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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
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 928 Expands Medicaid Coverage of Birth Expenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 701 Expands Health Care Access in Rural Michigan Bill Passed - House (104 - 5)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 928 Expands Medicaid Coverage of Birth Expenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - House (92 - 17)
Sept. 24, 2024 National PN 1342 Nomination of Michael Sfraga of Alaska to be Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Nomination Confirmed - Senate (55 - 36)
Sept. 24, 2024 National HR 7073 Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act Bill Passed - House (373 - 41)
Sept. 24, 2024 National HR 8790 Fix Our Forests Act Bill Passed - House (268 - 151)
Sept. 20, 2024 CA AB 3206 Authorizes Alcohol Beverage Sales to Occur between 2 and 4 AM in Certain Fully Enclosed Sports Arenas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Sept. 20, 2024 National H J Res 136 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles". Joint Resolution Passed - House (215 - 191)
Sept. 18, 2024 National HR 7213 Autism CARES Act Bill Passed - House (402 - 13)
Sept. 17, 2024 National S 4445 A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization. Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (51 - 44)
Sept. 17, 2024 National S 4445 A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization. Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (51 - 44)
Sept. 11, 2024 National HR 1425 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 199)
Aug. 31, 2024 CA SB 219 Authorizes the State Board to Contract with a Climate Reporting Organization to Carry out the Above Described Actions that the State Board Deems Appropriate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
Aug. 30, 2024 CA SB 1374 Amends Solar Energy Tax Credits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
Aug. 30, 2024 CA SB 1053 Amends Codes on Solid Waste and Specifies What Constitutes a Recycled Carryout Bag Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 2515 Prohibits PFAs in Menstrual Product Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 0)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 9)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 9)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA AB 347 Establishes Restrictions on PFAS Substances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 14)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA SB 1374 Amends Solar Energy Tax Credits Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
Aug. 29, 2024 CA SB 1053 Amends Codes on Solid Waste and Specifies What Constitutes a Recycled Carryout Bag Bill Passed - House (56 - 7)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 660 Requires Standardization of Food Labels Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 14)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 347 Establishes Restrictions on PFAS Substances Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 2515 Prohibits PFAs in Menstrual Product Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
Aug. 27, 2024 CA AB 3059 Exempts Hospitals from Licensing Requirements that Obtain Human Milk from a Licensed Tissue Bank Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
Aug. 27, 2024 CA AB 2099 Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Reproductive Health Services Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
Aug. 27, 2024 CA AB 3265 Establishes the California Environmental Quality Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Aug. 20, 2024 CA AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Aug. 20, 2024 CA AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
July 30, 2024 MA H 4750 Amends and Redefines Parentage Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
July 24, 2024 National HR 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (210 - 205)
July 24, 2024 MA H 4891 Promoting Access and Affordability of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (158 - 0)
July 24, 2024 MA H 4891 Promoting Access and Affordability of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (158 - 0)
July 18, 2024 MA H 4653 Increases Oversight of the Massachusetts Healthcare Market Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
July 18, 2024 MA H 4653 Increases Oversight of the Massachusetts Healthcare Market Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
July 18, 2024 NM HB 1 Appropriates Funding for Flood and Fire Response, Pilot Projects, Healthcare, Court Resources, and Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Bill Passed - House (57 - 7)
July 18, 2024 NM HB 1 Appropriates Funding for Flood and Fire Response, Pilot Projects, Healthcare, Court Resources, and Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Bill Passed - House (57 - 7)
July 17, 2024 MA S 2838 Authorizes and Streamlines State Clean Energy Infrastructure Construction Bill Passed - House (131 - 25)
July 12, 2024 PA HB 2339 Increases Hospital Pricing Transparency Bill Passed - House (168 - 34)
July 12, 2024 PA HB 2339 Increases Hospital Pricing Transparency Bill Passed - House (168 - 34)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 2310 Amends the Fiscal Code in Emergency Response to COVID-19 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 77)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 1633 Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 1633 Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 1993 Amending the Pharmacy Audit Integrity and Transparency Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (172 - 30)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 2310 Amends the Fiscal Code in Emergency Response to COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4)
July 10, 2024 National S 4554 Reproductive Freedom for Women Act Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 44)
July 8, 2024 National HR 897 Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act Bill Passed - House (349 - 19)
July 8, 2024 PA HB 2241 Establishes a Disposal Protocol for Batteries To Encourage Recycling and Establishes Penalties for Improper Disposal Bill Passed - House (115 - 86)
July 8, 2024 National HR 5441 Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (333 - 51)
July 2, 2024 PA HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
July 2, 2024 PA SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bill Passed - House (163 - 38)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 2378 Amends and Defines Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 1990 Authorizes School Nurse Training to Treat Seizures Bill Passed - House (178 - 24)
June 30, 2024 DE SB 300 Requires Pregnancy Centers in the State of Delaware to Provide Notice if the Center is not Licensed Bill Passed - House (23 - 15)
June 30, 2024 DE SB 232 Expands Coverage for Contraceptive Pills in Delaware Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
June 30, 2024 DE SB 232 Expands Coverage for Contraceptive Pills in Delaware Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (65 - 6)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 3861 Establishes the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3368 Increases State Laws Protecting Residential Tenants from Lead-Based Paint Hazards Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3452 Requires Health Insurance and Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3452 Requires Health Insurance and Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 425 Amends Health Care Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 7)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 425 Amends Health Care Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 7)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 559 Authorizes Charter Schools to Elect to Become Part of the State Health Plan Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 19)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/25 SB 928 Expands Medicaid Coverage of Birth Expenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 SB 701 Expands Health Care Access in Rural Michigan Bill Passed - House (104 - 5)
