OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Key Votes

State

All States National Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana National Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Issue

All Issues Abortion Agriculture and Food Animals and Wildlife Arts, Entertainment, and History Budget, Spending and Taxes Business and Consumers Business, Consumers, and Employees Campaign Finance Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Conservative Constitution Criminal Justice Death Penalty Defense Drugs Economy and Fiscal Education Elections Employment and Affirmative Action Energy Entitlements and the Safety Net Environment Executive Branch Family Federal, State and Local Relations Finance and Banking Fiscally Conservative Fiscally Liberal Food Processing and Sales Foreign Affairs Foreign Aid Gambling and Gaming Government Budget and Spending Government Operations Guns Health Insurance Health and Health Care High Priority Higher Education Housing and Property Ideology Immigration Impartial/Nonpartisan Indigenous Peoples Industries Infrastructure Issues Judicial Branch K-12 Education Labor Unions Legal Legislative Branch Liberal Low Priority Marijuana Marriage Military Personnel Minors and Children Monetary Policy National Security Natural Resources Oil and Gas Populations Priorities Religion Reproduction Science Science, Technology and Communication Senior Citizens Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Social Socially Conservative Socially Liberal Stem Cell Research Taxes Technology and Communication Trade Transportation Unemployed and Low-Income Veterans Women

Year

All Years 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1986 1901

Chamber

All House Senate

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

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.

For more information about the legislative process, see here.

