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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 4, 2022 FL SB 524 Establishes Office of Election Crimes and Security Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
March 3, 2022 IN SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
March 3, 2022 IN SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
March 2, 2022 UT HB 218 Amends Various Ballot Measure and Election Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
March 2, 2022 UT HB 313 Expands Restrictions on Elections and Voting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
March 2, 2022 UT HB 218 Amends Various Ballot Measure and Election Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
March 1, 2022 IN HB 1116 Increases Requirements for Mail-In Voting Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10)
Feb. 24, 2022 GA HB 437 Amends Fulton County Commissioner District Boundaries (32 - 20)
Feb. 24, 2022 OR HB 4133 Authorizes Voter Registration Without State-Issued ID Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
Feb. 23, 2022 ME LD 344 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sex "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
Feb. 22, 2022 UT SB 115 Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 884 Classifies Courses on U.S. Constitution as Diversity, Ethnic Studies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
Feb. 21, 2022 WI SB 934 Authorizes the Processing of Absentee Ballots the Day before an Election Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 18, 2022 LA HB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
Feb. 18, 2022 LA HB 14 Authorizes New Election Districts for the House of Representatives Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
Feb. 18, 2022 LA SB 5 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
Feb. 17, 2022 NC HB 980 Amends State Legislative House Districts in Accordance with the State Supreme Court Order Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 3)
Feb. 17, 2022 NC SB 744 Amends State Senate Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19)
Feb. 17, 2022 NC SB 745 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19)
Feb. 16, 2022 NH HB 50 Establishes State House District Boundaries "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
Feb. 16, 2022 NM HB 46 Establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
Feb. 16, 2022 AR SB 2 Appropriates Monies for Governor's Office Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
Feb. 16, 2022 AR SB 2 Appropriates Monies for Governor's Office Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
Feb. 15, 2022 RI H 7323 Establishes Congressional, State District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
Feb. 15, 2022 VT S 122 Requires Presidential Electors to Certify Based on National Popular Vote Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
Feb. 15, 2022 RI S 2162 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA SB 4 Limits the Duration of Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA SJ 1 Expands Voting Rights of Released Inmates (24 - 16)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA SB 4 Limits the Duration of Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
Feb. 14, 2022 National PN 1593 Nomination of Robert Califf as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Cloture Invoked - Senate (49 - 45)
Feb. 14, 2022 LA SB 1 Amends State Senate Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
Feb. 14, 2022 LA SB 15 Amends Supreme Court District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
Feb. 14, 2022 LA SB 15 Amends Supreme Court District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
Feb. 10, 2022 GA SB 457 Specifies New Commission Districts Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
Feb. 10, 2022 ID S 1255 Establishes the Empowering Parents Grant Program with Funds from the American Rescue Plan Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
Feb. 9, 2022 AZ SB 1008 Establishes Automatic Recount Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
Feb. 8, 2022 KS SB 355 Amends State Congressional Districts Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
Feb. 8, 2022 WA HCR 4407 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14)
Feb. 2, 2022 NY A 9167 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
Feb. 2, 2022 AZ SB 1009 Limits the Governor's Power to Declare a Public Health Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
Feb. 2, 2022 GA SB 369 Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 21)
Feb. 1, 2022 AL SB 77 Prohibits Purchase of Foreign-Made U.S. and Alabama Flags Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
Jan. 25, 2022 GA SR 363 Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18)
Jan. 25, 2022 GA SR 363 Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18)
Jan. 24, 2022 PA HB 2146 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Jan. 20, 2022 KY SB 3 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
Jan. 20, 2022 SC S 865 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 15)
Jan. 20, 2022 MD SJ 2 Establishes New General Assembly District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
Jan. 20, 2022 TN SB 780 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
Jan. 20, 2022 VA SB 35 Extends the 60-Day Commission Planning Period Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
Jan. 19, 2022 National HR 5746 Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 48)
Jan. 19, 2022 NC HB 605 Amends the Upcoming 2022 Primary Date Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17)
Jan. 12, 2022 MS HB 384 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 18)
Jan. 10, 2022 NE LR 14 Establishes a Resolution to Amend the United States Constitution Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 10)
Jan. 8, 2022 KY HB 2 Amends State House District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
Jan. 6, 2022 KY HB 172 Amends Election Filing Deadlines Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
Jan. 6, 2022 KY SB 2 Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
Jan. 5, 2022 NH HB 293 Amends Child Adoption Process "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
Jan. 5, 2022 IL HB 3138 Amends Judicial Circuits and Subcircuits Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 16)
Jan. 5, 2022 IL HB 3138 Amends Judicial Circuits and Subcircuits Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 16)
Jan. 5, 2022 ME SP 620 Authorizes Legislature to Continue Meeting Electronically Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
Dec. 10, 2021 NM SB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
Nov. 17, 2021 OK SB 4 Specifies the Application of Certain Reapportioned Districts to Certain Elections Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
Nov. 16, 2021 OH SB 258 Establishes Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
Nov. 16, 2021 OH SB 258 Establishes Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
Nov. 14, 2021 NV SB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9)
Nov. 10, 2021 SD HB 1001 Amends State Legislative Districts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 2)
Nov. 10, 2021 UT SB 2004 Establishes Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
