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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 4811 Appropriates $20 Million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 30, 2024 WV HB 206 Amends Appropriations to West Virginia University General Administrative Fund Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
Sept. 30, 2024 WV HB 201 Amends Appropriations to the State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
Sept. 30, 2024 WV HB 206 Amends Appropriations to West Virginia University General Administrative Fund Bill Passed - House (88 - 3)
Sept. 26, 2024 MI SB 931 Amends the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 931 Amends the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Bill Passed - House (61 - 48)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 933 Appropriates Expenditures to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 934 Extends Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 926 Expands Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 932 Increases Access to the State's Family Independence Program Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 National HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (78 - 18)
Sept. 25, 2024 National HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (341 - 82)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - House (92 - 17)
Sept. 20, 2024 National HR 5717 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 186)
Sept. 18, 2024 National HR 9494 Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025 Bill Failed - House (202 - 220)
Aug. 31, 2024 CA AB 3259 Amends Transactions and Use Taxes for the City of Campbell Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 17)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 2906 Prohibits the use of Foster Youth's Benefit for their Care Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 2443 Authorizes the Cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Victorville to Impose Taxes to Support Transportation Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 16)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 157 Appropriates Funding for the 2024-2025 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 14)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 157 Appropriates Funding for the 2024-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 3259 Amends Transactions and Use Taxes for the City of Campbell Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 2906 Prohibits the use of Foster Youth's Benefit for their Care Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 2564 Amends Senior Citzen and Disabled Citzen Property Tax Postponement Fund Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Aug. 20, 2024 CA AB 2443 Authorizes the Cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Victorville to Impose Taxes to Support Transportation Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
Aug. 20, 2024 CA AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 2 Amends State Property Tax Rates to Reduce $117 Million in State Budget Cuts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 4 Appropriates $126,860 for Legislative Special Session Costs Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 3)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 3 Appropriates $22 Million for Cash Fund Transfers and Increased Fees Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 2 Amends State Property Tax Rates to Reduce $117 Million in State Budget Cuts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 34 Amends State Property Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 34 Amends State Property Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
Aug. 1, 2024 National HR 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (48 - 44)
July 24, 2024 National HR 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (210 - 205)
July 18, 2024 NM HB 1 Appropriates Funding for Flood and Fire Response, Pilot Projects, Healthcare, Court Resources, and Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Bill Passed - House (57 - 7)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 656 Amends and Restructures Taxes for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 700 Appropriates Funding for Cell Phone Pouches in Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 700 Appropriates Funding for Cell Phone Pouches in Schools Bill Passed - House (137 - 65)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 115 Amends and Simplifies Heir Estates Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
July 11, 2024 National HR 8772 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Failed - House (205 - 213)
July 10, 2024 PA SB 656 Amends and Restructures Taxes for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (190 - 12)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 2180 Establishes a School Meal Debt Fund Bill Passed - House (118 - 84)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 3772 Restructures Property Tax Process Regarding Foreclosures and Equity Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3097 Amends Requirements for Certain Projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 22)
June 28, 2024 National HR 8771 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (212 - 200)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - House (67 - 10)
June 28, 2024 National HR 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (212 - 203)
June 28, 2024 National HR 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (217 - 198)
June 27, 2024 MI SB 747 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 54)
June 27, 2024 MI SB 747 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 17)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 332 Appropriates Funding to Implement State Teacher Raises Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 357 Amends the 2023 Appropriations Act and Allocates Funds to Various State Agencies and Departments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 1)
June 27, 2024 CT SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - House (82 - 42)
June 27, 2024 CA SB 1327 Requires the Franchise Tax Board to Prioritize Reservations by Qualified Small Publications Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
June 26, 2024 SC H 4087 Establishes a State Corporate Income Tax Credit Conference Report Adopted - House (93 - 13)
June 26, 2024 CA SB 153 Appropriates Funding for the State Education Omnibus Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
June 26, 2024 CA SB 175 Amends Certain State Tax Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
June 26, 2024 CA SB 108 Appropriates Funding for the 2024 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
June 26, 2024 CA AB 160 Amends Medi-Cal Managed Care Organization Provider Tax Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 12)
June 26, 2024 OH HB 2 Appropriates $2 Billion in Funding from the State Budget for Regional and Local Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 5)
June 26, 2024 OH SB 98 Prohibits Fraudulent Business Filings in the State Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
June 26, 2024 CA AB 160 Amends Medi-Cal Managed Care Organization Provider Tax Policies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
June 26, 2024 CA SB 153 Appropriates Funding for the State Education Omnibus Budget Bill Passed - House (63 - 11)
June 26, 2024 CA SB 108 Appropriates Funding for the 2024 State Budget Bill Passed - House (60 - 14)
June 26, 2024 CT SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
June 26, 2024 OH HB 399 Amends Organ Donation Tax Credits to Create an Employer Credit Bill Passed - House (82 - 10)
June 24, 2024 NC HB 317 Amends Appropriations Act and Reallocates Aspects of the State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19)
June 20, 2024 MI SB 934 Extends Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
June 20, 2024 MI SB 926 Expands Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
June 20, 2024 MI SB 932 Increases Access to the State's Family Independence Program Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