Page 3 of 173
results per page:
100 75 50 25
Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 14, 2026 MI HB 4765 Requires Proof of Citizenship When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - House (58 - 46)
April 13, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
April 13, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
April 11, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (92 - 37)
April 11, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (92 - 37)
April 10, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
April 10, 2026 MD SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
April 9, 2026 KS HB 2333 Establishes Protections for Political Speech on College Campuses Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
April 9, 2026 KS HB 2333 Establishes Protections for Political Speech on College Campuses Veto Override Passed - House (85 - 38)
April 9, 2026 ME LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 69)
April 9, 2026 ME LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 69)
April 9, 2026 TN HB 1446 Requires the West Bank to be Referred to as Judea and Samaria in Official State Documents Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
April 9, 2026 LA HB 410 Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent Bill Passed - House (54 - 34)
April 8, 2026 AL SB 361 Establishes Requirements for the Wellbeing of Dogs Kept Outside Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 1)
April 8, 2026 AL SB 361 Establishes Requirements for the Wellbeing of Dogs Kept Outside Bill Passed - House (69 - 23)
April 8, 2026 ME LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
April 8, 2026 ME LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
April 8, 2026 IL HB 5024 Restricts the Location or Construction of Immigration Detention Centers Bill Passed - House (72 - 35)
April 2, 2026 GA HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
April 2, 2026 GA HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 76)
April 2, 2026 MO HB 2760 Restricts Closures of Religious Services During a State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (104 - 38)
April 2, 2026 ID H 621 Authorizes Concealed Carry in Designated Areas of a Courthouse Bill Passed - House (56 - 11)
April 1, 2026 ID H 822 Requires Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Health Care Providers to Inform Parents of a Child's Expressed Interest in Gender Nonconformity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 9)
April 1, 2026 AZ HB 2223 Requires Disclosure and Notification When a Registered Sex Offender Requests a Legal Name Change Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
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)
April 1, 2026 AL HB 169 Authorizes Lawmakers to Select All Members of the Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
April 1, 2026 LA HB 1012 Authorizes the Removal of Personal Information of Sex Crime Victims Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
March 31, 2026 MS SB 2322 Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 16)
March 31, 2026 MS SB 2322 Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 38)
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 H 822 Requires Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Health Care Providers to Inform Parents of a Child's Expressed Interest in Gender Nonconformity Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
March 27, 2026 ID H 752 Requires Individuals to Use Public Restrooms According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
March 26, 2026 National HR 8029 Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Bill Passed - House (218 - 206)
March 26, 2026 OK SB 2139 Requires County Clerks to Remove Discriminatory Language from Existing Plats Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
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 PA HB 1800 Establishes State Recognition of Same Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (127 - 72)
March 25, 2026 National HR 5103 Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (218 - 206)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 904 Prohibits the Use of Public Funds and Facilities for Gender Transition Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
March 25, 2026 National HR 5103 Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (218 - 206)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 249 Prohibits Drag and Other Cabaret Performances Outside of Designated Locations Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 249 Prohibits Drag and Other Cabaret Performances Outside of Designated Locations Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 25, 2026 LA HB 137 Increases the Penalties for Threats of Violence Against a School Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
March 24, 2026 ID H 570 Increases the Penalty for Excessive Speeding in a School Zone Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 24, 2026 OK SB 346 Amends the Background Check Process for Teachers Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
March 23, 2026 KS HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 37)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 23, 2026 NJ S 3114 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Wearing Masks While Interacting with the Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 19)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 23, 2026 ID S 1250 Prohibits Photos from Death Investigations from Public Release Bill Passed - House (68 - 0)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
March 23, 2026 NJ S 3114 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Wearing Masks While Interacting with the Public Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
March 23, 2026 LA SB 244 Authorizes a Recreational Hunting Season for Alligators Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
March 23, 2026 LA SB 306 Prohibits the Disruption of Worship Services by Protests Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
March 20, 2026 CO HB 26-1126 Establishes Requirements for Firearms Dealers Bill Passed - House (34 - 28)
March 19, 2026 TN HB 47 Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
March 19, 2026 KS HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
March 19, 2026 NY A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
March 19, 2026 NY A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
March 19, 2026 National HR 4638 Federal Working Animal Protection Act Bill Passed - House (228 - 190)
March 19, 2026 National HR 4638 Federal Working Animal Protection Act Bill Passed - House (228 - 190)
March 19, 2026 National HR 4638 Federal Working Animal Protection Act Bill Passed - House (228 - 190)
March 19, 2026 MA S 3028 Establishes New Protections for Pets Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
March 18, 2026 National HR 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Bill Passed - House (215 - 202)
March 18, 2026 National HR 1958 Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (231 - 186)
March 17, 2026 WI AB 601 Authorizes Online Sports Betting on Tribal-Based Servers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
March 17, 2026 ID H 724 Establishes Rights for Foster Children Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
March 17, 2026 National HR 4294 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (320 - 66)
March 16, 2026 ID H 752 Requires Individuals to Use Public Restrooms According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
March 16, 2026 OK SB 1213 Amends Inmate Earned Credit Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/14 HB 4765 Requires Proof of Citizenship When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - House (58 - 46)
4/13 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
4/13 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
4/11 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (92 - 37)
4/11 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (92 - 37)
4/10 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
4/10 SB 791 Prohibits Correctional Facilities from Taking Certain Actions Related to Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
4/09 HB 2333 Establishes Protections for Political Speech on College Campuses Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
4/09 HB 2333 Establishes Protections for Political Speech on College Campuses Veto Override Passed - House (85 - 38)
4/09 LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 69)
4/09 LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 69)
4/09 HB 1446 Requires the West Bank to be Referred to as Judea and Samaria in Official State Documents Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
4/09 HB 410 Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent Bill Passed - House (54 - 34)
4/08 SB 361 Establishes Requirements for the Wellbeing of Dogs Kept Outside Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 1)
4/08 SB 361 Establishes Requirements for the Wellbeing of Dogs Kept Outside Bill Passed - House (69 - 23)
4/08 LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
4/08 LD 2106 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement from Entering Certain Public Places Without a Warrant Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
4/08 HB 5024 Restricts the Location or Construction of Immigration Detention Centers Bill Passed - House (72 - 35)
4/02 HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
4/02 HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 76)
4/02 HB 2760 Restricts Closures of Religious Services During a State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (104 - 38)
4/02 H 621 Authorizes Concealed Carry in Designated Areas of a Courthouse Bill Passed - House (56 - 11)
4/01 H 822 Requires Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Health Care Providers to Inform Parents of a Child's Expressed Interest in Gender Nonconformity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 9)
4/01 HB 2223 Requires Disclosure and Notification When a Registered Sex Offender Requests a Legal Name Change Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
4/01 S 193 Establishes a Facility for Individuals Charged With Violent Crimes Found Temporarily Incompetent to Stand Trial Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1)
4/01 HB 169 Authorizes Lawmakers to Select All Members of the Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
4/01 HB 1012 Authorizes the Removal of Personal Information of Sex Crime Victims Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
3/31 SB 2322 Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 16)
3/31 SB 2322 Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 38)
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 H 822 Requires Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Health Care Providers to Inform Parents of a Child's Expressed Interest in Gender Nonconformity Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
3/27 H 752 Requires Individuals to Use Public Restrooms According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
3/26 HR 8029 Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Bill Passed - House (218 - 206)
3/26 SB 2139 Requires County Clerks to Remove Discriminatory Language from Existing Plats Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
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 HB 1800 Establishes State Recognition of Same Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (127 - 72)
3/25 HR 5103 Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (218 - 206)
3/25 SB 904 Prohibits the Use of Public Funds and Facilities for Gender Transition Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
3/25 HR 5103 Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (218 - 206)
3/25 HB 249 Prohibits Drag and Other Cabaret Performances Outside of Designated Locations Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
3/25 HB 249 Prohibits Drag and Other Cabaret Performances Outside of Designated Locations Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
3/25 HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/25 HB 137 Increases the Penalties for Threats of Violence Against a School Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
3/24 H 570 Increases the Penalty for Excessive Speeding in a School Zone Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/24 SB 346 Amends the Background Check Process for Teachers Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
3/23 HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 37)
3/23 A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/23 S 3114 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Wearing Masks While Interacting with the Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 19)
3/23 A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/23 S 1250 Prohibits Photos from Death Investigations from Public Release Bill Passed - House (68 - 0)
3/23 A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
3/23 S 3114 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Wearing Masks While Interacting with the Public Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
3/23 A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
3/23 SB 244 Authorizes a Recreational Hunting Season for Alligators Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
3/23 SB 306 Prohibits the Disruption of Worship Services by Protests Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
3/20 HB 26-1126 Establishes Requirements for Firearms Dealers Bill Passed - House (34 - 28)
3/19 HB 47 Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
3/19 HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
3/19 A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
3/19 A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
3/19 HR 4638 Federal Working Animal Protection Act Bill Passed - House (228 - 190)
3/19 HR 4638 Federal Working Animal Protection Act Bill Passed - House (228 - 190)
3/19 HR 4638 Federal Working Animal Protection Act Bill Passed - House (228 - 190)
3/19 S 3028 Establishes New Protections for Pets Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
3/18 HR 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Bill Passed - House (215 - 202)
3/18 HR 1958 Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (231 - 186)
3/17 AB 601 Authorizes Online Sports Betting on Tribal-Based Servers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/17 H 724 Establishes Rights for Foster Children Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
3/17 HR 4294 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (320 - 66)
3/16 H 752 Requires Individuals to Use Public Restrooms According to Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
3/16 SB 1213 Amends Inmate Earned Credit Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
Page 3 of 173
arrow_upward