U.S. Representative
James R. Walkinshaw
Virginia District 11
DemocratProgressive
Contact
Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare
6
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.37Progressive
James R. Walkinshaw is a progressive Democrat whose voting record places him slightly to the right of his party's average, though still firmly within the liberal wing of Congress. His NOMINATE score of -0.371 indicates consistent alignment with Democratic policy positions while occasionally showing more moderate tendencies compared to his Democratic colleagues.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
6
total votes analyzed
Overview
Representative Walkinshaw is a newly serving member of Congress from Virginia, having cast only six recorded votes to date. This limited voting record makes comprehensive assessment of his legislative priorities and positions challenging, though his early votes align with Democratic Party positions on procedural matters. His voting pattern on procedural motions—voting against Republican-led resolutions and supporting Democratic motions to recommit—reflects standard partisan alignment typical of freshman members establishing their legislative approach. As a member of the U.S. House, he represents Virginia constituents in the Democratic caucus. Given the small sample size of votes, it is too early to draw definitive conclusions about specific policy priorities or areas where he may diverge from party leadership. Future votes across a broader range of policy areas will provide clearer insight into his legislative focus.
Key Positions
- •Votes consistently with Democratic caucus on procedural matters
- •Supports Democratic motions to recommit legislation for further consideration
- •Opposes Republican-led resolutions in early voting record
By Policy Area
Healthcare6
33% yea67% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
3 votes across 1 categories