Nov. 10, 2021 UT HB 2004 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
Nov. 9, 2021 GA SB 1 Amends State Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 21)
Nov. 8, 2021 WI SB 622 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Nov. 4, 2021 NC HB 976 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21)
Nov. 3, 2021 AL HB 2 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/04 SB 524 Establishes Office of Election Crimes and Security Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
3/03 SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
3/03 SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
3/02 HB 218 Amends Various Ballot Measure and Election Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
3/02 HB 313 Expands Restrictions on Elections and Voting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
3/02 HB 218 Amends Various Ballot Measure and Election Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
3/01 HB 1116 Increases Requirements for Mail-In Voting Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10)
2/24 HB 437 Amends Fulton County Commissioner District Boundaries (32 - 20)
2/24 HB 4133 Authorizes Voter Registration Without State-Issued ID Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
2/23 LD 344 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sex "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
2/22 SB 115 Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
2/22 AB 884 Classifies Courses on U.S. Constitution as Diversity, Ethnic Studies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/22 SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/22 SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
2/21 SB 934 Authorizes the Processing of Absentee Ballots the Day before an Election Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/18 HB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
2/18 HB 14 Authorizes New Election Districts for the House of Representatives Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
2/18 SB 5 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
2/17 HB 980 Amends State Legislative House Districts in Accordance with the State Supreme Court Order Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 3)
2/17 SB 744 Amends State Senate Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19)
2/17 SB 745 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19)
2/16 HB 50 Establishes State House District Boundaries "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
2/16 HB 46 Establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
2/16 SB 2 Appropriates Monies for Governor's Office Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
2/16 SB 2 Appropriates Monies for Governor's Office Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
2/15 H 7323 Establishes Congressional, State District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
2/15 S 122 Requires Presidential Electors to Certify Based on National Popular Vote Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
2/15 S 2162 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
2/15 SB 4 Limits the Duration of Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
2/15 SJ 1 Expands Voting Rights of Released Inmates (24 - 16)
2/15 SB 4 Limits the Duration of Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
2/14 PN 1593 Nomination of Robert Califf as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Cloture Invoked - Senate (49 - 45)
2/14 SB 1 Amends State Senate Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
2/14 SB 15 Amends Supreme Court District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
2/14 SB 15 Amends Supreme Court District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
2/10 SB 457 Specifies New Commission Districts Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
2/10 S 1255 Establishes the Empowering Parents Grant Program with Funds from the American Rescue Plan Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
2/09 SB 1008 Establishes Automatic Recount Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
2/08 SB 355 Amends State Congressional Districts Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
2/08 HCR 4407 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14)
2/02 A 9167 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
2/02 SB 1009 Limits the Governor's Power to Declare a Public Health Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
2/02 SB 369 Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 21)
2/01 SB 77 Prohibits Purchase of Foreign-Made U.S. and Alabama Flags Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
1/25 SR 363 Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18)
1/25 SR 363 Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18)
1/24 HB 2146 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
1/20 SB 3 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
1/20 S 865 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 15)
1/20 SJ 2 Establishes New General Assembly District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
1/20 SB 780 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
1/20 SB 35 Extends the 60-Day Commission Planning Period Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
1/19 HR 5746 Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 48)
1/19 HB 605 Amends the Upcoming 2022 Primary Date Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17)
1/12 HB 384 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 18)
1/10 LR 14 Establishes a Resolution to Amend the United States Constitution Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 10)
1/08 HB 2 Amends State House District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
1/06 HB 172 Amends Election Filing Deadlines Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
1/06 SB 2 Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
1/05 HB 293 Amends Child Adoption Process "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
1/05 HB 3138 Amends Judicial Circuits and Subcircuits Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 16)
1/05 HB 3138 Amends Judicial Circuits and Subcircuits Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 16)
1/05 SP 620 Authorizes Legislature to Continue Meeting Electronically Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
12/10 SB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
11/17 SB 4 Specifies the Application of Certain Reapportioned Districts to Certain Elections Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
11/16 SB 258 Establishes Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
11/16 SB 258 Establishes Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
11/14 SB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9)
11/10 HB 1001 Amends State Legislative Districts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 2)
11/10 SB 2004 Establishes Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
11/10 HB 2004 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
11/09 SB 1 Amends State Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 21)
11/08 SB 622 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
11/04 HB 976 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21)
11/03 HB 2 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)

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