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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
June 18, 2025 OH SB 172 Prohibits Immigration-Related Arrest Protections Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
June 18, 2025 WI SB 278 Extends the Governmental Grant Program for Community-Oriented Policing-House Programs to July 1, 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
June 17, 2025 NC HB 251 Prohibits Discrimination for Disaster Relief Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 1)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
June 17, 2025 NC HB 612 Requires Counties and Cities to have Criminal History Record Checks for Applicants Offered a Position that Requires the Applicant to Work with Children in Any Capacity Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
June 17, 2025 NY S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - House (138 - 0)
June 17, 2025 NY S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - House (138 - 0)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 70)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 70)
June 17, 2025 DE HB 142 Prohibits Private Individuals from Arresting Someone Accused of a Felony by Another State Without a Warrant Bill Passed - House (24 - 12)
June 17, 2025 DE HB 142 Prohibits Private Individuals from Arresting Someone Accused of a Felony by Another State Without a Warrant Bill Passed - House (24 - 12)
June 17, 2025 DE HB 153 Prohibits Citizens Arrests Bill Passed - House (24 - 22)
June 17, 2025 DE HB 153 Prohibits Citizens Arrests Bill Passed - House (24 - 22)
June 13, 2025 ME LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
June 13, 2025 ME LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
June 13, 2025 ME LD 677 Prohibits the Posession of Certain Rapid-Fire Devices in Maine "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (67 - 75)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19)
June 12, 2025 National S 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act) Bill Passed - House (321 - 104)
June 12, 2025 National S 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act) Bill Passed - House (321 - 104)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (67 - 81)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (67 - 81)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 17)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 17)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 998 Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 16)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 70)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 70)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 677 Prohibits the Posession of Certain Rapid-Fire Devices in Maine "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 71)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 71)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 998 Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 69)
June 12, 2025 NY S 54 Repeals the "Voluntary Intoxication" Loophole Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 12, 2025 NY S 54 Repeals the "Voluntary Intoxication" Loophole Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 11, 2025 LA HB 358 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) from Owning and Operating Pharmacies in the State Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 4)
June 11, 2025 OR SB 1121 Prohibits Publicly Sharing Information to Encourage Harassment, Injury, or Stalking of Victims Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
June 11, 2025 NY S 1985 Requires Police Officers to Take Temporary Custody of Firearms When Responding to Reports of Family Violence Bill Passed - House (93 - 46)
June 11, 2025 NY S 1985 Requires Police Officers to Take Temporary Custody of Firearms When Responding to Reports of Family Violence Bill Passed - House (93 - 46)
June 11, 2025 NY A 6556 Authorizes Cruelty to Animals to be Considered as a Factor for a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill Passed - Senate (58 - 1)
June 11, 2025 NC SB 50 Establishes State Constitutional Concealed Carry Bill Passed - House (59 - 48)
June 11, 2025 NY S 4906 Authorizes Certain Victim Statements to be Taken at Their Workplace Instead of the Police Department Bill Passed - House (105 - 41)
June 11, 2025 NY A 1894 Repeals Provisions Requiring Reporting of a Patient's Drug Use Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 20)
June 11, 2025 NY A 1894 Repeals Provisions Requiring Reporting of a Patient's Drug Use Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 20)
June 11, 2025 National S J Res 54 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. Motion Rejected - Senate (39 - 56)
June 11, 2025 National S J Res 53 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services. Motion Rejected - Senate (39 - 56)
June 11, 2025 NY S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 11, 2025 NY S 4552 Prohibits The Sale of Kratom to Individuals Under The Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 11, 2025 NY S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 10, 2025 LA SB 15 Authorizes Punishments to Jailers for Not Cooperating with ICE Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
June 10, 2025 LA HB 496 Establishes Protections for Policyholders Against Any Rate Increases Tied to a Lapse in Auto Coverage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/18 SB 172 Prohibits Immigration-Related Arrest Protections Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
6/18 SB 278 Extends the Governmental Grant Program for Community-Oriented Policing-House Programs to July 1, 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
6/17 HB 251 Prohibits Discrimination for Disaster Relief Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 1)
6/17 LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
6/17 LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
6/17 HB 612 Requires Counties and Cities to have Criminal History Record Checks for Applicants Offered a Position that Requires the Applicant to Work with Children in Any Capacity Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
6/17 S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - House (138 - 0)
6/17 S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - House (138 - 0)
6/17 LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 70)
6/17 LD 1189 Authorizes an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 70)
6/17 HB 142 Prohibits Private Individuals from Arresting Someone Accused of a Felony by Another State Without a Warrant Bill Passed - House (24 - 12)
6/17 HB 142 Prohibits Private Individuals from Arresting Someone Accused of a Felony by Another State Without a Warrant Bill Passed - House (24 - 12)
6/17 HB 153 Prohibits Citizens Arrests Bill Passed - House (24 - 22)
6/17 HB 153 Prohibits Citizens Arrests Bill Passed - House (24 - 22)
6/13 LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
6/13 LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
6/13 LD 677 Prohibits the Posession of Certain Rapid-Fire Devices in Maine "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (67 - 75)
6/12 LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19)
6/12 LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19)
6/12 S 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act) Bill Passed - House (321 - 104)
6/12 S 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act) Bill Passed - House (321 - 104)
6/12 LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (67 - 81)
6/12 LD 1120 Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (67 - 81)
6/12 LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 17)
6/12 LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 17)
6/12 LD 998 Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 16)
6/12 LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 70)
6/12 LD 424 Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 70)
6/12 LD 677 Prohibits the Posession of Certain Rapid-Fire Devices in Maine "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19)
6/12 LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 71)
6/12 LD 1062 Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 71)
6/12 LD 998 Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 69)
6/12 S 54 Repeals the "Voluntary Intoxication" Loophole Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/12 S 54 Repeals the "Voluntary Intoxication" Loophole Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/11 HB 358 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) from Owning and Operating Pharmacies in the State Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 4)
6/11 SB 1121 Prohibits Publicly Sharing Information to Encourage Harassment, Injury, or Stalking of Victims Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
6/11 S 1985 Requires Police Officers to Take Temporary Custody of Firearms When Responding to Reports of Family Violence Bill Passed - House (93 - 46)
6/11 S 1985 Requires Police Officers to Take Temporary Custody of Firearms When Responding to Reports of Family Violence Bill Passed - House (93 - 46)
6/11 A 6556 Authorizes Cruelty to Animals to be Considered as a Factor for a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill Passed - Senate (58 - 1)
6/11 SB 50 Establishes State Constitutional Concealed Carry Bill Passed - House (59 - 48)
6/11 S 4906 Authorizes Certain Victim Statements to be Taken at Their Workplace Instead of the Police Department Bill Passed - House (105 - 41)
6/11 A 1894 Repeals Provisions Requiring Reporting of a Patient's Drug Use Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 20)
6/11 A 1894 Repeals Provisions Requiring Reporting of a Patient's Drug Use Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 20)
6/11 S J Res 54 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. Motion Rejected - Senate (39 - 56)
6/11 S J Res 53 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services. Motion Rejected - Senate (39 - 56)
6/11 S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/11 S 4552 Prohibits The Sale of Kratom to Individuals Under The Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/11 S 3967 Authorizes Legal Immunity for Sex Workers Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/10 SB 15 Authorizes Punishments to Jailers for Not Cooperating with ICE Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
6/10 HB 496 Establishes Protections for Policyholders Against Any Rate Increases Tied to a Lapse in Auto Coverage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
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