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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 2, 2026 OR SB 1599 Requires the Referendum Regarding Gas Tax Increases to Appear on the 2026 State Primary Ballot Bill Passed - House (31 - 20)
March 2, 2026 ID S 1300 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint the Directors of the Departments of Transportation, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
March 2, 2026 AZ HCR 2056 Establishes the Constitutional Right to Refuse Medical Mandates Bill Passed - House (31 - 23)
Feb. 27, 2026 IN SB 176 Limits Municipalities' Ability to Impose Restrictions on Shooting Ranges Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 25)
Feb. 27, 2026 IN SB 176 Limits Municipalities' Ability to Impose Restrictions on Shooting Ranges Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 8)
Feb. 26, 2026 National PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. (57 - 33)
Feb. 26, 2026 National PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 34)
Feb. 25, 2026 IN HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 21)
Feb. 25, 2026 IN SB 76 Expands Requirements for State and Local Government Entities to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
Feb. 25, 2026 National PN 730-19 Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026, vice Alvin Brown (50 - 45)
Feb. 25, 2026 OH SB 63 Prohibits Ranked Choice Voting Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
Feb. 25, 2026 OH SB 63 Prohibits Ranked Choice Voting Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
Feb. 25, 2026 VA SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
Feb. 25, 2026 VA SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
Feb. 25, 2026 IA SF 2203 Requires the Secretary of State to Use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program to Verify Registered Voters' Citizenship Status Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
Feb. 25, 2026 AZ SB 1520 Requires State Law Enforcement to Share Information Upon Request with the Federal Government Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
Feb. 25, 2026 OH HB 503 Requires Municipalities to Obtain Voter Approval Before Modifying a Municipal Income Tax Reciprocity Credit Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
Feb. 24, 2026 IN HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
Feb. 24, 2026 National HR 6329 Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (362 - 1)
Feb. 24, 2026 SD HB 1184 Establishes State Definitions for "Man" and "Woman" Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2026 IN SB 243 Amends and Establishes State Income Tax Statutes to Conform with Certain Provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025" Bill Passed - House (77 - 19)
Feb. 23, 2026 OR SB 1599 Requires the Referendum Regarding Gas Tax Increases to Appear on the 2026 State Primary Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
Feb. 23, 2026 AZ HCR 2016 Establishes a Ballot Initiative to Require Precinct-Based Voting Bill Passed - House (32 - 25)
Feb. 20, 2026 KY SB 80 Amends the State Constitution to Restore Voting Rights to Certain Convicted Felons Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
Feb. 20, 2026 UT HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
Feb. 20, 2026 UT HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
Feb. 20, 2026 KY SB 154 Limits Types of Identification Accepted for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
Feb. 20, 2026 KY SB 80 Amends the State Constitution to Restore Voting Rights to Certain Convicted Felons Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
Feb. 19, 2026 SD SB 175 Requires Voters to Provide Citizenship Status When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
Feb. 19, 2026 WI AB 1027 Requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to Share Data From the SNAP Program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Bill Passed - House (54 - 39)
Feb. 19, 2026 FL HJR 203 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation Bill Passed - House (80 - 30)
Feb. 19, 2026 KS HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - House (77 - 45)
Feb. 17, 2026 VA SB 783 Restricts State and Local Law Enforcement From Engaging in a Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 16, 2026 WA HB 2333 Authorizes Use of Campaign Funds and Other Personal Security Measures for Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
Feb. 16, 2026 WA HB 2333 Authorizes Use of Campaign Funds and Other Personal Security Measures for Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
Feb. 12, 2026 National H J Res 142 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 47)
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 277 Limits Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules to Seven Years Unless Renewed Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 275 Limits Government Agencies' Ability to Promulgate Rules Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 MD HB 444 Prohibits the State and Any Local Government From Entering Into an Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
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. 11, 2026 National H J Res 142 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (51 - 46)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI SB 277 Limits Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules to Seven Years Unless Renewed Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI SB 275 Limits Government Agencies' Ability to Promulgate Rules Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
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 National PN 726-4 Nomination of Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Aaron Reitz, resigned Nomination Confirmed - Senate (52 - 46)