9/25 SB 928 Expands Medicaid Coverage of Birth Expenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - House (92 - 17)
9/24 PN 1342 Nomination of Michael Sfraga of Alaska to be Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Nomination Confirmed - Senate (55 - 36)
9/24 HR 7073 Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act Bill Passed - House (373 - 41)
9/24 HR 8790 Fix Our Forests Act Bill Passed - House (268 - 151)
9/20 AB 3206 Authorizes Alcohol Beverage Sales to Occur between 2 and 4 AM in Certain Fully Enclosed Sports Arenas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
9/20 H J Res 136 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles". Joint Resolution Passed - House (215 - 191)
9/18 HR 7213 Autism CARES Act Bill Passed - House (402 - 13)
9/17 S 4445 A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization. Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (51 - 44)
9/17 S 4445 A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization. Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (51 - 44)
9/11 HR 1425 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 199)
8/31 SB 219 Authorizes the State Board to Contract with a Climate Reporting Organization to Carry out the Above Described Actions that the State Board Deems Appropriate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
8/30 SB 1374 Amends Solar Energy Tax Credits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
8/30 SB 1053 Amends Codes on Solid Waste and Specifies What Constitutes a Recycled Carryout Bag Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
8/29 AB 2515 Prohibits PFAs in Menstrual Product Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 0)
8/29 AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 9)
8/29 SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
8/29 SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
8/29 AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 9)
8/29 AB 347 Establishes Restrictions on PFAS Substances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 14)
8/29 SB 1374 Amends Solar Energy Tax Credits Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
8/29 SB 1053 Amends Codes on Solid Waste and Specifies What Constitutes a Recycled Carryout Bag Bill Passed - House (56 - 7)
8/28 AB 660 Requires Standardization of Food Labels Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 14)
8/28 SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
8/28 SB 1089 Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
8/28 AB 347 Establishes Restrictions on PFAS Substances Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
8/28 AB 2515 Prohibits PFAs in Menstrual Product Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
8/28 AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
8/28 AB 2319 Establishes the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
8/27 AB 3059 Exempts Hospitals from Licensing Requirements that Obtain Human Milk from a Licensed Tissue Bank Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
8/27 AB 2099 Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Reproductive Health Services Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
8/27 AB 3265 Establishes the California Environmental Quality Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
8/20 AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
8/20 AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
7/30 H 4750 Amends and Redefines Parentage Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
7/24 HR 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (210 - 205)
7/24 H 4891 Promoting Access and Affordability of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (158 - 0)
7/24 H 4891 Promoting Access and Affordability of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (158 - 0)
7/18 H 4653 Increases Oversight of the Massachusetts Healthcare Market Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
7/18 H 4653 Increases Oversight of the Massachusetts Healthcare Market Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
7/18 HB 1 Appropriates Funding for Flood and Fire Response, Pilot Projects, Healthcare, Court Resources, and Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Bill Passed - House (57 - 7)
7/18 HB 1 Appropriates Funding for Flood and Fire Response, Pilot Projects, Healthcare, Court Resources, and Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Bill Passed - House (57 - 7)
7/17 S 2838 Authorizes and Streamlines State Clean Energy Infrastructure Construction Bill Passed - House (131 - 25)
7/12 HB 2339 Increases Hospital Pricing Transparency Bill Passed - House (168 - 34)
7/12 HB 2339 Increases Hospital Pricing Transparency Bill Passed - House (168 - 34)
7/11 HB 2310 Amends the Fiscal Code in Emergency Response to COVID-19 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 77)
7/11 HB 1633 Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46)
7/11 SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
7/11 HB 1633 Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46)
7/11 HB 1993 Amending the Pharmacy Audit Integrity and Transparency Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (172 - 30)
7/11 HB 2310 Amends the Fiscal Code in Emergency Response to COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4)
7/10 S 4554 Reproductive Freedom for Women Act Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 44)
7/08 HR 897 Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act Bill Passed - House (349 - 19)
7/08 HB 2241 Establishes a Disposal Protocol for Batteries To Encourage Recycling and Establishes Penalties for Improper Disposal Bill Passed - House (115 - 86)
7/08 HR 5441 Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (333 - 51)
7/02 HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
7/02 SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bill Passed - House (163 - 38)
7/01 HB 2378 Amends and Defines Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
7/01 HB 1990 Authorizes School Nurse Training to Treat Seizures Bill Passed - House (178 - 24)
6/30 SB 300 Requires Pregnancy Centers in the State of Delaware to Provide Notice if the Center is not Licensed Bill Passed - House (23 - 15)
6/30 SB 232 Expands Coverage for Contraceptive Pills in Delaware Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
6/30 SB 232 Expands Coverage for Contraceptive Pills in Delaware Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
6/28 S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (65 - 6)
6/28 S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
6/28 A 3861 Establishes the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
6/28 S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
6/28 S 3368 Increases State Laws Protecting Residential Tenants from Lead-Based Paint Hazards Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
6/28 S 3452 Requires Health Insurance and Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
6/28 S 3452 Requires Health Insurance and Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
6/28 S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
6/27 SB 425 Amends Health Care Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 7)
6/27 SB 425 Amends Health Care Policy Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 7)
6/27 SB 559 Authorizes Charter Schools to Elect to Become Part of the State Health Plan Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 19)

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