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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. 6, 2023 CA SB 345 Establishes State Protections for Health Care Providers who Prescribe an Abortion or Gender-Affirming Care from Out-of-State Legal Action Bill Passed - House (62 - 15)
Aug. 30, 2023 PA HB 1300 Authorizes Funding for Home Repair Subsidies, Adult Mental Health Services, and Public Defenders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
Aug. 28, 2023 TN HB 7008 Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional to Protect an Identified Victim When Under Threat Of Bodily Harm Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
Aug. 24, 2023 CA SB 385 Authorizes Physician Assistants to Receive Training for First-Trimester Abortions via Vacuum Aspiration Bill Passed - House (58 - 15)
Aug. 24, 2023 TN HB 7027 Requires Court Pay for the Cost of Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
Aug. 24, 2023 TN HB 7061 Requires the Department of Education to Notify Each Local Education Agency Of All Grant Programs Related to Mental Health Services Bill Failed - House (22 - 62)
Aug. 16, 2023 NC HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
Aug. 16, 2023 NC HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
July 27, 2023 National S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - House (220 - 209)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 27)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 182 Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 28)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 658 Increases Transparency in Health Care Pricing Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 658 Increases Transparency in Health Care Pricing Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 1986 Establishes the Net Energy Billing and Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 52)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 1619 Amends and Updates State Abortion and Reproductive Privacy Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - House (80 - 58)
July 5, 2023 CA SB 147 Amends the Fish and Game Code to Protect Certain Species Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 5)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3275 Requires the State Create a Website Outlining Individual's Reproductive Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3275 Requires the State Create a Website Outlining Individual's Reproductive Rights Bill Passed - House (38 - 23)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - House (45 - 28)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
June 30, 2023 DE HB 3 Extends Allowed Student Absences to Mental Health Issues Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3929 Authorizes Hospitals With a Temporary Court Order to Involuntarily Detain Someone for Up To 6 Days Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 30, 2023 DE HB 242 Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding Hospital Visitation Policy Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 29, 2023 DE HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
June 29, 2023 DE HB 185 Rescinds the Three Month Waiting Period for the State to Pay its Share of Premium Subscription Charges for Health Care Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 28, 2023 NC HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 46)
June 27, 2023 NC HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
June 27, 2023 DE HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - House (26 - 9)
June 27, 2023 ME LD 1619 Amends and Updates State Abortion and Reproductive Privacy Laws Bill Passed - House (74 - 72)
June 27, 2023 OH HB 49 Requires Hospital Price Transparency Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
June 27, 2023 OH HB 49 Requires Hospital Price Transparency Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 3)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 3)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 2929 Authorizes the Water Resources Department to Seek Injunctive Relief Against Violators or Attempted Violators of State Water Laws Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7)
June 23, 2023 OR SB 1089 Establishes the Universal Health Plan Governance Board Bill Passed - House (34 - 21)
June 22, 2023 OR HB 3242 Authorizes Policyholders to Recover Actual Damages from Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7)
June 22, 2023 ME LD 1986 Establishes the Net Energy Billing and Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Systems "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 13)
June 21, 2023 National S J Res 11 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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 50)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 12)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 6)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 11)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 11)
June 21, 2023 NY S 6218 Authorizes the Connection of Offshore Wind Farms to the State Power Grid on Long Island Bill Passed - House (92 - 48)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 80 Establishes New Requirements for Financial Aid Related to Wildfires Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 1215 Prohibits Flavored Tobacco "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 16)
June 21, 2023 OH HB 73 Authorizes Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies to Prescribe Off-Label Medication Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
June 21, 2023 National HR 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 209)
June 20, 2023 NY S 1066 Authorize Legal Protections for New York Abortion Providers who Prescribe Medication to Out-of-State Patients Bill Passed - House (98 - 47)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (82 - 63)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 995 Increases Access to a Second Opinion for Health Care Services or Treatment "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (134 - 11)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
June 20, 2023 DE HB 160 Establishes the Delaware Suicide and Crisis Hotline Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 20, 2023 OR SB 1089 Establishes the Universal Health Plan Governance Board Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 8)
June 16, 2023 RI S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
June 16, 2023 RI S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
June 15, 2023 OR SB 1043 Requires Hospitals to Provide Narcan Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 1)
June 15, 2023 OR SB 1043 Requires Hospitals to Provide Narcan Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 1)
June 15, 2023 OR HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
June 15, 2023 RI S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
June 15, 2023 RI S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
June 14, 2023 PA HB 1305 Establishes Resources for Mental Health Behavioral Crisis Intervention Bill Passed - House (113 - 90)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/06 SB 345 Establishes State Protections for Health Care Providers who Prescribe an Abortion or Gender-Affirming Care from Out-of-State Legal Action Bill Passed - House (62 - 15)