Feb. 10, 2026 AL HB 220 Authorizes the Governor and Legislature Leaders to Replace Appointed State Board Members Bill Passed - House (82 - 3)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/02 SB 1599 Requires the Referendum Regarding Gas Tax Increases to Appear on the 2026 State Primary Ballot Bill Passed - House (31 - 20)
3/02 S 1300 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint the Directors of the Departments of Transportation, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
3/02 HCR 2056 Establishes the Constitutional Right to Refuse Medical Mandates Bill Passed - House (31 - 23)
2/27 SB 176 Limits Municipalities' Ability to Impose Restrictions on Shooting Ranges Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 25)
2/27 SB 176 Limits Municipalities' Ability to Impose Restrictions on Shooting Ranges Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 8)
2/26 PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. (57 - 33)
2/26 PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 34)
2/25 HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 21)
2/25 SB 76 Expands Requirements for State and Local Government Entities to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
2/25 PN 730-19 Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026, vice Alvin Brown (50 - 45)
2/25 SB 63 Prohibits Ranked Choice Voting Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
2/25 SB 63 Prohibits Ranked Choice Voting Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
2/25 SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
2/25 SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
2/25 SF 2203 Requires the Secretary of State to Use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program to Verify Registered Voters' Citizenship Status Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
2/25 SB 1520 Requires State Law Enforcement to Share Information Upon Request with the Federal Government Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
2/25 HB 503 Requires Municipalities to Obtain Voter Approval Before Modifying a Municipal Income Tax Reciprocity Credit Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
2/24 HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
2/24 HR 6329 Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (362 - 1)
2/24 HB 1184 Establishes State Definitions for "Man" and "Woman" Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
2/23 SB 243 Amends and Establishes State Income Tax Statutes to Conform with Certain Provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025" Bill Passed - House (77 - 19)
2/23 SB 1599 Requires the Referendum Regarding Gas Tax Increases to Appear on the 2026 State Primary Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
2/23 HCR 2016 Establishes a Ballot Initiative to Require Precinct-Based Voting Bill Passed - House (32 - 25)
2/20 SB 80 Amends the State Constitution to Restore Voting Rights to Certain Convicted Felons Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
2/20 HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
2/20 HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
2/20 SB 154 Limits Types of Identification Accepted for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
2/20 SB 80 Amends the State Constitution to Restore Voting Rights to Certain Convicted Felons Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
2/19 SB 175 Requires Voters to Provide Citizenship Status When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
2/19 AB 1027 Requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to Share Data From the SNAP Program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Bill Passed - House (54 - 39)
2/19 HJR 203 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation Bill Passed - House (80 - 30)
2/19 HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - House (77 - 45)
2/17 SB 783 Restricts State and Local Law Enforcement From Engaging in a Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/16 HB 2333 Authorizes Use of Campaign Funds and Other Personal Security Measures for Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
2/16 HB 2333 Authorizes Use of Campaign Funds and Other Personal Security Measures for Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
2/12 H J Res 142 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 47)
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 277 Limits Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules to Seven Years Unless Renewed Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 SB 275 Limits Government Agencies' Ability to Promulgate Rules Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 HB 444 Prohibits the State and Any Local Government From Entering Into an Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
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)
2/11 H J Res 142 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (51 - 46)
2/11 SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/11 SB 277 Limits Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules to Seven Years Unless Renewed Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/11 SB 275 Limits Government Agencies' Ability to Promulgate Rules Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
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 PN 726-4 Nomination of Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Aaron Reitz, resigned Nomination Confirmed - Senate (52 - 46)
2/10 HB 220 Authorizes the Governor and Legislature Leaders to Replace Appointed State Board Members Bill Passed - House (82 - 3)
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