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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
April 30, 2026 OK HB 1168 Prohibits the Providing of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 10)
April 30, 2026 National HR 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (224 - 200)
April 29, 2026 OK HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
April 29, 2026 OK HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
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 28, 2026 NC HB 696 Appropriates Funds and Establishes Provisions for Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 3)
April 28, 2026 NC HB 696 Appropriates Funds and Establishes Provisions for Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 2)
April 28, 2026 RI S 2116 Authorizes Properly Credentialed Nurses to Perform Home Service Foot Care Bill Passed - House (67 - 0)
April 23, 2026 National HR 5587 Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act Bill Passed - House (231 - 186)
April 22, 2026 LA HB 568 Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
April 22, 2026 National HR 4690 Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act Bill Passed - House (215 - 202)
April 22, 2026 National HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 198)
April 21, 2026 National HR 2493 Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (406 - 4)
April 20, 2026 OK HB 1933 Prohibits the Use of Nitrous Oxide for the Purpose of Intoxication Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
April 20, 2026 OK SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - House (74 - 16)
April 16, 2026 National HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act Bill Passed - House (222 - 205)
April 16, 2026 National HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 208)
April 15, 2026 MI SB 297 Prohibits Administrative Action Against Nurses who Refuse Overtime Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
April 13, 2026 OK SB 1290 Establishes the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
April 7, 2026 RI S 2116 Authorizes Properly Credentialed Nurses to Perform Home Service Foot Care Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
April 2, 2026 MD SB 205 Amends Insurance Code to Adopt Certain Provisions of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
April 2, 2026 MD SB 205 Amends Insurance Code to Adopt Certain Provisions of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
April 2, 2026 MO HB 2355 Requires the Department of Social Services to Request Federal Nutritional Support for Medicaid Recipients with Nutrition-Related Chronic Diseases Bill Passed - House (128 - 18)
March 30, 2026 MS HB 1444 Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (51 - 0)
March 30, 2026 ID S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - House (43 - 25)
March 26, 2026 ID S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 25, 2026 National S J Res 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services" Motion Rejected - Senate (48 - 50)
March 25, 2026 National S J Res 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services" Motion Rejected - Senate (48 - 50)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 1553 Specifies Qualifications for Psychologists To Review Medicaid Appeals Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 24, 2026 National S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 47)
March 24, 2026 KS SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
March 24, 2026 KS SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
March 24, 2026 IA HF 2527 Limits the Liability of Defendants for Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
March 24, 2026 National HR 6422 American Water Stewardship Act Bill Passed - House (378 - 32)
March 23, 2026 KS SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 17)
March 23, 2026 KS SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 17)
March 23, 2026 ID H 913 Establishes Community Engagement Requirements for Medicaid Recipients Bill Passed - House (59 - 9)
March 23, 2026 ID H 913 Establishes Community Engagement Requirements for Medicaid Recipients Bill Passed - House (59 - 9)
March 21, 2026 National S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (41 - 49)
March 18, 2026 CO HB 26-1031 Prohibits the Mislabeling of Colorado-Grown Agricultural Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 18, 2026 ID H 916 Establishes the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
March 18, 2026 National HR 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Bill Passed - House (215 - 202)
March 17, 2026 National S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (51 - 48)
March 17, 2026 National HR 4294 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (320 - 66)
March 16, 2026 CO HB 26-1139 Prohibits Insurers from Denying Health Care Coverage Based Solely on AI Output and Bans Insurance Payment for AI-Delivered Psychotherapy Bill Passed - House (47 - 15)
March 16, 2026 CO HB 26-1139 Prohibits Insurers from Denying Health Care Coverage Based Solely on AI Output and Bans Insurance Payment for AI-Delivered Psychotherapy Bill Passed - House (47 - 15)
March 12, 2026 GA SB 220 Expands the List of Conditions for Which an Individual May Receive a Medical Cannabis Card Bill Passed - House (138 - 21)
March 12, 2026 KS HB 2635 Prohibits Any State Agency From Requiring a Pregnancy Center to Perform Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 12, 2026 KS HB 2635 Prohibits Any State Agency From Requiring a Pregnancy Center to Perform Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 12, 2026 ID H 863 Authorizes Cuts to Medicaid Disability Services Bill Passed - House (60 - 8)
March 12, 2026 DE SB 226 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana in Hospitals for Terminally Ill Patients Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
March 11, 2026 MS HB 1613 Prohibits Abortion-Inducing Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 14)
March 11, 2026 MS HB 1444 Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0)
March 11, 2026 OK SB 1425 Repeals Provisions Related to the Health Care Workforce Resources Board Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
March 10, 2026 CO SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - House (49 - 12)
March 10, 2026 IA HF 2694 Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
March 10, 2026 OK SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
March 9, 2026 WA SB 5185 Establishes a Pathway to Licensure for International Medical Graduates Experiencing Hardship Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
March 9, 2026 OK SB 1423 Repeals the Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
March 6, 2026 OR HB 4153 Authorizes the Establishment of Farm Stores to Sell Local Crops Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 5, 2026 WY HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 7)
March 5, 2026 WY HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 7)
March 5, 2026 AL HB 156 Authorizes Licensure for Out-of-State Physician Assistants Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
March 4, 2026 OR SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 11)
March 4, 2026 WY HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
March 4, 2026 WY HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
March 4, 2026 AK SB 89 Authorizes Physician Assistants With Sufficient Training to Practice as Members of a Physician-Led Team Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0)
March 4, 2026 OR HB 4153 Authorizes the Establishment of Farm Stores to Sell Local Crops Bill Passed - House (40 - 14)
March 4, 2026 MS HB 565 Requires Insurance Plans to Cover Biomarker Testing for Cancer Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0)
March 4, 2026 MS HB 565 Requires Insurance Plans to Cover Biomarker Testing for Cancer Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0)
