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB1046 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 35-N 0-A))
SB176 · 2026-04-22
Elections; ranked choice voting, locally elected offices, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB234 · 2026-04-22
Elections; general provisions, electoral board members to wear identification, civil penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB286 · 2026-04-22
Virginia National Guard; orders transmitted to and through Governor, annual reports. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB909 · 2026-04-22
Elections; certain conduct prohibited at polling places applicable to locations for absentee voting. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
SB550 · 2026-04-22
Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements, delayed effective date. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (94-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB1524 · 2026-04-22
Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (59-Y 40-N 0-A))
HB505 · 2026-04-22
Counties, cities, & towns; members of governing body, continuing personal interest in transactions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (69-Y 31-N 0-A))
HB281 · 2026-04-22
Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB312 · 2026-04-22
Motor vehicles; glass repair and replacement, emissions inspections, penalties, repeals. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (72-Y 28-N 0-A))
SB126 · 2026-04-22
Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (79-Y 19-N 0-A))
HB627 · 2026-04-22
Covenants not to compete; includes health care professionals, civil penalty. (Governor's amendment no. 1 agreed to (96-Y 3-N 0-A))
SB81 · 2026-04-22
Law-enforcement officers, state and local; enforcement of federal traffic infractions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 31-N 0-A))
SB60 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 31-N 0-A))
SB137 · 2026-04-22
Obstructing health care facility; penalties. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 32-N 0-A))
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 2991 total roll-call votes this session).
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📍P.O. Box 406, Richmond, VA 23218
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