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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
Jan. 26, 2023 DE SB 29 Amends State Retiree Benefits Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
Jan. 18, 2023 DE HB 49 Increases Weekly Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - House (39 - 0)
Jan. 17, 2023 DE HB 35 Establishes a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Noise and Abatement Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
June 30, 2022 DE SB 11 Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 30, 2022 DE SB 13 Prohibits an Academic Institution from Inquiring about an Applicant's Criminal History Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
June 29, 2022 DE SB 320 Authorizes Permanent Mail-In-Voting Bill Passed - House (25 - 12)
June 28, 2022 DE HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (24 - 15)
June 28, 2022 DE SB 302 Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
June 28, 2022 DE SB 8 Prohibits Devices That Convert Handguns Into Automatic Weapons (32 - 8)
June 16, 2022 DE HB 380 Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program Bill Passed - House (31 - 9)
June 16, 2022 DE HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 14, 2022 DE HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
June 14, 2022 DE HB 455 Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 9, 2022 DE HB 450 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
June 7, 2022 DE HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Veto Override Failed - House (20 - 20)
June 7, 2022 DE HB 25 Authorizes Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
May 19, 2022 DE HB 372 Amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act Bill Failed - House (23 - 15)
May 17, 2022 DE HB 205 Establishes EARNS State Retirement Program Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
May 5, 2022 DE HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 3, 2022 DE HB 324 Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers Bill Passed - House (37 - 1)
April 14, 2022 DE SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
March 24, 2022 DE HB 320 Expands Access to Abortion Medications Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
Nov. 1, 2021 DE HCR 42 Establishes Request for Advisory Opinion of Delaware Supreme Court Bill Passed - House (25 - 8)
June 29, 2021 DE SB 148 Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
June 29, 2021 DE SB 111 Specifies Automatic Expungement Process Bill Passed - House (36 - 5)
June 24, 2021 DE SB 7 Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
June 17, 2021 DE HB 195 Requires Body Cameras to be Worn by Police Officers Bill Passed - House (41 - 0)
June 10, 2021 DE HB 92 Reduces School Board Terms from 5 to 4 years Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
June 10, 2021 DE HB 90 Amends Campaign Finance Laws to Authorize Spending Related to Child Care Costs Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
May 20, 2021 DE HB 125 Amends Various Firearm Regulations and Outlaws Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
May 18, 2021 DE HB 31 Authorizes the Complete Decriminalization of Abortion in the State Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
April 29, 2021 DE HB 198 Requires Schools to Provide Curricula on Black History Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
April 29, 2021 DE HB 155 Establishes New Legal Definitions for Gender, Disability, etc. Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
March 25, 2021 DE HB 26 Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
Jan. 28, 2021 DE SB 33 Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
June 18, 2020 DE HB 346 Authorizes Voting by Mail for 2020 Elections Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
Jan. 30, 2020 DE HB 285 Requires Schools to Provide Free Feminine Hygiene Products Bill Passed - House (33 - 6)
Jan. 30, 2020 DE HB 263 Limits the Cost of Insulin to $100 per 30-day Supply Bill Passed - House (40 - 0)
June 30, 2019 DE SB 45 Establishes Marijuana Usage by a Juvenile as a Civil Violation Bill Passed - House (34 - 7)
June 27, 2019 DE SB 44 Reduces the Punishment for Possession or Consumption of Alcohol by a Person Under 21 to a Civil Offense Bill Passed - House (34 - 6)
June 27, 2019 DE SB 35 Requires Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
June 26, 2019 DE SB 47 Repeals Certain Sentencing Enhancements Based Upon Where Crimes were Committed Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
June 25, 2019 DE HB 77 Amends Burglary and Home Invasion Code Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
June 20, 2019 DE HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 11, 2019 DE HB 5 Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
May 14, 2019 DE HB 130 Prohibits Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
March 26, 2019 DE HB 63 Amends Firearms Storage Regulations Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
March 19, 2019 DE HB 38 Amends Early Voting Regulations Bill Passed - House (34 - 6)
March 14, 2019 DE SB 22 Authorizes Interstate Agreement to Elect the President by Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
Jan. 10, 2019 DE HB 1 Establishes an Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution Bill Passed - House (35 - 6)
July 1, 2018 DE SB 170 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (21 - 18)
June 30, 2018 DE HB 165 Authorizes Shipment of Wine from Out-of-State Sellers Concurrence Vote Failed - House (19 - 21)
June 26, 2018 DE SB 235 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Bill Passed - House (40 - 0)
June 14, 2018 DE HB 300 Prohibits Bump Stocks Conference Report Adopted - House (36 - 2)
June 7, 2018 DE SB 65 Prohibits the Practice of Conversion Therapy Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
June 7, 2018 DE HB 165 Authorizes Shipment of Wine from Out-of-State Sellers Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
April 19, 2018 DE HB 337 Prohibits Underage Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 11)
