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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
April 10, 2024 IL SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
April 10, 2024 National S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
April 10, 2024 National S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
April 9, 2024 PA SB 831 Appropriates Funding for State Carbon Capture Projects Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
April 9, 2024 PA SB 831 Appropriates Funding for State Carbon Capture Projects Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
April 9, 2024 IL SB 2849 Amends Illinois Aeronautics Act Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 3)
April 4, 2024 MN HF 3377 Establishes Environment and Natural resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 25)
April 4, 2024 AL HB 229 Establishes Little Bluestem as the official State Native Grass Bill Passed - House (63 - 22)
April 3, 2024 KS SB 455 Prohibits Public Utilities from Exercising Eminent Domain for the Siting or Placement of Solar Generation Facilities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
April 3, 2024 IA SF 2391 Prohibits Misbranding of Certain Food Products Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
April 2, 2024 IA SF 2412 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies if they are Following E.P.A. Warning Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
April 2, 2024 VT S 259 Establishes the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
March 28, 2024 DE SB 198 Amends Animal Cruelty Laws to Include Individuals who Knowingly Possess or Manufacture Animal Fighting Paraphernalia Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 1)
March 28, 2024 SC H 5118 Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company Bill Passed - House (83 - 21)
March 27, 2024 AZ HB 2123 Amends Revised Statutes Regarding Water Measuring Devices Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 27, 2024 AZ HB 2123 Amends Revised Statutes Regarding Water Measuring Devices Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 27, 2024 ME LD 2101 Increases Shoreline Zoning Enforcement Bill Passed - House (107 - 36)
March 26, 2024 KY SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
March 26, 2024 GA HB 1172 Amends State Laws on Waterway Usage for Boating, Fishing and Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18)
March 26, 2024 NE LB 1413 Transfers Funds and the Amends Distribution in Relation to Game Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
March 22, 2024 VT S 258 Amends State Management of Fish and Wildlife Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 22, 2024 National HR 1023 To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund. Bill Passed - House (209 - 204)
March 21, 2024 GA SB 420 Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in Georgia Bill Passed - House (97 - 67)
March 21, 2024 National HR 7023 Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act Bill Passed - House (213 - 205)
March 21, 2024 National S J Res 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (70 - 25)
March 21, 2024 National H Con Res 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Joint Resolution Passed - House (222 - 196)
March 21, 2024 National H Con Res 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Joint Resolution Passed - House (222 - 196)
March 21, 2024 National H Res 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. Resolution Passed - House (217 - 200)
March 20, 2024 National HR 6009 Restoring American Energy Dominance Act Bill Passed - House (216 - 200)
March 20, 2024 VT S 213 Establishes the Flood Safety Act to Regulate River Corridors Across Vermont Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
March 19, 2024 NY S 2016 Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
March 14, 2024 AZ SB 1186 Authorizes Specific THC Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 690 Establishes a State Agritourism Commission Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 7, 2024 MO SB 754 Amends Various Public Safety Policies Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
March 7, 2024 MO HB 1751 Prohibits New South Kansas City Landfill Proposal Bill Passed - House (112 - 30)
March 7, 2024 MN HF 3377 Establishes Environment and Natural resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (94 - 35)
March 6, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
March 6, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
March 6, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - House (41 - 29)
March 6, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - House (41 - 29)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 14 Amends State Fair Board-Powers and Responsibilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 21)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 21)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 23 Amends Public Utilities Energy Resource Procurement Bill Passed - House (54 - 8)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4132 Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Department of State Lands to Implement the Ocean Policy Advisory Council Recommendations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
March 6, 2024 FL SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - House (86 - 27)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4015 Amends Regulations Governing Energy Storage Systems Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 5, 2024 WY SF 111 Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer Bill Failed - House (28 - 34)
March 5, 2024 WY SF 103 Authorizes Producers to Sell Meat Products so Long as the Federal PRIME ACT Passes Congress Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
March 5, 2024 OR SB 1581 Requires Electric Companies to Report Each Year on the Steps Being Taken to be Part of an Energy Market Bill Passed - House (37 - 14)
March 5, 2024 NY S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
March 5, 2024 NY S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Bill Passed - House (47 - 2)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 1200 Increases Minimum Fee Required for an Application to Build New Power Transmission Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 4)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 1200 Increases Minimum Fee Required for an Application to Build New Power Transmission Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
March 4, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 4, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 4, 2024 VA HB 985 Prohibits Pavement Sealants Containing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4102 Appropriates Funding for the Oregon Natural and Working Lands Fund Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 134 Establishes Forest Protection as a State Imperative Bill Passed - House (41 - 29)
March 4, 2024 AZ HCR 2050 Prohibits Municipalities from Banning an Energy Source Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 1, 2024 UT HB 297 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate Beekeeping Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/10 SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
