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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
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 111 Increases the Criminal Sentence Range for 3rd-Degree Felony Domestic Violence Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HJR 8 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Ask Voters to Approve $2.5 Billion in Spending Over 10 Years Joint Resolution Passed - House (87 - 4)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 296 Increases Contributions to the State's Police and Fire Pension Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 25)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
Dec. 3, 2024 MI HB 5826 Creates a Doula Scholarship Fund Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
Dec. 3, 2024 MI SB 819 Requires Reporting Procedures for Mistreatment During Perinatal Periods Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Dec. 3, 2024 MI SB 823 Prohibits Sex Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation and Public Services Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13)
Dec. 3, 2024 MI SB 818 Establishes a Commission to Investigate Racial Disparities Related to Maternal Health Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Dec. 3, 2024 MI SB 822 Establishes the Right for Life-Sustaining Treatment Regardless of Pregnancy Status Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
Dec. 3, 2024 MI SB 820 Requires Hospitals Adopt Certain Policies for Patients Who are Giving Birth Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Nov. 21, 2024 National HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 184)
Nov. 21, 2024 National H Res 915 Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed. Resolution Passed - House (372 - 6)
Nov. 20, 2024 National H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
Nov. 20, 2024 National HR 3012 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (335 - 37)
Nov. 20, 2024 National H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
Nov. 20, 2024 National HR 8368 Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (334 - 63)
Nov. 18, 2024 National HR 8371 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act Bill Passed - House (389 - 9)
Nov. 15, 2024 National HR 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act Bill Passed - House (381 - 1)
Nov. 14, 2024 MA H 5100 Increases Protections Over the State Economy and Amends the Commercial Real Estate Market Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
Nov. 14, 2024 MA H 5100 Increases Protections Over the State Economy and Amends the Commercial Real Estate Market Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
Nov. 14, 2024 National HR 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (245 - 155)
Nov. 13, 2024 OH SB 104 Prohibits K-12 Schools and Colleges From Allowing Transgender Individuals To Use Bathrooms That Align With Their Gender Identity Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
Nov. 13, 2024 National PN 923 Nomination of David Huitema to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 46)
Nov. 13, 2024 PA HB 1210 Authorizes Animals to be Included in Protection from Abuse Orders Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5435 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives such an Implants or Intrauterine Devices Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5451 Requires the Safe Firearm Storage Notice Created by MDHHS be Distributed Parents and Legal Guardians of Students Yearly Beginning October 1, 2025 Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5436 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5450 Requires that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Create a Notice in English, Spanish and Arabic Regarding the Safe Storage of Firearms Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 12, 2024 MI HB 5683 Prohibits Unsupervised Medical Exfoliation Procedures by Licensees or Registrants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 2)
Nov. 12, 2024 MI HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
Nov. 12, 2024 MI HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
Nov. 12, 2024 National HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Failed - House (256 - 145)
Nov. 12, 2024 LA HB 7 Authorizes a Constitutional Amendment to Repeal the Education Quality Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (81 - 15)
Nov. 12, 2024 National HR 5342 Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 Bill Failed - House (175 - 225)
Oct. 30, 2024 MI HB 5522 Authorizes the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) be Added as a Nonvoting Member of Michigan's Delegation to the Midwest Higher Education Compact Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
Oct. 30, 2024 MI HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
Oct. 30, 2024 MI SB 166 Transfers Certain Law Enforcement Officers to the Michigan State Police Retirement System Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Oct. 30, 2024 MI SB 167 Authorizes Corrections, Conservation, and Others to Become Members of the Michigan State Police Hybrid Retirement System Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Oct. 30, 2024 MI SB 165 Amends Retirement System Membership for Certain Law Enforcement Officers Hired After Enactment Date Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3670 Authorizes Mortgage Payment Relief and Foreclosure Protection for Certain Homeowners Impacted by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
Oct. 24, 2024 NC SB 743 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part II Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 0)
Oct. 24, 2024 MA S 2967 Reduces Clean Energy Infrastructure Permitting Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
Oct. 23, 2024 MI HB 5683 Prohibits Unsupervised Medical Exfoliation Procedures by Licensees or Registrants Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Oct. 23, 2024 PA SB 1319 Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (130 - 72)
Oct. 23, 2024 MI HB 5557 Requires Zoning and Growth Plans to Forecast and Take Into Account Housing Needs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA SB 267 Expands the State Safe Haven Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA SB 1237 Extends the PA One Call Law Permanently Bill Passed - House (196 - 6)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HB 1409 Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 318 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Conduct a Study on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Resolution Passed - House (152 - 50)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
Oct. 21, 2024 PA HB 2132 Establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 64)
Oct. 21, 2024 PA HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 89)
Oct. 21, 2024 PA HB 1608 Requires Medical Assistance Reimbursement for Doula Services to Expecting Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 1274 Amends the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 1274 Amends the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 801 Increases and Improves Early Childhood Literacy Rates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2127 Expands Screening and Support Care for Postpartum Depression Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 3)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (169 - 33)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 1118 Authorizes Suspended Drivers to Pay Fines with Community Service Bill Passed - House (199 - 3)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2132 Establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/04 HB 111 Increases the Criminal Sentence Range for 3rd-Degree Felony Domestic Violence Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