March 29, 2018 DE HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
March 20, 2018 DE HB 330 Increases Minimum Purchase Age for Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
July 2, 2017 DE HB 279 Increases Rate of Realty Transfer Tax Bill Passed - House (31 - 9)
June 20, 2017 DE HB 190 Authorizes Commercial Activity in State-Designated Coastal Zones Bill Passed - House (34 - 7)
June 6, 2017 DE SB 5 Authorizes Abortions Before the Point of Viability Bill Passed - House (22 - 16)
May 9, 2017 DE HB 125 Authorizes Capital Punishment Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 21, 2016 DE HB 325 Amends Requirements for Purchasing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (22 - 17)
Jan. 28, 2016 DE SB 40 Repeals the Death Penalty Bill Failed - House (16 - 23)
June 30, 2015 DE SB 59 Authorizes an Undocumented Immigrant to Apply For and Obtain Valid Driving Privileges Bill Passed - House (22 - 15)
June 2, 2015 DE HB 39 Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
July 1, 2014 DE SB 220 Appropriates Funds for State Casino Relief Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
June 26, 2014 DE HB 13 Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7)
June 26, 2014 DE SB 36 Authorizes Judges to Hold Suspects of Violent Felonies without Bail Amendment Adopted - House (29 - 12)
June 25, 2014 DE SB 36 Authorizes Judges to Hold Suspects of Violent Felonies without Bail Amendment Rejected - House (24 - 15)
June 3, 2014 DE SB 209 Amends Charter School Laws Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
April 3, 2014 DE HB 265 Increases Certain Business Taxes Bill Passed - House (26 - 13)
Jan. 30, 2014 DE SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
June 18, 2013 DE SB 97 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
April 23, 2013 DE HB 75 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
March 28, 2013 DE HB 35 Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
June 19, 2012 DE SB 205 Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases Bill Failed - House (14 - 22)
June 12, 2012 DE HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - House (29 - 8)
May 17, 2012 DE SB 185 Requires Lobbyists to Report Their Activities in the Legislature Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
May 1, 2012 DE HB 289 Limits Payday Loans Bill Passed - House (26 - 7)
July 1, 2011 DE SB 65 Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Definition Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
July 1, 2011 DE SB 137 Specialty-Tier Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
June 30, 2011 DE HB 95 Motorcycle Helmet Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 11)
May 5, 2011 DE SB 17 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
April 14, 2011 DE SB 30 Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
March 22, 2011 DE HB 47 State Inspections of Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
March 15, 2011 DE HA 1 Reduced Punishment for Drug Possession Amendment Adopted - House (21 - 17)
June 23, 2010 DE HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Concurrence Vote Failed - House (22 - 15)
May 11, 2010 DE SB 234 Universal Recycling and Beverage Containers Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
April 27, 2010 DE HB 347 Raising the Reporting Age for Misdemeanors by Students Bill Passed - House (22 - 9)
March 25, 2010 DE HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
Jan. 21, 2010 DE HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (27 - 5)
June 30, 2009 DE HB 290 2009-2010 Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 291 Estate Tax Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 211 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 212 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Failed - House (22 - 19)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 210 Liquor License Fee Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
June 24, 2009 DE SB 121 Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
June 24, 2009 DE HB 198 National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (23 - 12)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/26 SB 29 Amends State Retiree Benefits Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
1/18 HB 49 Increases Weekly Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - House (39 - 0)
1/17 HB 35 Establishes a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Noise and Abatement Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
6/30 SB 11 Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/30 SB 13 Prohibits an Academic Institution from Inquiring about an Applicant's Criminal History Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
6/29 SB 320 Authorizes Permanent Mail-In-Voting Bill Passed - House (25 - 12)
6/28 HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (24 - 15)
6/28 SB 302 Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
6/28 SB 8 Prohibits Devices That Convert Handguns Into Automatic Weapons (32 - 8)
6/16 HB 380 Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program Bill Passed - House (31 - 9)
6/16 HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/14 HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
6/14 HB 455 Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/09 HB 450 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
6/07 HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Veto Override Failed - House (20 - 20)
6/07 HB 25 Authorizes Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
5/19 HB 372 Amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act Bill Failed - House (23 - 15)
5/17 HB 205 Establishes EARNS State Retirement Program Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
5/05 HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/03 HB 324 Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers Bill Passed - House (37 - 1)
4/14 SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
3/24 HB 320 Expands Access to Abortion Medications Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
11/01 HCR 42 Establishes Request for Advisory Opinion of Delaware Supreme Court Bill Passed - House (25 - 8)