March 3, 2026 WA SB 5185 Establishes a Pathway to Licensure for International Medical Graduates Experiencing Hardship Bill Passed - House (89 - 4)
March 3, 2026 FL SB 290 Prohibits Counties From Enacting Any Restriction on the Use of Gasoline-Powered Farm Equipment Bill Passed - House (94 - 10)
March 3, 2026 SD HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/30 HB 1168 Prohibits the Providing of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 10)
4/30 HR 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (224 - 200)
4/29 HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
4/29 HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
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)
4/28 HB 696 Appropriates Funds and Establishes Provisions for Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 3)
4/28 HB 696 Appropriates Funds and Establishes Provisions for Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 2)
4/28 S 2116 Authorizes Properly Credentialed Nurses to Perform Home Service Foot Care Bill Passed - House (67 - 0)
4/23 HR 5587 Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act Bill Passed - House (231 - 186)
4/22 HB 568 Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
4/22 HR 4690 Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act Bill Passed - House (215 - 202)
4/22 HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 198)
4/21 HR 2493 Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (406 - 4)
4/20 HB 1933 Prohibits the Use of Nitrous Oxide for the Purpose of Intoxication Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
4/20 SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - House (74 - 16)
4/16 HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act Bill Passed - House (222 - 205)
4/16 HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 208)
4/15 SB 297 Prohibits Administrative Action Against Nurses who Refuse Overtime Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
4/13 SB 1290 Establishes the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
4/07 S 2116 Authorizes Properly Credentialed Nurses to Perform Home Service Foot Care Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
4/02 SB 205 Amends Insurance Code to Adopt Certain Provisions of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
4/02 SB 205 Amends Insurance Code to Adopt Certain Provisions of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
4/02 HB 2355 Requires the Department of Social Services to Request Federal Nutritional Support for Medicaid Recipients with Nutrition-Related Chronic Diseases Bill Passed - House (128 - 18)
3/30 HB 1444 Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (51 - 0)
3/30 S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - House (43 - 25)
3/26 S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/25 S J Res 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services" Motion Rejected - Senate (48 - 50)
3/25 S J Res 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services" Motion Rejected - Senate (48 - 50)
3/25 SB 1553 Specifies Qualifications for Psychologists To Review Medicaid Appeals Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
3/25 HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/25 HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/24 S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 47)
3/24 SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
3/24 SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
3/24 HF 2527 Limits the Liability of Defendants for Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
3/24 HR 6422 American Water Stewardship Act Bill Passed - House (378 - 32)
3/23 SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 17)
3/23 SB 20 Establishes Regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conference Report Adopted - House (104 - 17)
3/23 H 913 Establishes Community Engagement Requirements for Medicaid Recipients Bill Passed - House (59 - 9)
3/23 H 913 Establishes Community Engagement Requirements for Medicaid Recipients Bill Passed - House (59 - 9)
3/21 S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (41 - 49)
3/18 HB 26-1031 Prohibits the Mislabeling of Colorado-Grown Agricultural Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/18 H 916 Establishes the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
3/18 HR 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Bill Passed - House (215 - 202)
3/17 S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (51 - 48)
3/17 HR 4294 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (320 - 66)
3/16 HB 26-1139 Prohibits Insurers from Denying Health Care Coverage Based Solely on AI Output and Bans Insurance Payment for AI-Delivered Psychotherapy Bill Passed - House (47 - 15)
3/16 HB 26-1139 Prohibits Insurers from Denying Health Care Coverage Based Solely on AI Output and Bans Insurance Payment for AI-Delivered Psychotherapy Bill Passed - House (47 - 15)
3/12 SB 220 Expands the List of Conditions for Which an Individual May Receive a Medical Cannabis Card Bill Passed - House (138 - 21)
3/12 HB 2635 Prohibits Any State Agency From Requiring a Pregnancy Center to Perform Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/12 HB 2635 Prohibits Any State Agency From Requiring a Pregnancy Center to Perform Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/12 H 863 Authorizes Cuts to Medicaid Disability Services Bill Passed - House (60 - 8)
3/12 SB 226 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana in Hospitals for Terminally Ill Patients Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
3/11 HB 1613 Prohibits Abortion-Inducing Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 14)
3/11 HB 1444 Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0)
3/11 SB 1425 Repeals Provisions Related to the Health Care Workforce Resources Board Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
3/10 SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - House (49 - 12)
3/10 HF 2694 Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
3/10 SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
3/09 SB 5185 Establishes a Pathway to Licensure for International Medical Graduates Experiencing Hardship Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
3/09 SB 1423 Repeals the Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
3/06 HB 4153 Authorizes the Establishment of Farm Stores to Sell Local Crops Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/05 HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 7)
3/05 HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 7)
3/05 HB 156 Authorizes Licensure for Out-of-State Physician Assistants Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
3/04 SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 11)
3/04 HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
3/04 HB 126 Prohibits Abortion After the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
3/04 SB 89 Authorizes Physician Assistants With Sufficient Training to Practice as Members of a Physician-Led Team Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0)
3/04 HB 4153 Authorizes the Establishment of Farm Stores to Sell Local Crops Bill Passed - House (40 - 14)
3/04 HB 565 Requires Insurance Plans to Cover Biomarker Testing for Cancer Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0)
3/04 HB 565 Requires Insurance Plans to Cover Biomarker Testing for Cancer Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0)
3/03 SB 5185 Establishes a Pathway to Licensure for International Medical Graduates Experiencing Hardship Bill Passed - House (89 - 4)
3/03 SB 290 Prohibits Counties From Enacting Any Restriction on the Use of Gasoline-Powered Farm Equipment Bill Passed - House (94 - 10)
3/03 HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)

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