8/30 HB 1300 Authorizes Funding for Home Repair Subsidies, Adult Mental Health Services, and Public Defenders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
8/28 HB 7008 Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional to Protect an Identified Victim When Under Threat Of Bodily Harm Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
8/24 SB 385 Authorizes Physician Assistants to Receive Training for First-Trimester Abortions via Vacuum Aspiration Bill Passed - House (58 - 15)
8/24 HB 7027 Requires Court Pay for the Cost of Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
8/24 HB 7061 Requires the Department of Education to Notify Each Local Education Agency Of All Grant Programs Related to Mental Health Services Bill Failed - House (22 - 62)
8/16 HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
8/16 HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
7/27 S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - House (220 - 209)
7/18 HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
7/18 HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 27)
7/18 HB 182 Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 28)
7/18 HB 658 Increases Transparency in Health Care Pricing Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29)
7/18 HB 658 Increases Transparency in Health Care Pricing Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29)
7/06 LD 1986 Establishes the Net Energy Billing and Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 52)
7/06 LD 1619 Amends and Updates State Abortion and Reproductive Privacy Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
7/06 LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
7/06 LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - House (80 - 58)
7/05 SB 147 Amends the Fish and Game Code to Protect Certain Species Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 5)
6/30 S 3275 Requires the State Create a Website Outlining Individual's Reproductive Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
6/30 S 3275 Requires the State Create a Website Outlining Individual's Reproductive Rights Bill Passed - House (38 - 23)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
6/30 S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - House (45 - 28)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
6/30 HB 3 Extends Allowed Student Absences to Mental Health Issues Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/30 S 3929 Authorizes Hospitals With a Temporary Court Order to Involuntarily Detain Someone for Up To 6 Days Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/30 HB 242 Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding Hospital Visitation Policy Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
6/30 S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/29 HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
6/29 HB 185 Rescinds the Three Month Waiting Period for the State to Pay its Share of Premium Subscription Charges for Health Care Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/28 HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 46)
6/27 HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
6/27 HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - House (26 - 9)
6/27 LD 1619 Amends and Updates State Abortion and Reproductive Privacy Laws Bill Passed - House (74 - 72)
6/27 HB 49 Requires Hospital Price Transparency Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
6/27 HB 49 Requires Hospital Price Transparency Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
6/24 HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 3)
6/24 HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 3)
6/24 HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
6/24 HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
6/23 HB 2929 Authorizes the Water Resources Department to Seek Injunctive Relief Against Violators or Attempted Violators of State Water Laws Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7)
6/23 SB 1089 Establishes the Universal Health Plan Governance Board Bill Passed - House (34 - 21)
6/22 HB 3242 Authorizes Policyholders to Recover Actual Damages from Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7)
6/22 LD 1986 Establishes the Net Energy Billing and Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Systems "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 13)
6/21 S J Res 11 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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 50)
6/21 HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 12)
6/21 LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 6)
6/21 LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 11)
6/21 LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
6/21 LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
6/21 LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 11)
6/21 S 6218 Authorizes the Connection of Offshore Wind Farms to the State Power Grid on Long Island Bill Passed - House (92 - 48)
6/21 SB 80 Establishes New Requirements for Financial Aid Related to Wildfires Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
6/21 LD 1215 Prohibits Flavored Tobacco "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 16)
6/21 HB 73 Authorizes Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies to Prescribe Off-Label Medication Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
6/21 HR 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 209)
6/20 S 1066 Authorize Legal Protections for New York Abortion Providers who Prescribe Medication to Out-of-State Patients Bill Passed - House (98 - 47)
6/20 LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
6/20 LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (82 - 63)
6/20 LD 995 Increases Access to a Second Opinion for Health Care Services or Treatment "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (134 - 11)
6/20 LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67)
6/20 LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67)
6/20 LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
6/20 HB 160 Establishes the Delaware Suicide and Crisis Hotline Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/20 SB 1089 Establishes the Universal Health Plan Governance Board Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 8)
6/16 S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
6/16 S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
6/15 SB 1043 Requires Hospitals to Provide Narcan Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 1)
6/15 SB 1043 Requires Hospitals to Provide Narcan Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 1)
6/15 HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
6/15 S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
6/15 S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
6/14 HB 1305 Establishes Resources for Mental Health Behavioral Crisis Intervention Bill Passed - House (113 - 90)

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