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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
March 19, 2026 NY A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
March 19, 2026 NY A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
March 18, 2026 National HR 1958 Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (231 - 186)
March 16, 2026 ID H 752 Requires Individuals to Use Public Restrooms According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1377 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Higher Education at the Virginia Military Institute Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 29)
March 14, 2026 VA SB 378 Authorizes Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Conference Report Adopted - House (61 - 36)
March 12, 2026 FL HB 991 Requires Identification Featuring Proof of Citizenship for Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 28)
March 11, 2026 ID H 822 Requires Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Health Care Providers to Inform Parents of a Child's Expressed Interest in Gender Nonconformity Bill Passed - House (59 - 9)
March 10, 2026 MS SB 2322 Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed Bill Passed - House (76 - 39)
March 10, 2026 IA HF 2694 Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
March 9, 2026 CO HB 26-1005 Amends Labor Union Laws Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
March 5, 2026 National H Con Res 38 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran Bill Failed - House (212 - 219)
March 5, 2026 National HR 7744 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - House (221 - 209)
March 5, 2026 National H Con Res 38 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran Bill Failed - House (212 - 219)
March 5, 2026 MO HB 2125 Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Department of Revenue to Share Citizenship Data Bill Passed - House (101 - 46)
March 4, 2026 National S 723 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (384 - 40)
March 4, 2026 SD SB 175 Requires Voters to Provide Citizenship Status When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - House (64 - 3)
March 4, 2026 National H Res 1100 Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives Motion Agreed - House (357 - 65)
March 3, 2026 IA HF 2513 Prohibits Public Universities From Hiring Certain Visa Holders Bill Passed - House (68 - 27)
March 3, 2026 CO HB 26-1135 Prohibits Certain Chemicals in Hair Products Bill Passed - House (42 - 20)
March 2, 2026 OR SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (34 - 14)
Feb. 26, 2026 OK HB 4423 Requires the Determination of Medicaid Applicants' Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
Feb. 26, 2026 OK HB 4422 Requires Determination of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applicants' Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
Feb. 24, 2026 AL SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - House (102 - 1)
Feb. 24, 2026 SD HB 1184 Establishes State Definitions for "Man" and "Woman" Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2026 IN SB 1 Establishes and Amends Certain Requirements for SNAP Eligibility Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
Feb. 19, 2026 NH HB 1792 Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164)
Feb. 19, 2026 TN HB 1473 Authorizes Private Citizens to Refuse Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
Feb. 18, 2026 KS SB 244 Requires Individuals to Use Restrooms in Government Buildings According to Their Biological Sex Veto Override Passed - House (87 - 37)
Feb. 17, 2026 NM SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - House (37 - 19)
Feb. 16, 2026 ID H 607 Requires Public Entities to Separate Restrooms by Sex Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
Feb. 12, 2026 IN SB 76 Expands Requirements for State and Local Government Entities to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (61 - 28)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 405 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Healthcare Providers Who Perform Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 SC H 4755 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint All Members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission Bill Passed - House (71 - 10)
Feb. 12, 2026 SC H 4755 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint All Members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission Bill Passed - House (71 - 10)
Feb. 12, 2026 MS HB 538 Requires Mississippi Agencies to Comply With Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (77 - 40)
Feb. 11, 2026 National S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (218 - 213)
Feb. 11, 2026 National H J Res 72 Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025 Bill Passed - House (219 - 211)
Feb. 10, 2026 AL HB 220 Authorizes the Governor and Legislature Leaders to Replace Appointed State Board Members Bill Passed - House (82 - 3)
Feb. 10, 2026 AL HB 220 Authorizes the Governor and Legislature Leaders to Replace Appointed State Board Members Bill Passed - House (82 - 3)
Feb. 5, 2026 KS SB 254 Prohibits Undocumented Immigrants From Receiving Public Benefits Bill Passed - House (86 - 36)
Feb. 5, 2026 UT HB 174 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Providing Cross-Sex Hormones and Puberty Blockers to Minors Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
Feb. 3, 2026 MD HB 444 Prohibits the State and Any Local Government From Entering Into an Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - House (99 - 40)
Feb. 2, 2026 National HR 3123 Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 1)
Feb. 2, 2026 National HR 980 Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (402 - 2)
Feb. 2, 2026 National HR 3123 Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 1)
Jan. 30, 2026 UT SB 134 Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts Bill Passed - House (57 - 18)
Jan. 30, 2026 NM HB 9 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Entering Into Certain Immigration Enforcement Agreements and Using Public Property for Immigration-Related Detainment Bill Passed - House (40 - 29)
Jan. 28, 2026 KS SB 244 Requires Individuals to Use Restrooms in Government Buildings According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (87 - 36)
Jan. 28, 2026 IN HB 1343 Authorizes the Indiana National Guard to Establish a Military Police Force Bill Passed - House (67 - 29)
Jan. 27, 2026 WV HB 4433 Expands the State Definition of Human Smuggling to Include Harboring and Assisting Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (81 - 9)
Jan. 15, 2026 FL HB 197 Requires Businesses of All Sizes to Use the E-Verify System to Check Worker Eligibility Bill Passed - House (80 - 30)
Jan. 15, 2026 National HR 2988 Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act Bill Passed - House (213 - 205)
Jan. 13, 2026 TN HB 884 Defines Businesses as Adult-Oriented if They Hold Drag Shows Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
Jan. 12, 2026 NJ A 5886 Amends the Process for Filling Vacancies From New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives Bill Passed - House (66 - 7)
Jan. 8, 2026 National HR 504 Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act Veto Override Failed - House (236 - 188)
Jan. 8, 2026 National H Res 780 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock Resolution Passed - House (224 - 202)
Jan. 7, 2026 National H Res 780 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock Motion Agreed - House (221 - 205)
Dec. 17, 2025 National H Con Res 61 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere Joint Resolution Failed - House (210 - 216)
Dec. 17, 2025 National HR 3492 Protect Children's Innocence Act Bill Passed - House (216 - 211)
Dec. 17, 2025 National H Con Res 61 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere Joint Resolution Failed - House (210 - 216)
Dec. 16, 2025 National HR 4371 To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children Bill Passed - House (225 - 201)
Dec. 11, 2025 National H Res 939 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Tabled - House (237 - 140)
Dec. 11, 2025 National HR 2550 Protect America's Workforce Act Bill Passed - House (231 - 195)
Dec. 11, 2025 National HR 2550 Protect America's Workforce Act Bill Passed - House (231 - 195)
Dec. 10, 2025 National S 1071 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Bill Passed - House (312 - 112)
Dec. 9, 2025 UT HB 2001 Repeals a Ban on Public Sector Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
Dec. 5, 2025 IN HB 1032 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
Nov. 21, 2025 National H Con Res 58 Denouncing the horrors of socialism Joint Resolution Passed - House (285 - 98)
Nov. 19, 2025 National H Res 893 Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs Motion Agreed - House (310 - 103)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 596 Appropriates Funds to the State Department of Veterans Affairs to Provide Grants to Organizations that Provide Services to Homeless Veterans Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Nov. 19, 2025 National HR 6019 To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. Bill Passed - House (426 - 0)
Nov. 18, 2025 National H Res 888 Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. Resolution Failed - House (209 - 214)
Nov. 18, 2025 National H Res 878 Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois Bill Passed - House (236 - 183)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/19 A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
3/19 A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
3/18 HR 1958 Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (231 - 186)
3/16 H 752 Requires Individuals to Use Public Restrooms According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
3/14 HB 1377 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Higher Education at the Virginia Military Institute Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 29)
3/14 SB 378 Authorizes Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Conference Report Adopted - House (61 - 36)
3/12 HB 991 Requires Identification Featuring Proof of Citizenship for Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 28)
3/11 H 822 Requires Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Health Care Providers to Inform Parents of a Child's Expressed Interest in Gender Nonconformity Bill Passed - House (59 - 9)
3/10 SB 2322 Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed Bill Passed - House (76 - 39)
3/10 HF 2694 Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
3/09 HB 26-1005 Amends Labor Union Laws Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
3/05 H Con Res 38 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran Bill Failed - House (212 - 219)
3/05 HR 7744 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - House (221 - 209)
3/05 H Con Res 38 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran Bill Failed - House (212 - 219)
3/05 HB 2125 Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Department of Revenue to Share Citizenship Data Bill Passed - House (101 - 46)
3/04 S 723 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (384 - 40)
3/04 SB 175 Requires Voters to Provide Citizenship Status When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - House (64 - 3)
3/04 H Res 1100 Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives Motion Agreed - House (357 - 65)
3/03 HF 2513 Prohibits Public Universities From Hiring Certain Visa Holders Bill Passed - House (68 - 27)
3/03 HB 26-1135 Prohibits Certain Chemicals in Hair Products Bill Passed - House (42 - 20)
3/02 SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (34 - 14)
2/26 HB 4423 Requires the Determination of Medicaid Applicants' Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
2/26 HB 4422 Requires Determination of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applicants' Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
