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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
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  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

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
Aug. 8, 2026 National PN 1078 Nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General, vice Pamela Bondi Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 49)
July 2, 2026 NC HB 328 Prohibits the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 6)
July 2, 2026 CA AB 2018 Expands Use of the Department of Justice's Missing Persons DNA Program Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 30, 2026 NC HB 1173 Specifies Criteria for Identifying and Prosecuting Alleged Gang Activity Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
June 25, 2026 DE HB 368 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Acting on Behalf of Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 25, 2026 PA SB 1212 Amends Statutory Language to Reduce Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Wait Times Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
June 24, 2026 NC HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16)
June 24, 2026 NC HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16)
June 24, 2026 PA SB 1273 Authorizes Electronic Toll Data to be Provided to Law Enforcement in Amber Alert and Missing Endangered Persons Cases Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 2)
June 23, 2026 PA SB 469 Authorizes $1 Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
June 23, 2026 PA SB 469 Authorizes $1 Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
June 18, 2026 NJ S 1090 Establishes the Crime of Political Violence Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
June 17, 2026 National S Res 616 A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Motion Rejected - Senate (44 - 50)
June 15, 2026 CA AB 1948 Extends the Duration of Concealed Carry Licenses from Two to Three Years Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 11, 2026 RI S 2047 Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
June 11, 2026 National PN 904-1 Nomination of Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein Nomination Confirmed - Senate (49 - 44)
June 5, 2026 National S 1318 Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
June 5, 2026 National S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 47)
June 5, 2026 National S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 47)
June 3, 2026 RI H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 3, 2026 RI H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 3, 2026 National S 2 Secure America Act Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 46)
June 3, 2026 National S 2 Secure America Act Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 46)
June 1, 2026 LA HB 414 Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8)
May 29, 2026 LA HB 410 Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
May 20, 2026 LA HB 782 Expands Regulations and Increases Fees for Nicotine Sales Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 0)
May 19, 2026 AK HB 239 Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 19, 2026 LA HB 789 Authorizes Seizure of Off-road Vehicles by Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 18, 2026 LA HB 568 Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
May 18, 2026 LA HB 568 Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
May 6, 2026 DE HB 151 Prohibits Government Partnership with Private Detention Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
May 5, 2026 LA HB 102 Establishes the Crime of Second Degree Cruelty to the Elderly and Individuals with Infirmities Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 4, 2026 MN SF 4067 Prohibits Assault-Style Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines and Establishes Other Regulations Related to Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
May 3, 2026 IA HF 2787 Prohibits the Operation of Warrant Resolution Clinics Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 12)
May 2, 2026 IA HF 2542 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of Seven Years for Individuals Convicted of a Third Felony Offense Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
April 29, 2026 National PN 730-14 Nomination of Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, vice Steven M. Dettelbach, resigned Nomination Confirmed - Senate (59 - 39)
April 29, 2026 OK HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
April 27, 2026 National PN 730-14 Nomination of Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, vice Steven M. Dettelbach, resigned Cloture Invoked - Senate (54 - 37)
April 22, 2026 CO SB 26-036 Authorizes Advanced Release of Some Inmates When Overcrowding Occurs in Prisons Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
April 20, 2026 OK HB 1933 Prohibits the Use of Nitrous Oxide for the Purpose of Intoxication Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
April 14, 2026 KY HB 312 Authorizes Provisional Concealed Carry Licenses for 18 to 20 Year Olds Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
April 14, 2026 VT H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
April 14, 2026 VT H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
April 14, 2026 CT SB 397 Authorizes Residents to Sue Federal Law Enforcement in State Court Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
April 13, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
April 10, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
April 9, 2026 KS HB 2333 Establishes Protections for Political Speech on College Campuses Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
April 8, 2026 ME LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/19 HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
8/19 HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
8/08 PN 1078 Nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General, vice Pamela Bondi Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 49)
7/02 HB 328 Prohibits the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 6)
7/02 AB 2018 Expands Use of the Department of Justice's Missing Persons DNA Program Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/30 HB 1173 Specifies Criteria for Identifying and Prosecuting Alleged Gang Activity Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
6/25 HB 368 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Acting on Behalf of Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/25 SB 1212 Amends Statutory Language to Reduce Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Wait Times Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
6/24 HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16)
6/24 HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16)
6/24 SB 1273 Authorizes Electronic Toll Data to be Provided to Law Enforcement in Amber Alert and Missing Endangered Persons Cases Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 2)
6/23 SB 469 Authorizes $1 Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
6/23 SB 469 Authorizes $1 Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
6/18 S 1090 Establishes the Crime of Political Violence Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
6/17 S Res 616 A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Motion Rejected - Senate (44 - 50)
6/15 AB 1948 Extends the Duration of Concealed Carry Licenses from Two to Three Years Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/11 S 2047 Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
6/11 PN 904-1 Nomination of Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein Nomination Confirmed - Senate (49 - 44)
6/05 S 1318 Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
6/05 S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 47)
6/05 S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 47)
6/03 H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/03 H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/03 S 2 Secure America Act Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 46)
6/03 S 2 Secure America Act Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 46)
6/01 HB 414 Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8)
5/29 HB 410 Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
5/20 HB 782 Expands Regulations and Increases Fees for Nicotine Sales Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 0)
5/19 HB 239 Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/19 HB 789 Authorizes Seizure of Off-road Vehicles by Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/18 HB 568 Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
5/18 HB 568 Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
5/06 HB 151 Prohibits Government Partnership with Private Detention Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
5/05 HB 102 Establishes the Crime of Second Degree Cruelty to the Elderly and Individuals with Infirmities Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/04 SF 4067 Prohibits Assault-Style Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines and Establishes Other Regulations Related to Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
5/03 HF 2787 Prohibits the Operation of Warrant Resolution Clinics Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 12)
5/02 HF 2542 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of Seven Years for Individuals Convicted of a Third Felony Offense Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
4/29 PN 730-14 Nomination of Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, vice Steven M. Dettelbach, resigned Nomination Confirmed - Senate (59 - 39)
4/29 HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
4/27 PN 730-14 Nomination of Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, vice Steven M. Dettelbach, resigned Cloture Invoked - Senate (54 - 37)
4/22 SB 26-036 Authorizes Advanced Release of Some Inmates When Overcrowding Occurs in Prisons Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
4/20 HB 1933 Prohibits the Use of Nitrous Oxide for the Purpose of Intoxication Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
4/14 HB 312 Authorizes Provisional Concealed Carry Licenses for 18 to 20 Year Olds Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
4/14 H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
4/14 H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
4/14 SB 397 Authorizes Residents to Sue Federal Law Enforcement in State Court Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
4/13 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
4/10 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
4/09 HB 2333 Establishes Protections for Political Speech on College Campuses Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
4/08 LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
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