June 20, 2024 MI SB 933 Appropriates Expenditures to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
June 18, 2024 VT H 887 Appropriates Yields and Funds to Homestead Tax Rates and Reforms the Education Finance System Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
June 18, 2024 National S 870 Fire Grants and Safety Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (88 - 2)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/30 A 4811 Appropriates $20 Million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/30 HB 206 Amends Appropriations to West Virginia University General Administrative Fund Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
9/30 HB 201 Amends Appropriations to the State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
9/30 HB 206 Amends Appropriations to West Virginia University General Administrative Fund Bill Passed - House (88 - 3)
9/26 SB 931 Amends the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
9/25 SB 931 Amends the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Bill Passed - House (61 - 48)
9/25 SB 933 Appropriates Expenditures to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
9/25 SB 934 Extends Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
9/25 SB 926 Expands Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
9/25 SB 932 Increases Access to the State's Family Independence Program Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (78 - 18)
9/25 HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (341 - 82)
9/25 HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - House (92 - 17)
9/20 HR 5717 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 186)
9/18 HR 9494 Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025 Bill Failed - House (202 - 220)
8/31 AB 3259 Amends Transactions and Use Taxes for the City of Campbell Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 17)
8/29 AB 2906 Prohibits the use of Foster Youth's Benefit for their Care Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0)
8/29 AB 2443 Authorizes the Cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Victorville to Impose Taxes to Support Transportation Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 16)
8/29 AB 157 Appropriates Funding for the 2024-2025 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 14)
8/28 AB 157 Appropriates Funding for the 2024-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
8/28 AB 3259 Amends Transactions and Use Taxes for the City of Campbell Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
8/28 AB 2906 Prohibits the use of Foster Youth's Benefit for their Care Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
8/28 AB 2564 Amends Senior Citzen and Disabled Citzen Property Tax Postponement Fund Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
8/20 AB 2443 Authorizes the Cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Victorville to Impose Taxes to Support Transportation Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
8/20 AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
8/20 LB 2 Amends State Property Tax Rates to Reduce $117 Million in State Budget Cuts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
8/20 LB 4 Appropriates $126,860 for Legislative Special Session Costs Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 3)
8/20 LB 3 Appropriates $22 Million for Cash Fund Transfers and Increased Fees Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
8/20 LB 2 Amends State Property Tax Rates to Reduce $117 Million in State Budget Cuts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
8/20 LB 34 Amends State Property Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
8/20 LB 34 Amends State Property Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
8/01 HR 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (48 - 44)
7/24 HR 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (210 - 205)
7/18 HB 1 Appropriates Funding for Flood and Fire Response, Pilot Projects, Healthcare, Court Resources, and Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Bill Passed - House (57 - 7)
7/11 SB 656 Amends and Restructures Taxes for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
7/11 SB 700 Appropriates Funding for Cell Phone Pouches in Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
7/11 SB 700 Appropriates Funding for Cell Phone Pouches in Schools Bill Passed - House (137 - 65)
7/11 HB 115 Amends and Simplifies Heir Estates Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
7/11 HR 8772 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Failed - House (205 - 213)
7/10 SB 656 Amends and Restructures Taxes for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (190 - 12)
7/01 HB 2180 Establishes a School Meal Debt Fund Bill Passed - House (118 - 84)
6/28 A 3772 Restructures Property Tax Process Regarding Foreclosures and Equity Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
6/28 S 3097 Amends Requirements for Certain Projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
6/28 A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
6/28 A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
6/28 A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 22)
6/28 HR 8771 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (212 - 200)
6/28 A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - House (67 - 10)
6/28 HR 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (212 - 203)
6/28 HR 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (217 - 198)
6/27 SB 747 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 54)
6/27 SB 747 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 17)
6/27 SB 332 Appropriates Funding to Implement State Teacher Raises Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
6/27 SB 357 Amends the 2023 Appropriations Act and Allocates Funds to Various State Agencies and Departments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 1)
6/27 SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - House (82 - 42)
6/27 SB 1327 Requires the Franchise Tax Board to Prioritize Reservations by Qualified Small Publications Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
6/26 H 4087 Establishes a State Corporate Income Tax Credit Conference Report Adopted - House (93 - 13)
6/26 SB 153 Appropriates Funding for the State Education Omnibus Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
6/26 SB 175 Amends Certain State Tax Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
6/26 SB 108 Appropriates Funding for the 2024 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
6/26 AB 160 Amends Medi-Cal Managed Care Organization Provider Tax Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 12)
6/26 HB 2 Appropriates $2 Billion in Funding from the State Budget for Regional and Local Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 5)
6/26 SB 98 Prohibits Fraudulent Business Filings in the State Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
6/26 AB 160 Amends Medi-Cal Managed Care Organization Provider Tax Policies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
6/26 SB 153 Appropriates Funding for the State Education Omnibus Budget Bill Passed - House (63 - 11)
6/26 SB 108 Appropriates Funding for the 2024 State Budget Bill Passed - House (60 - 14)
6/26 SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
6/26 HB 399 Amends Organ Donation Tax Credits to Create an Employer Credit Bill Passed - House (82 - 10)
6/24 HB 317 Amends Appropriations Act and Reallocates Aspects of the State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19)
6/20 SB 934 Extends Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
6/20 SB 926 Expands Michigan's Gaming and Gambling Prevention Program Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
6/20 SB 932 Increases Access to the State's Family Independence Program Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
6/20 SB 933 Appropriates Expenditures to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
6/18 H 887 Appropriates Yields and Funds to Homestead Tax Rates and Reforms the Education Finance System Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
6/18 S 870 Fire Grants and Safety Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (88 - 2)

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