Virginia
Upper chamber
Luther Cifers, III
Born
1974
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 23 all-time
9
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 9 all-time
3
Enacted into law
this session · 3 all-time
4803
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 4803 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026S1 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Based on only 4 votes so far — treat these scores as early and low-confidence.
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 4 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
23 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- SB821 Kratom; Virginia State Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement & regulation, report. Failed
- SB787 Virginia National Guard TRICARE Reimbursement Fund; established. Failed
- SB 821 Kratom; Virginia State Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement & regulation, report. In Committee
- SB 787 Virginia National Guard TRICARE Reimbursement Fund; established. In Committee
- SR 2056 Commending Ricky L. Walker. Passed
- SR 2010 Commending Caroline Patricia Ayres. Passed
- SR112 Celebrating the life of John Howard Hodges. Passed
- SR107 Celebrating the life of Ted D. Elliott. Passed
- SJ206 Celebrating the life of William Edward Jamerson, Sr. Passed
- SJ205 Commending Samuel E. Carter. Passed
- SJ202 Commending Steve Hopkins. Passed
- SJ175 Celebrating the life of K9 Ally. Passed
- SJ28 Flooding in Prince Edward County; Depart. of Conservation & Recreation to study methods to mitigate. Failed
- SJ27 Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference). Failed
- SB767 Motor vehicles; glass repair and replacement, emissions inspections, penalties, repeals. Signed
- SB646 Fiscal impact statements and estimates; citizen impacts included. Failed
- SB562 Electric utilities; RPS requirements, Air Pollution Control Board regulations. Failed
- SB545 Ivermectin; authorize over-the-counter sale. Failed
- SB544 Voter identification; identification containing a photograph required. Failed
- SB526 Elections; affirmation statement in lieu of identification, additional information required. Failed
- SB511 Career & technical education prog., associate degree programs, etc.; return on investment analysis. Failed
- SB506 Vehicle equipment; clear film on windshields. Signed
- SB462 Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed. Signed
Co-sponsored
9 billsCurrent session 9 bills
- SB 7 Income tax, state; standard deduction and earned income tax credit. In Committee
- SB 9 RS & UT; food for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products, delayed effective date. In Committee
- SB 143 Income tax, state; subtractions for income attributable to overtime. In Committee
- SB 694 Income tax, state; subtractions for tips. In Committee
- SB 80 Virginia Fire Personnel and Equipment Grant Program; established, report. In Committee
- SB 751 Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. In Committee
- HB 1371 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Quail Forever bearing legend QUAIL FOREVER. In Committee
- HJ 73 Christian Heritage Week; designating as April 24-April 30, 2026, and each succeeding yr. thereafter. In Committee
- SR 2005 Commending the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. Passed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Senate requested second conference committee | Nay | pass | March 14, 2026 |
| Suspend the Rules R | Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
| Adopt Conference Committee Report R | Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
| Agree to R | Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
| Accede Second Conference Committee R | Nay | pass | March 14, 2026 |
| Reconsider R | Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
| Adopt Conference Committee Report R | Nay | pass | March 13, 2026 |
| Suspend the Rules R | Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
| Reconsider R | Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
| Agree to R | Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
| Waive Reading (on 2nd reading) | Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
| Waive Reading (on 3rd reading) | Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
| Insist & Request R | Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
| Reconsider R | Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
| Concur House Substitute R | Nay | fail | March 12, 2026 |
| Accede Conference Committee R | Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
| Concur House Amendments R | Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
| Concur House Amendment R | Nay | fail | March 12, 2026 |
| Passage R | Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
| Recede R | Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
| Passage R | Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Reconsider R | Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Concur House Amendments R | Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Concur House Substitute R | Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Accede Conference Committee R | Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Adopt Conference Committee Report R | Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Insist & Request R | Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
| Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Adopt Governor's Recommendation R | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (34-Y 5-N) | Nay | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (40-Y 0-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation rejected (40-Y 0-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation #'s 15, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 33, 34, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 55,(40-Y 0-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (18-Y 22-N) | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (17-Y 23-N) | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (24-Y 15-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (36-Y 4-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (27-Y 12-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (20-Y 20-N) | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (38-Y 2-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (16-Y 24-N) | Yea | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (4-Y 36-N) | Nay | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (30-Y 8-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 17-N) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
| Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (0-Y 40-N) | Nay | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| Concur House Amendment R | Nay | fail | March 11, 2026 |
| Committee Amendment V | Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |