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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
May 4, 2026 PA SB 250 Requires the Preamble of the Pennsylvania Constitution to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
May 3, 2026 IA HF 2694 Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations (31 - 14)
May 3, 2026 IA HF 2800 Establishes Various Regulations for State and Local Government and Finances Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
April 30, 2026 CO HB 26-1084 Requires Ballot Measures that Would Reduce Tax Revenue to Disclose Resulting Budget Cuts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 12)
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 National S J Res 139 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 52)
April 29, 2026 National S J Res 99 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" Motion Agreed - Senate (47 - 50)
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 21, 2026 PA SR 211 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to Study the Municipalities Planning Code's Performance Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
April 16, 2026 CA SB 935 Authorizes Local Governments to Continue Use of Design Build Procurement Process for Qualifying Public Works Projects Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
April 16, 2026 CA SB 1204 Requires the Office of Administrative Law to Report a Disapproval of a Regulation Within 60 Days Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
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 TN SB 2473 Amends the Governance Structure for Certain Airports Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
April 10, 2026 NE LB 1075 Amends Election Laws Including Those Related to Related to Ballot Measure Funding Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
April 9, 2026 MD SB 848 Amends Municipal Election Requirements and Authorizes Municipalities to Use Ranked-Choice Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
April 8, 2026 LA SB 256 Requires the Merger of the Offices of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Clerk and Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
April 2, 2026 TN HB 1971 Repeals Individuals' Ability to Sue the State for Claims of Unconstitutional Laws in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
March 26, 2026 KY HB 139 Amends Various Election Processes and Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
March 26, 2026 TN SB 1603 Requires Legislative Approval Before Rescheduling or Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
March 26, 2026 OK SJR 47 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Requires Proof of Identification for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
March 26, 2026 OK SJR 47 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Requires Proof of Identification for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 1286 Requires Political Subdivisions to Provide Suitable Polling Places Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
March 24, 2026 National PN 786-9 Nomination of Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Todd Sunhwae Kim Nomination Confirmed - Senate (52 - 47)
March 24, 2026 ID H 561 Restricts Flags Authorized to be Flown on Government Property Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
March 23, 2026 MS SB 2588 Requires Citizenship Verification for Voters via Federal Database Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
March 23, 2026 National PN 858 Nomination of Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security, vice Kristi Noem (54 - 45)
March 23, 2026 GA HB 154 Requires the Governor to Request for Georgia to be Placed in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone to Observe Daylight Saving Year-Round Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 5)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4070 Prohibits Government Entities from Collecting and Sharing Certain Personal Information Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
March 23, 2026 National PN 786-9 Nomination of Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Todd Sunhwae Kim Cloture Invoked - Senate (51 - 45)
March 22, 2026 National PN 858 Nomination of Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security, vice Kristi Noem Cloture Invoked - Senate (54 - 37)
March 20, 2026 MD SB 933 Repeals and Amends the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Related to Temporary Appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 0)
March 20, 2026 MD SB 933 Repeals and Amends the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Related to Temporary Appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 0)
March 19, 2026 KS HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
March 17, 2026 KY HB 1 Establishes the State's Election to Participate in the Federal Education Scholarship Tax Credit Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
March 12, 2026 FL HB 991 Requires Identification Featuring Proof of Citizenship for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
March 12, 2026 AL SB 360 Expands the Alabama Public Service Commission Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
March 10, 2026 National PN 711 Nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd to be General in the United States Army Nomination Confirmed - Senate (71 - 29)
March 9, 2026 IA SF 579 Prohibits Local Agencies From Enacting Civil Rights Protections That are More Strict Than Those Required by the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
March 9, 2026 National PN 711 Nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd to be General in the United States Army Cloture Invoked - Senate (68 - 28)
March 7, 2026 UT HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 12)
March 7, 2026 UT HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 12)
March 6, 2026 UT HB 242 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Remove Their Name From a Ballot Initiative Petition Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
March 6, 2026 OR HB 4177 Limits Government Officials' Communication Outside of Public Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 3)
March 6, 2026 GA SR 838 Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote Resolution Failed - Senate (32 - 23)
March 6, 2026 GA SR 838 Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote Resolution Failed - Senate (32 - 23)
March 6, 2026 GA SR 875 Extends the Jurisdiction of Grand Juries to Include Election and Voting-Related Crimes Resolution Failed - Senate (28 - 21)
March 6, 2026 GA SB 568 Prohibits the Use of QR Codes on Election Ballots Bill Failed - Senate (27 - 21)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/04 SB 250 Requires the Preamble of the Pennsylvania Constitution to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
5/03 HF 2694 Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations (31 - 14)
5/03 HF 2800 Establishes Various Regulations for State and Local Government and Finances Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
4/30 HB 26-1084 Requires Ballot Measures that Would Reduce Tax Revenue to Disclose Resulting Budget Cuts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 12)
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 S J Res 139 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 52)
4/29 S J Res 99 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" Motion Agreed - Senate (47 - 50)
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)
4/21 SR 211 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to Study the Municipalities Planning Code's Performance Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
4/16 SB 935 Authorizes Local Governments to Continue Use of Design Build Procurement Process for Qualifying Public Works Projects Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
4/16 SB 1204 Requires the Office of Administrative Law to Report a Disapproval of a Regulation Within 60 Days Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
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 2473 Amends the Governance Structure for Certain Airports Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
4/10 LB 1075 Amends Election Laws Including Those Related to Related to Ballot Measure Funding Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
4/09 SB 848 Amends Municipal Election Requirements and Authorizes Municipalities to Use Ranked-Choice Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
4/08 SB 256 Requires the Merger of the Offices of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Clerk and Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
4/02 HB 1971 Repeals Individuals' Ability to Sue the State for Claims of Unconstitutional Laws in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
3/26 HB 139 Amends Various Election Processes and Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
3/26 SB 1603 Requires Legislative Approval Before Rescheduling or Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/26 SJR 47 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Requires Proof of Identification for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
3/26 SJR 47 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Requires Proof of Identification for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
3/25 SB 1286 Requires Political Subdivisions to Provide Suitable Polling Places Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
3/24 PN 786-9 Nomination of Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Todd Sunhwae Kim Nomination Confirmed - Senate (52 - 47)
3/24 H 561 Restricts Flags Authorized to be Flown on Government Property Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
3/23 SB 2588 Requires Citizenship Verification for Voters via Federal Database Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
3/23 PN 858 Nomination of Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security, vice Kristi Noem (54 - 45)
3/23 HB 154 Requires the Governor to Request for Georgia to be Placed in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone to Observe Daylight Saving Year-Round Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 5)
3/23 A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/23 A 4070 Prohibits Government Entities from Collecting and Sharing Certain Personal Information Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
3/23 PN 786-9 Nomination of Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Todd Sunhwae Kim Cloture Invoked - Senate (51 - 45)
3/22 PN 858 Nomination of Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security, vice Kristi Noem Cloture Invoked - Senate (54 - 37)
3/20 SB 933 Repeals and Amends the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Related to Temporary Appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 0)
3/20 SB 933 Repeals and Amends the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Related to Temporary Appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 0)
3/19 HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
3/17 HB 1 Establishes the State's Election to Participate in the Federal Education Scholarship Tax Credit Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
3/12 HB 991 Requires Identification Featuring Proof of Citizenship for Voting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
3/12 SB 360 Expands the Alabama Public Service Commission Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
3/10 PN 711 Nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd to be General in the United States Army Nomination Confirmed - Senate (71 - 29)
3/09 SF 579 Prohibits Local Agencies From Enacting Civil Rights Protections That are More Strict Than Those Required by the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
3/09 PN 711 Nomination of Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd to be General in the United States Army Cloture Invoked - Senate (68 - 28)
3/07 HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 12)
3/07 HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 12)
3/06 HB 242 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Remove Their Name From a Ballot Initiative Petition Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
3/06 HB 4177 Limits Government Officials' Communication Outside of Public Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 3)
3/06 SR 838 Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote Resolution Failed - Senate (32 - 23)
3/06 SR 838 Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote Resolution Failed - Senate (32 - 23)
3/06 SR 875 Extends the Jurisdiction of Grand Juries to Include Election and Voting-Related Crimes Resolution Failed - Senate (28 - 21)
3/06 SB 568 Prohibits the Use of QR Codes on Election Ballots Bill Failed - Senate (27 - 21)
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