2/24 SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - House (102 - 1)
2/24 HB 1184 Establishes State Definitions for "Man" and "Woman" Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
2/23 SB 1 Establishes and Amends Certain Requirements for SNAP Eligibility Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
2/19 HB 1792 Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164)
2/19 HB 1473 Authorizes Private Citizens to Refuse Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
2/18 SB 244 Requires Individuals to Use Restrooms in Government Buildings According to Their Biological Sex Veto Override Passed - House (87 - 37)
2/17 SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - House (37 - 19)
2/16 H 607 Requires Public Entities to Separate Restrooms by Sex Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
2/12 SB 76 Expands Requirements for State and Local Government Entities to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (61 - 28)
2/12 SB 405 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Healthcare Providers Who Perform Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 H 4755 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint All Members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission Bill Passed - House (71 - 10)
2/12 H 4755 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint All Members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission Bill Passed - House (71 - 10)
2/12 HB 538 Requires Mississippi Agencies to Comply With Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (77 - 40)
2/11 S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (218 - 213)
2/11 H J Res 72 Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025 Bill Passed - House (219 - 211)
2/10 HB 220 Authorizes the Governor and Legislature Leaders to Replace Appointed State Board Members Bill Passed - House (82 - 3)
2/10 HB 220 Authorizes the Governor and Legislature Leaders to Replace Appointed State Board Members Bill Passed - House (82 - 3)
2/05 SB 254 Prohibits Undocumented Immigrants From Receiving Public Benefits Bill Passed - House (86 - 36)
2/05 HB 174 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Providing Cross-Sex Hormones and Puberty Blockers to Minors Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
2/03 HB 444 Prohibits the State and Any Local Government From Entering Into an Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - House (99 - 40)
2/02 HR 3123 Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 1)
2/02 HR 980 Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (402 - 2)
2/02 HR 3123 Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 1)
1/30 SB 134 Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts Bill Passed - House (57 - 18)
1/30 HB 9 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Entering Into Certain Immigration Enforcement Agreements and Using Public Property for Immigration-Related Detainment Bill Passed - House (40 - 29)
1/28 SB 244 Requires Individuals to Use Restrooms in Government Buildings According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (87 - 36)
1/28 HB 1343 Authorizes the Indiana National Guard to Establish a Military Police Force Bill Passed - House (67 - 29)
1/27 HB 4433 Expands the State Definition of Human Smuggling to Include Harboring and Assisting Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (81 - 9)
1/15 HB 197 Requires Businesses of All Sizes to Use the E-Verify System to Check Worker Eligibility Bill Passed - House (80 - 30)
1/15 HR 2988 Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act Bill Passed - House (213 - 205)
1/13 HB 884 Defines Businesses as Adult-Oriented if They Hold Drag Shows Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
1/12 A 5886 Amends the Process for Filling Vacancies From New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives Bill Passed - House (66 - 7)
1/08 HR 504 Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act Veto Override Failed - House (236 - 188)
1/08 H Res 780 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock Resolution Passed - House (224 - 202)
1/07 H Res 780 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock Motion Agreed - House (221 - 205)
12/17 H Con Res 61 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere Joint Resolution Failed - House (210 - 216)
12/17 HR 3492 Protect Children's Innocence Act Bill Passed - House (216 - 211)
12/17 H Con Res 61 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere Joint Resolution Failed - House (210 - 216)
12/16 HR 4371 To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children Bill Passed - House (225 - 201)
12/11 H Res 939 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Tabled - House (237 - 140)
12/11 HR 2550 Protect America's Workforce Act Bill Passed - House (231 - 195)
12/11 HR 2550 Protect America's Workforce Act Bill Passed - House (231 - 195)
12/10 S 1071 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Bill Passed - House (312 - 112)
12/09 HB 2001 Repeals a Ban on Public Sector Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
12/05 HB 1032 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
11/21 H Con Res 58 Denouncing the horrors of socialism Joint Resolution Passed - House (285 - 98)
11/19 H Res 893 Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs Motion Agreed - House (310 - 103)
11/19 AB 596 Appropriates Funds to the State Department of Veterans Affairs to Provide Grants to Organizations that Provide Services to Homeless Veterans Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
11/19 HR 6019 To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. Bill Passed - House (426 - 0)
11/18 H Res 888 Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. Resolution Failed - House (209 - 214)
11/18 H Res 878 Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois Bill Passed - House (236 - 183)

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