Virginia House · Jan 27, 2026
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s)
Result: pass
HB 653: Excused student absences; visitation of immediate family members on active duty military, etc.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 2 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 2 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Alex Askew(Democratic) | Nay |
| Mike Cherry(Republican) | Yea |
| Rae Cousins(Democratic) | Yea |
| Lindsey Dougherty(Democratic) | Yea |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Yea |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling(Democratic) | Nay |
| Hillary Pugh Kent(Republican) | Yea |
| Shelly Simonds(Democratic) | Yea |
| Anne Ferrell Tata(Republican) | Yea |