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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:

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 18, 2024 IA SF 2433 Appropriates Funding for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) Bill Passed - House (56 - 35)
April 18, 2024 IA SF 2433 Appropriates Funding for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) Bill Passed - House (56 - 35)
April 18, 2024 IL HB 5164 Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes Bill Passed - House (67 - 39)
April 18, 2024 IL HB 5164 Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes Bill Passed - House (67 - 39)
April 17, 2024 National HR 4639 Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 199)
April 16, 2024 IA SF 2385 Establishes Rules on Local Governing Bodies Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
April 15, 2024 MN SF 4399 Amends and Updates Several State Human Service Policies Bill Passed - House (69 - 62)
April 12, 2024 KY HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 17)
April 12, 2024 KY HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 17)
April 12, 2024 AK HCR 13 Establishes Recognition of the NSCL on it's 50th Anniversary Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 7)
April 11, 2024 National S 382 Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (301 - 15)
April 5, 2024 MD HB 732 Establishes Baltimore City Council Legislative Authority over the Baltimore City Police Department Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 7)
April 2, 2024 ME LD 1578 Requires Adoption of the Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 72)
April 2, 2024 ID S 1447 Appropriates Funding for the State General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
April 2, 2024 AL HB 227 Repeals the Current Ethics Laws for Public Officials and Employees Bill Passed - House (79 - 9)
March 28, 2024 GA SB 479 Establishes Guidelines to Raise and Standardize Pay for Judges Conference Report Adopted - House (117 - 50)
March 28, 2024 GA HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 75)
March 28, 2024 GA HB 1207 Requires Proofing of Ballots By Local Superintendents in Certain Races Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 75)
March 28, 2024 GA SB 189 Establishes New Rules and Regulations for Challenging Voter Qualifications Bill Passed - House (101 - 73)
March 28, 2024 ID H 752 Appropriates Funding for the Office of the Attorney General for Fiscal Year 2025 Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
March 27, 2024 ID S 1377 Requires Paid Signature Gatherers to Disclose that They are Being Paid Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
March 27, 2024 MO HB 2142 Expands Broadband Internet Access for Rural Communities Bill Passed - House (146 - 0)
March 27, 2024 MO HB 2628 Prohibits Distributing False Media Messages for Any Political Candidate within 90 Days of an Election Bill Passed - House (133 - 5)
March 26, 2024 GA SB 502 Prohibits State Agencies from Contracting with Certain Companies for Marketing Purposes Bill Passed - House (103 - 64)
March 21, 2024 IA HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 43)
March 15, 2024 ID S 1317 Authorizes Gasden Flag "Don't Tread On Me" License Plates Bill Passed - House (58 - 8)
March 14, 2024 TN HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 12, 2024 National HR 6276 USE IT Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (217 - 203)
March 11, 2024 ID H 599 Prohibits Ballot Harvesting Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
March 11, 2024 ID H 599 Prohibits Ballot Harvesting Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 624 Rescinds Voter Registration Records for individuals Who Move out of the State or Receive a Driver's License in Another Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 4350 Repeals State Policy Allowing Individuals to File Candidacy for a Vacant Public Office After the Filing Deadline Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 12)
March 8, 2024 IN HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 13)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 4552 Requires Candidates in Partisan Elections to Immediately Verify Their Party Affiliation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
March 7, 2024 WY SF 83 Amends Statutory References Resulting from Inadvertent Errors and Omissions in Previous Legislation Bill Passed - House (55 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WY SF 83 Amends Statutory References Resulting from Inadvertent Errors and Omissions in Previous Legislation Bill Passed - House (55 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WY SF 13 Authorizes the Legislature to Prosecute Actions Involving the Proper Administration and Interpretation of Federal Acts Bill Passed - House (47 - 15)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 542 Specifies Vacancy Protocols for County Commissions Bill Passed - House (95 - 3)
March 7, 2024 AL SB 1 Prohibits Assistance with Absentee Voting Bill Passed - House (75 - 28)
March 7, 2024 OR SB 5701 Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies Bill Passed - House (49 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WV HCR 57 Alleges Support for a Convention of States to Propose Amendments to the Constitutions of the United States to Create Fiscal Responsibility by and Within the Federal Government Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 18)
March 7, 2024 MS HB 1609 Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies Bill Passed - House (96 - 11)
March 7, 2024 TN HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
March 6, 2024 IN HB 1338 Authorizes Increased Control Over Meeting Decorum Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 36)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 35 Requires Public Records Related to DOC Investigations Bill Passed - House (59 - 2)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 23 Amends Public Utilities Energy Resource Procurement Bill Passed - House (54 - 8)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 90 Establishes a State-Managed Local Government Equity Investment Pool Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Bill Passed - House (79 - 15)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 27 Establishes Public Service Commission Integrated Resource Plans Bill Passed - House (35 - 27)
March 6, 2024 OR SB 1533 Requires the Secretary of State Translate Voter Pamphlets into the 10 Most Common Languages in the State Bill Passed - House (45 - 9)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 53 Amends the Number of Judges in the 6th Judicial District Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 601 Establishes the West Virginia Women's Bill of Right's Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
March 6, 2024 MS HB 1156 Expands Laws for Polling Places Bill Passed - House (122 - 0)
March 6, 2024 MS HB 1156 Expands Laws for Polling Places Bill Passed - House (122 - 0)
March 6, 2024 National H Res 1061 Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment Resolution Passed - House (339 - 85)
March 6, 2024 National HR 3821 Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (413 - 7)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4024 Establishes a Cap on Individual Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (52 - 5)
March 5, 2024 SD HB 1244 Authorizes Individuals to Withdraw Their Signatures from Ballot-Question Petitions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 10)
March 5, 2024 OR SB 1571 Requires Disclosure of AI in Political Campaign Advertisements Bill Passed - House (52 - 3)
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 IA HF 2610 Amends Voter Laws in Iowa Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
March 5, 2024 IA HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Bill Passed - House (53 - 41)
March 4, 2024 VA SB 487 Requires the Joint Commission on Technology and Science Analyze Usage of Artificial Intelligence by Public Bodies (89 - 7)
March 4, 2024 IN SB 234 Amends Disaster Emergency Powers for the Governor Bill Passed - House (71 - 27)
March 4, 2024 OR SB 1530 Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations Bill Passed - House (51 - 6)
March 4, 2024 KY HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4045 Reduces Retirement Age for Firefighters and Police with 5 Years Left on the Job from 60 to 55 Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
March 4, 2024 KY HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
Feb. 29, 2024 SD SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
Feb. 29, 2024 SD SB 47 Increases Amount Paid to Counties for Diversion Programs to Keep Juvenile Offenders out of the Justice System Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ HB 2436 Requires State Contractors Inform the State of Any Purchases or Contracts with Foreign Adversaries Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 29, 2024 IA HF 2556 Requires Enforcement Mechanisms for Firearms Regulation Compliance by Political Subdivisions Bill Passed - House (84 - 11)
Feb. 29, 2024 National HR 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (320 - 99)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Bill Passed - House (97 - 74)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ HB 2876 Repeals No-Excuse Mail-In Voting Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/18 SF 2433 Appropriates Funding for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) Bill Passed - House (56 - 35)
4/18 SF 2433 Appropriates Funding for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) Bill Passed - House (56 - 35)
4/18 HB 5164 Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes Bill Passed - House (67 - 39)
4/18 HB 5164 Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes Bill Passed - House (67 - 39)
4/17 HR 4639 Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 199)
4/16 SF 2385 Establishes Rules on Local Governing Bodies Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
4/15 SF 4399 Amends and Updates Several State Human Service Policies Bill Passed - House (69 - 62)
4/12 HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 17)
4/12 HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 17)
4/12 HCR 13 Establishes Recognition of the NSCL on it's 50th Anniversary Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 7)
4/11 S 382 Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (301 - 15)
4/05 HB 732 Establishes Baltimore City Council Legislative Authority over the Baltimore City Police Department Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 7)
4/02 LD 1578 Requires Adoption of the Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 72)
4/02 S 1447 Appropriates Funding for the State General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
4/02 HB 227 Repeals the Current Ethics Laws for Public Officials and Employees Bill Passed - House (79 - 9)
3/28 SB 479 Establishes Guidelines to Raise and Standardize Pay for Judges Conference Report Adopted - House (117 - 50)
3/28 HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 75)
3/28 HB 1207 Requires Proofing of Ballots By Local Superintendents in Certain Races Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 75)
3/28 SB 189 Establishes New Rules and Regulations for Challenging Voter Qualifications Bill Passed - House (101 - 73)
3/28 H 752 Appropriates Funding for the Office of the Attorney General for Fiscal Year 2025 Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
3/27 S 1377 Requires Paid Signature Gatherers to Disclose that They are Being Paid Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
3/27 HB 2142 Expands Broadband Internet Access for Rural Communities Bill Passed - House (146 - 0)
3/27 HB 2628 Prohibits Distributing False Media Messages for Any Political Candidate within 90 Days of an Election Bill Passed - House (133 - 5)
3/26 SB 502 Prohibits State Agencies from Contracting with Certain Companies for Marketing Purposes Bill Passed - House (103 - 64)
3/21 HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 43)
3/15 S 1317 Authorizes Gasden Flag "Don't Tread On Me" License Plates Bill Passed - House (58 - 8)
3/14 HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/12 HR 6276 USE IT Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (217 - 203)
3/11 H 599 Prohibits Ballot Harvesting Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
3/11 H 599 Prohibits Ballot Harvesting Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
3/09 SB 624 Rescinds Voter Registration Records for individuals Who Move out of the State or Receive a Driver's License in Another Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
3/09 HB 4350 Repeals State Policy Allowing Individuals to File Candidacy for a Vacant Public Office After the Filing Deadline Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 12)
3/08 HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 13)
3/08 HB 4552 Requires Candidates in Partisan Elections to Immediately Verify Their Party Affiliation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
3/07 SF 83 Amends Statutory References Resulting from Inadvertent Errors and Omissions in Previous Legislation Bill Passed - House (55 - 7)
3/07 SF 83 Amends Statutory References Resulting from Inadvertent Errors and Omissions in Previous Legislation Bill Passed - House (55 - 7)
3/07 SF 13 Authorizes the Legislature to Prosecute Actions Involving the Proper Administration and Interpretation of Federal Acts Bill Passed - House (47 - 15)
3/07 SB 542 Specifies Vacancy Protocols for County Commissions Bill Passed - House (95 - 3)
3/07 SB 1 Prohibits Assistance with Absentee Voting Bill Passed - House (75 - 28)
3/07 SB 5701 Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies Bill Passed - House (49 - 7)
3/07 HCR 57 Alleges Support for a Convention of States to Propose Amendments to the Constitutions of the United States to Create Fiscal Responsibility by and Within the Federal Government Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 18)
3/07 HB 1609 Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies Bill Passed - House (96 - 11)
3/07 HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
3/06 HB 1338 Authorizes Increased Control Over Meeting Decorum Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 36)
3/06 SF 35 Requires Public Records Related to DOC Investigations Bill Passed - House (59 - 2)
3/06 SF 23 Amends Public Utilities Energy Resource Procurement Bill Passed - House (54 - 8)
3/06 SF 90 Establishes a State-Managed Local Government Equity Investment Pool Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
3/06 SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Bill Passed - House (79 - 15)
3/06 SF 27 Establishes Public Service Commission Integrated Resource Plans Bill Passed - House (35 - 27)
3/06 SB 1533 Requires the Secretary of State Translate Voter Pamphlets into the 10 Most Common Languages in the State Bill Passed - House (45 - 9)
3/06 SF 53 Amends the Number of Judges in the 6th Judicial District Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
3/06 SB 601 Establishes the West Virginia Women's Bill of Right's Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
3/06 HB 1156 Expands Laws for Polling Places Bill Passed - House (122 - 0)
3/06 HB 1156 Expands Laws for Polling Places Bill Passed - House (122 - 0)
3/06 H Res 1061 Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment Resolution Passed - House (339 - 85)
3/06 HR 3821 Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (413 - 7)
3/06 HB 4024 Establishes a Cap on Individual Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (52 - 5)
3/05 HB 1244 Authorizes Individuals to Withdraw Their Signatures from Ballot-Question Petitions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 10)
3/05 SB 1571 Requires Disclosure of AI in Political Campaign Advertisements Bill Passed - House (52 - 3)
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 HF 2610 Amends Voter Laws in Iowa Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
3/05 HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Bill Passed - House (53 - 41)
3/04 SB 487 Requires the Joint Commission on Technology and Science Analyze Usage of Artificial Intelligence by Public Bodies (89 - 7)
3/04 SB 234 Amends Disaster Emergency Powers for the Governor Bill Passed - House (71 - 27)
3/04 SB 1530 Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations Bill Passed - House (51 - 6)
3/04 HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
3/04 HB 4045 Reduces Retirement Age for Firefighters and Police with 5 Years Left on the Job from 60 to 55 Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
3/04 HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
2/29 SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
2/29 SB 47 Increases Amount Paid to Counties for Diversion Programs to Keep Juvenile Offenders out of the Justice System Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
2/29 HB 2436 Requires State Contractors Inform the State of Any Purchases or Contracts with Foreign Adversaries Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/29 HF 2556 Requires Enforcement Mechanisms for Firearms Regulation Compliance by Political Subdivisions Bill Passed - House (84 - 11)
2/29 HR 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (320 - 99)
2/29 HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Bill Passed - House (97 - 74)
2/29 HB 2876 Repeals No-Excuse Mail-In Voting Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
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