Person

James Walkinshaw

American politician from Virginia (born 1982)

Elections2026 Virginia House race — James R. Walkinshaw's seat

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Person

James Walkinshaw

American politician from Virginia (born 1982)

Elections2026 Virginia House race — James R. Walkinshaw's seat

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Party

Democrat

Chamber

House

State

VA

In office since

2025

Next election

2026 →

Votes recorded

400

Stated positions

7 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

Economy/Cost of LivingEmphasizes lowering costs for Virginia families amid concerns over inflation, health care premiums, and tariff-driven price increases.3 refs ▾

Federal WorkforceOpposes firing or undermining federal employees and supports protections against what he calls illegal firings under the Trump administration.2 refs ▾

Foreign Policy (US-Turkey Relations)Supports engagement through the Caucus on US-Turkish Relations and Turkish Americans to strengthen bilateral ties.1 ref ▾

Q&A with Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) ↗

Government Efficiency/IT ModernizationSupports continuing federal IT modernization and oversight efforts, expressing openness to the stated goal of government efficiency while critical of DOGE's implementation.1 ref ▾

James Walkinshaw dishes on DOGE, data and continuing Gerry Connolly’s IT legacy | FedScoop ↗

Health CareOpposes Republican funding bills seen as cutting Medicaid and raising premiums, and supports protecting health care coverage for Virginians.3 refs ▾

HousingSupports the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act to increase housing supply, reduce regulatory barriers, and expand financing options.1 ref ▾

Why I Support the ROAD to Housing Act | James Walkinshaw ↗

Trade/TariffsOpposes Trump administration tariffs, citing harm to Virginia small businesses and rising costs for consumers.2 refs ▾

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide W000831

Total votes

400

Missed

2 (0.5%)

Committees

2

❌ NayRemoving Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActHR8884 · 2026-07-23

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranHCONRES89 · 2026-07-23

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 94 · Highly consistent

⚡ moderateHRES1335vs. stated position on Government Efficiency/IT Modernization ▾

He voted against a resolution condemning government fraud and calling for eligibility verification before federal payments, despite stating openness to efficiency goals; he likely viewed the measure as partisan messaging tied to DOGE rhetoric.},{

Voted Nay on 2026-06-11 — see the roll call ↗

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Committee assignments

🏛️ House Committee on Homeland Security🏛️ House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.

Party

Democrat

Chamber

House

State

VA

In office since

2025

Next election

2026 →

Votes recorded

400

Stated positions

7 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

Economy/Cost of LivingEmphasizes lowering costs for Virginia families amid concerns over inflation, health care premiums, and tariff-driven price increases.3 refs ▾

Federal WorkforceOpposes firing or undermining federal employees and supports protections against what he calls illegal firings under the Trump administration.2 refs ▾

Foreign Policy (US-Turkey Relations)Supports engagement through the Caucus on US-Turkish Relations and Turkish Americans to strengthen bilateral ties.1 ref ▾

Q&A with Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) ↗

Government Efficiency/IT ModernizationSupports continuing federal IT modernization and oversight efforts, expressing openness to the stated goal of government efficiency while critical of DOGE's implementation.1 ref ▾

James Walkinshaw dishes on DOGE, data and continuing Gerry Connolly’s IT legacy | FedScoop ↗

Health CareOpposes Republican funding bills seen as cutting Medicaid and raising premiums, and supports protecting health care coverage for Virginians.3 refs ▾

HousingSupports the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act to increase housing supply, reduce regulatory barriers, and expand financing options.1 ref ▾

Why I Support the ROAD to Housing Act | James Walkinshaw ↗

Trade/TariffsOpposes Trump administration tariffs, citing harm to Virginia small businesses and rising costs for consumers.2 refs ▾

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide W000831

Total votes

400

Missed

2 (0.5%)

Committees

2

❌ NayRemoving Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActHR8884 · 2026-07-23

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranHCONRES89 · 2026-07-23

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 94 · Highly consistent

⚡ moderateHRES1335vs. stated position on Government Efficiency/IT Modernization ▾

He voted against a resolution condemning government fraud and calling for eligibility verification before federal payments, despite stating openness to efficiency goals; he likely viewed the measure as partisan messaging tied to DOGE rhetoric.},{

Voted Nay on 2026-06-11 — see the roll call ↗

Community notes

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Reader-contributed context, ranked by the community — not IJR editorial.

Committee assignments

🏛️ House Committee on Homeland Security🏛️ House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.

❌ Nay

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

HCONRES113 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayStop Insider Trading ActHR7008 · 2026-07-22

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaStop Insider Trading ActHR7008 · 2026-07-22

On Motion to RecommitResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027HR8800 · 2026-07-22

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027HR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Motion to RecommitResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: Agreed toRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: Agreed toRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayMaking continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesHR9770 · 2026-07-21

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaMain Street ActHR6955 · 2026-07-21

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaMain Street ActHR6955 · 2026-07-21

On Motion to RecommitResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