12/04 HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
12/04 HJR 8 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Ask Voters to Approve $2.5 Billion in Spending Over 10 Years Joint Resolution Passed - House (87 - 4)
12/04 HB 296 Increases Contributions to the State's Police and Fire Pension Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 25)
12/04 HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
12/03 HB 5826 Creates a Doula Scholarship Fund Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
12/03 SB 819 Requires Reporting Procedures for Mistreatment During Perinatal Periods Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
12/03 SB 823 Prohibits Sex Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation and Public Services Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13)
12/03 SB 818 Establishes a Commission to Investigate Racial Disparities Related to Maternal Health Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
12/03 SB 822 Establishes the Right for Life-Sustaining Treatment Regardless of Pregnancy Status Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
12/03 SB 820 Requires Hospitals Adopt Certain Policies for Patients Who are Giving Birth Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
11/21 HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 184)
11/21 H Res 915 Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed. Resolution Passed - House (372 - 6)
11/20 H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
11/20 HR 3012 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (335 - 37)
11/20 H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
11/20 HR 8368 Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (334 - 63)
11/18 HR 8371 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act Bill Passed - House (389 - 9)
11/15 HR 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act Bill Passed - House (381 - 1)
11/14 H 5100 Increases Protections Over the State Economy and Amends the Commercial Real Estate Market Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
11/14 H 5100 Increases Protections Over the State Economy and Amends the Commercial Real Estate Market Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
11/14 HR 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (245 - 155)
11/13 SB 104 Prohibits K-12 Schools and Colleges From Allowing Transgender Individuals To Use Bathrooms That Align With Their Gender Identity Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
11/13 PN 923 Nomination of David Huitema to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 46)
11/13 HB 1210 Authorizes Animals to be Included in Protection from Abuse Orders Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1)
11/13 HB 5435 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives such an Implants or Intrauterine Devices Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/13 HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5451 Requires the Safe Firearm Storage Notice Created by MDHHS be Distributed Parents and Legal Guardians of Students Yearly Beginning October 1, 2025 Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/13 HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5436 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/13 HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5450 Requires that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Create a Notice in English, Spanish and Arabic Regarding the Safe Storage of Firearms Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/12 HB 5683 Prohibits Unsupervised Medical Exfoliation Procedures by Licensees or Registrants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 2)
11/12 HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
11/12 HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
11/12 HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Failed - House (256 - 145)
11/12 HB 7 Authorizes a Constitutional Amendment to Repeal the Education Quality Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (81 - 15)
11/12 HR 5342 Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 Bill Failed - House (175 - 225)
10/30 HB 5522 Authorizes the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) be Added as a Nonvoting Member of Michigan's Delegation to the Midwest Higher Education Compact Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
10/30 HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
10/30 SB 166 Transfers Certain Law Enforcement Officers to the Michigan State Police Retirement System Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
10/30 SB 167 Authorizes Corrections, Conservation, and Others to Become Members of the Michigan State Police Hybrid Retirement System Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
10/30 SB 165 Amends Retirement System Membership for Certain Law Enforcement Officers Hired After Enactment Date Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
10/28 A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
10/28 S 3670 Authorizes Mortgage Payment Relief and Foreclosure Protection for Certain Homeowners Impacted by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
10/28 A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
10/28 A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
10/24 SB 743 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part II Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 0)
10/24 S 2967 Reduces Clean Energy Infrastructure Permitting Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
10/23 HB 5683 Prohibits Unsupervised Medical Exfoliation Procedures by Licensees or Registrants Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
10/23 SB 1319 Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (130 - 72)
10/23 HB 5557 Requires Zoning and Growth Plans to Forecast and Take Into Account Housing Needs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
10/22 SB 267 Expands the State Safe Haven Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
10/22 HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
10/22 HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
10/22 SB 1237 Extends the PA One Call Law Permanently Bill Passed - House (196 - 6)
10/22 HB 1409 Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
10/22 HR 318 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Conduct a Study on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Resolution Passed - House (152 - 50)
10/22 HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
10/22 HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
10/21 HB 2132 Establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 64)
10/21 HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 89)
10/21 HB 1608 Requires Medical Assistance Reimbursement for Doula Services to Expecting Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 1)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 0)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
10/09 SB 1274 Amends the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 SB 1274 Amends the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 SB 801 Increases and Improves Early Childhood Literacy Rates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 HB 2127 Expands Screening and Support Care for Postpartum Depression Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 3)
10/09 HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (169 - 33)
10/09 SB 1118 Authorizes Suspended Drivers to Pay Fines with Community Service Bill Passed - House (199 - 3)
10/09 HB 2132 Establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
10/09 HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
10/09 SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)

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