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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 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 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 17, 2026 National S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (51 - 48)
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 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 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 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 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 SD HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 3, 2026 SD HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 3, 2026 AL SB 57 Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits for Candy and Soda Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
March 2, 2026 VA HB 222 Requires the Board of Health to Govern Public Swimming Pools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 25, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
Feb. 25, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
Feb. 25, 2026 IN SB 277 Amends Certain Powers of the Department of Environmental Management Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
Feb. 24, 2026 OR SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2026 NJ S 687 Establishes a Task Force on the Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2026 NJ S 685 Establises a Fleet Conversion Task Force Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
Feb. 23, 2026 OK SB 1191 Repeals the Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2026 VA HB 341 Requires that Towns Located Within Counties that Have Imposed a Tax on Disposable Plastic Bags Receive a Share of the Revenue Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
Feb. 19, 2026 CO SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
Feb. 11, 2026 OK SB 540 Establishes Participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact for Interstate Practice Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
Feb. 10, 2026 NY S 9072 Requires Companies With Over $1 Billion of Annual Revenue to Disclose Their Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 22)
Feb. 6, 2026 SD HB 1064 Authorizes the Sale of Producer-Raised Meat and Meat Food Products Directly to Consumers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
Feb. 3, 2026 AL SB 71 Prohibits State Entities From Adopting Stricter Environmental Regulations Than the Federal Government Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
Jan. 27, 2026 NY S 135 Authorizes Financial Assistance for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 22)
Jan. 27, 2026 NY S 135 Authorizes Financial Assistance for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 22)
Jan. 27, 2026 National S 3627 Pregnant Students' Rights Act Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (47 - 45)
Jan. 27, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
Jan. 27, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
Jan. 15, 2026 National HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - Senate (82 - 15)
Jan. 15, 2026 National HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (85 - 14)
Jan. 13, 2026 National S J Res 84 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
Jan. 13, 2026 National S J Res 84 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
Jan. 12, 2026 National HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (80 - 13)
Date No. Title Outcome
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)
3/21 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)
3/17 S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (51 - 48)
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 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 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 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 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 HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/03 HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/03 SB 57 Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits for Candy and Soda Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
3/02 HB 222 Requires the Board of Health to Govern Public Swimming Pools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/25 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
2/25 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
2/25 SB 277 Amends Certain Powers of the Department of Environmental Management Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
2/24 SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
2/24 S 687 Establishes a Task Force on the Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
2/24 S 685 Establises a Fleet Conversion Task Force Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
2/23 SB 1191 Repeals the Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
2/19 HB 341 Requires that Towns Located Within Counties that Have Imposed a Tax on Disposable Plastic Bags Receive a Share of the Revenue Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
2/19 SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
2/11 SB 540 Establishes Participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact for Interstate Practice Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
2/10 S 9072 Requires Companies With Over $1 Billion of Annual Revenue to Disclose Their Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 22)
2/06 HB 1064 Authorizes the Sale of Producer-Raised Meat and Meat Food Products Directly to Consumers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
2/03 SB 71 Prohibits State Entities From Adopting Stricter Environmental Regulations Than the Federal Government Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
1/27 S 135 Authorizes Financial Assistance for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 22)
1/27 S 135 Authorizes Financial Assistance for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 22)
1/27 S 3627 Pregnant Students' Rights Act Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (47 - 45)
1/27 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
1/27 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
1/15 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - Senate (82 - 15)
1/15 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (85 - 14)
1/13 S J Res 84 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
1/13 S J Res 84 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
1/12 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (80 - 13)

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