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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:

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  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - House (314 - 7)
Aug. 8, 2026 National PN 1078 Nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General, vice Pamela Bondi Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 49)
July 29, 2026 NC HB 377 Establishes Various Amendments to the State Court System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 11)
July 21, 2026 National PN 851-8 Nomination of Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Stephen A. Vaden, resigned Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 48)
July 16, 2026 National PN 851-8 Nomination of Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Stephen A. Vaden, resigned Cloture Invoked - Senate (49 - 48)
June 11, 2026 National PN 904-1 Nomination of Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein Nomination Confirmed - Senate (49 - 44)
June 10, 2026 National HR 8312 Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act Bill Passed - House (240 - 181)
June 8, 2026 RI H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 4)
June 3, 2026 RI H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 3, 2026 NC HB 377 Establishes Various Amendments to the State Court System Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
May 20, 2026 AK HB 262 Expands the Number of Superior Court Judges in the Third Judicial District Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
April 22, 2026 AK HB 262 Expands the Number of Superior Court Judges in the Third Judicial District Bill Passed - House (37 - 0)
April 20, 2026 OK SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - House (74 - 16)
April 14, 2026 VT H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
April 10, 2026 MD SB 933 Repeals and Amends the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Related to Temporary Appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Bill Passed - House (134 - 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)
April 1, 2026 VT S 193 Establishes a Facility for Individuals Charged With Violent Crimes Found Temporarily Incompetent to Stand Trial Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1)
March 30, 2026 TN HB 1971 Repeals Individuals' Ability to Sue the State for Claims of Unconstitutional Laws in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
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 IA HF 2527 Limits the Liability of Defendants for Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
March 23, 2026 KS HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 37)
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 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 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
March 19, 2026 KS HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
March 17, 2026 OK HB 4227 Repeals Statute Of Limitations and Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (80 - 0)
March 12, 2026 VT H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - House (97 - 39)
March 10, 2026 OK SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
Feb. 26, 2026 IA HF 2527 Limits the Liability of Defendants for Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
Feb. 19, 2026 KS HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - House (77 - 45)
Feb. 18, 2026 KS HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - House (88 - 36)
Feb. 18, 2026 KS SB 413 Prohibits Attorneys From Suggesting Dollar Amounts for Noneconomic Damages Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 SC H 4755 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint All Members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission Bill Passed - House (71 - 10)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Jan. 30, 2026 UT SB 134 Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts Bill Passed - House (57 - 18)
Jan. 27, 2026 CA SB 747 Authorizes Individuals to File Lawsuits Against Any Federal, State, or Local Official Who Violates Their Constitutional Rights Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
Jan. 26, 2026 UT SB 134 Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
Jan. 15, 2026 FL HB 6003 Repeals Certain Restrictions on Lawsuits for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (88 - 17)
Nov. 19, 2025 National HR 6019 To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. Bill Passed - House (426 - 0)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 614 Establishes Legal Authorization for Teachers to Take Certain Actions to Maintain Order in Their Classroom Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 12, 2025 OH SB 295 Extends the Timeline for Restoring Mental Competency of Defendants in Murder Cases Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
Oct. 8, 2025 OH SB 55 Establishes a Stricter Standard of Prosecution for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
Oct. 7, 2025 PA HB 18 Establishes New Regulations Regarding Review Hearing for Incapacitated Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1)
Sept. 29, 2025 PA HB 97 Establishes Regulations Regarding Pets in Division of Property Proceedings Bill Passed - House (121 - 82)
Sept. 17, 2025 National HR 5125 District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act Bill Passed - House (218 - 211)
Sept. 16, 2025 MI HB 4715 Authorizes for Analysis, Recommendations, or Comparison of Fraud Statistics and Strategies Between States Bill Passed - House (101 - 2)
Sept. 13, 2025 CA SB 245 Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Certify that a Defendant Successfully Participated in Certain Programs Prior to their Release Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/19 HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
8/19 HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - House (314 - 7)
8/08 PN 1078 Nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General, vice Pamela Bondi Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 49)
7/29 HB 377 Establishes Various Amendments to the State Court System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 11)
7/21 PN 851-8 Nomination of Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Stephen A. Vaden, resigned Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 48)
7/16 PN 851-8 Nomination of Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Stephen A. Vaden, resigned Cloture Invoked - Senate (49 - 48)
6/11 PN 904-1 Nomination of Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein Nomination Confirmed - Senate (49 - 44)
6/10 HR 8312 Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act Bill Passed - House (240 - 181)
6/08 H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 4)
6/03 H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/03 HB 377 Establishes Various Amendments to the State Court System Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
5/20 HB 262 Expands the Number of Superior Court Judges in the Third Judicial District Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
4/22 HB 262 Expands the Number of Superior Court Judges in the Third Judicial District Bill Passed - House (37 - 0)
4/20 SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - House (74 - 16)
4/14 H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
4/10 SB 933 Repeals and Amends the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Related to Temporary Appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Bill Passed - House (134 - 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)
4/01 S 193 Establishes a Facility for Individuals Charged With Violent Crimes Found Temporarily Incompetent to Stand Trial Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1)
3/30 HB 1971 Repeals Individuals' Ability to Sue the State for Claims of Unconstitutional Laws in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
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 HF 2527 Limits the Liability of Defendants for Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
3/23 HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 37)
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)
3/20 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 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
3/19 HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
3/17 HB 4227 Repeals Statute Of Limitations and Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (80 - 0)
3/12 H 849 Authorizes Citizens to Sue Federal Officials for Constitutional Rights Violations Bill Passed - House (97 - 39)
3/10 SB 1439 Prohibits Certain Climate-Related Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
2/26 HF 2527 Limits the Liability of Defendants for Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
2/19 HB 2593 Limits Local Governments' Authority to Contract Legal Services Bill Passed - House (77 - 45)
2/18 HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - House (88 - 36)
2/18 SB 413 Prohibits Attorneys From Suggesting Dollar Amounts for Noneconomic Damages Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
2/12 SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 H 4755 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint All Members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission Bill Passed - House (71 - 10)
2/11 SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
1/30 SB 134 Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts Bill Passed - House (57 - 18)
1/27 SB 747 Authorizes Individuals to File Lawsuits Against Any Federal, State, or Local Official Who Violates Their Constitutional Rights Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
1/26 SB 134 Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
1/15 HB 6003 Repeals Certain Restrictions on Lawsuits for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (88 - 17)
11/19 HR 6019 To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. Bill Passed - House (426 - 0)
11/19 AB 614 Establishes Legal Authorization for Teachers to Take Certain Actions to Maintain Order in Their Classroom Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/12 SB 295 Extends the Timeline for Restoring Mental Competency of Defendants in Murder Cases Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
10/08 SB 55 Establishes a Stricter Standard of Prosecution for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
10/07 HB 18 Establishes New Regulations Regarding Review Hearing for Incapacitated Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1)
9/29 HB 97 Establishes Regulations Regarding Pets in Division of Property Proceedings Bill Passed - House (121 - 82)
9/17 HR 5125 District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act Bill Passed - House (218 - 211)
9/16 HB 4715 Authorizes for Analysis, Recommendations, or Comparison of Fraud Statistics and Strategies Between States Bill Passed - House (101 - 2)
9/13 SB 245 Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Certify that a Defendant Successfully Participated in Certain Programs Prior to their Release Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
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