4/10 S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
4/10 S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
4/09 HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
4/09 SB 831 Appropriates Funding for State Carbon Capture Projects Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
4/09 SB 831 Appropriates Funding for State Carbon Capture Projects Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
4/09 SB 2849 Amends Illinois Aeronautics Act Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 3)
4/04 HF 3377 Establishes Environment and Natural resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 25)
4/04 HB 229 Establishes Little Bluestem as the official State Native Grass Bill Passed - House (63 - 22)
4/03 SB 455 Prohibits Public Utilities from Exercising Eminent Domain for the Siting or Placement of Solar Generation Facilities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
4/03 SF 2391 Prohibits Misbranding of Certain Food Products Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
4/02 SF 2412 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies if they are Following E.P.A. Warning Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
4/02 S 259 Establishes the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
3/28 SB 198 Amends Animal Cruelty Laws to Include Individuals who Knowingly Possess or Manufacture Animal Fighting Paraphernalia Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 1)
3/28 H 5118 Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company Bill Passed - House (83 - 21)
3/27 HB 2123 Amends Revised Statutes Regarding Water Measuring Devices Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/27 HB 2123 Amends Revised Statutes Regarding Water Measuring Devices Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/27 LD 2101 Increases Shoreline Zoning Enforcement Bill Passed - House (107 - 36)
3/26 SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
3/26 HB 1172 Amends State Laws on Waterway Usage for Boating, Fishing and Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18)
3/26 LB 1413 Transfers Funds and the Amends Distribution in Relation to Game Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
3/22 S 258 Amends State Management of Fish and Wildlife Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/22 HR 1023 To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund. Bill Passed - House (209 - 204)
3/21 SB 420 Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in Georgia Bill Passed - House (97 - 67)
3/21 HR 7023 Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act Bill Passed - House (213 - 205)
3/21 S J Res 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (70 - 25)
3/21 H Con Res 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Joint Resolution Passed - House (222 - 196)
3/21 H Con Res 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Joint Resolution Passed - House (222 - 196)
3/21 H Res 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. Resolution Passed - House (217 - 200)
3/20 HR 6009 Restoring American Energy Dominance Act Bill Passed - House (216 - 200)
3/20 S 213 Establishes the Flood Safety Act to Regulate River Corridors Across Vermont Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
3/19 S 2016 Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
3/14 SB 1186 Authorizes Specific THC Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
3/08 SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
3/08 SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
3/08 SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
3/08 SF 42 Establishes a Low-Carbon Reliable Energy Standards Amendment Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
3/07 SB 690 Establishes a State Agritourism Commission Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
3/07 HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/07 HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/07 SB 754 Amends Various Public Safety Policies Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
3/07 HB 1751 Prohibits New South Kansas City Landfill Proposal Bill Passed - House (112 - 30)
3/07 HF 3377 Establishes Environment and Natural resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (94 - 35)
3/06 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
3/06 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
3/06 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - House (41 - 29)
3/06 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - House (41 - 29)
3/06 SF 14 Amends State Fair Board-Powers and Responsibilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
3/06 HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 21)
3/06 HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 21)
3/06 SF 23 Amends Public Utilities Energy Resource Procurement Bill Passed - House (54 - 8)
3/06 HB 4132 Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Department of State Lands to Implement the Ocean Policy Advisory Council Recommendations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
3/06 SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - House (86 - 27)
3/05 SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
3/05 SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
3/05 HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/05 HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/05 HB 4015 Amends Regulations Governing Energy Storage Systems Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/05 SF 111 Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer Bill Failed - House (28 - 34)
3/05 SF 103 Authorizes Producers to Sell Meat Products so Long as the Federal PRIME ACT Passes Congress Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
3/05 SB 1581 Requires Electric Companies to Report Each Year on the Steps Being Taken to be Part of an Energy Market Bill Passed - House (37 - 14)
3/05 S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
3/05 HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
3/05 HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
3/05 S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
3/05 HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Bill Passed - House (47 - 2)
3/04 SB 1200 Increases Minimum Fee Required for an Application to Build New Power Transmission Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 4)
3/04 SB 1200 Increases Minimum Fee Required for an Application to Build New Power Transmission Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
3/04 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/04 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/04 HB 985 Prohibits Pavement Sealants Containing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
3/04 HB 4102 Appropriates Funding for the Oregon Natural and Working Lands Fund Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
3/04 SB 134 Establishes Forest Protection as a State Imperative Bill Passed - House (41 - 29)
3/04 HCR 2050 Prohibits Municipalities from Banning an Energy Source Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/01 HB 297 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate Beekeeping Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)

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