6/29 SB 148 Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
6/29 SB 111 Specifies Automatic Expungement Process Bill Passed - House (36 - 5)
6/24 SB 7 Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
6/17 HB 195 Requires Body Cameras to be Worn by Police Officers Bill Passed - House (41 - 0)
6/10 HB 92 Reduces School Board Terms from 5 to 4 years Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
6/10 HB 90 Amends Campaign Finance Laws to Authorize Spending Related to Child Care Costs Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
5/20 HB 125 Amends Various Firearm Regulations and Outlaws Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
5/18 HB 31 Authorizes the Complete Decriminalization of Abortion in the State Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
4/29 HB 198 Requires Schools to Provide Curricula on Black History Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
4/29 HB 155 Establishes New Legal Definitions for Gender, Disability, etc. Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
3/25 HB 26 Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
1/28 SB 33 Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
6/18 HB 346 Authorizes Voting by Mail for 2020 Elections Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
1/30 HB 285 Requires Schools to Provide Free Feminine Hygiene Products Bill Passed - House (33 - 6)
1/30 HB 263 Limits the Cost of Insulin to $100 per 30-day Supply Bill Passed - House (40 - 0)
6/30 SB 45 Establishes Marijuana Usage by a Juvenile as a Civil Violation Bill Passed - House (34 - 7)
6/27 SB 44 Reduces the Punishment for Possession or Consumption of Alcohol by a Person Under 21 to a Civil Offense Bill Passed - House (34 - 6)
6/27 SB 35 Requires Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
6/26 SB 47 Repeals Certain Sentencing Enhancements Based Upon Where Crimes were Committed Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
6/25 HB 77 Amends Burglary and Home Invasion Code Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
6/20 HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/11 HB 5 Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
5/14 HB 130 Prohibits Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
3/26 HB 63 Amends Firearms Storage Regulations Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
3/19 HB 38 Amends Early Voting Regulations Bill Passed - House (34 - 6)
3/14 SB 22 Authorizes Interstate Agreement to Elect the President by Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
1/10 HB 1 Establishes an Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution Bill Passed - House (35 - 6)
7/01 SB 170 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (21 - 18)
6/30 HB 165 Authorizes Shipment of Wine from Out-of-State Sellers Concurrence Vote Failed - House (19 - 21)
6/26 SB 235 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Bill Passed - House (40 - 0)
6/14 HB 300 Prohibits Bump Stocks Conference Report Adopted - House (36 - 2)
6/07 SB 65 Prohibits the Practice of Conversion Therapy Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
6/07 HB 165 Authorizes Shipment of Wine from Out-of-State Sellers Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
4/19 HB 337 Prohibits Underage Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 11)
3/29 HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
3/20 HB 330 Increases Minimum Purchase Age for Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
7/02 HB 279 Increases Rate of Realty Transfer Tax Bill Passed - House (31 - 9)
6/20 HB 190 Authorizes Commercial Activity in State-Designated Coastal Zones Bill Passed - House (34 - 7)
6/06 SB 5 Authorizes Abortions Before the Point of Viability Bill Passed - House (22 - 16)
5/09 HB 125 Authorizes Capital Punishment Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/21 HB 325 Amends Requirements for Purchasing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (22 - 17)
1/28 SB 40 Repeals the Death Penalty Bill Failed - House (16 - 23)
6/30 SB 59 Authorizes an Undocumented Immigrant to Apply For and Obtain Valid Driving Privileges Bill Passed - House (22 - 15)
6/02 HB 39 Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
7/01 SB 220 Appropriates Funds for State Casino Relief Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
6/26 HB 13 Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7)
6/26 SB 36 Authorizes Judges to Hold Suspects of Violent Felonies without Bail Amendment Adopted - House (29 - 12)
6/25 SB 36 Authorizes Judges to Hold Suspects of Violent Felonies without Bail Amendment Rejected - House (24 - 15)
6/03 SB 209 Amends Charter School Laws Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
4/03 HB 265 Increases Certain Business Taxes Bill Passed - House (26 - 13)
1/30 SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
6/18 SB 97 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
4/23 HB 75 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
3/28 HB 35 Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
6/19 SB 205 Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases Bill Failed - House (14 - 22)
6/12 HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - House (29 - 8)
5/17 SB 185 Requires Lobbyists to Report Their Activities in the Legislature Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
5/01 HB 289 Limits Payday Loans Bill Passed - House (26 - 7)
7/01 SB 65 Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Definition Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
7/01 SB 137 Specialty-Tier Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
6/30 HB 95 Motorcycle Helmet Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 11)
5/05 SB 17 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
4/14 SB 30 Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
3/22 HB 47 State Inspections of Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
3/15 HA 1 Reduced Punishment for Drug Possession Amendment Adopted - House (21 - 17)
6/23 HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Concurrence Vote Failed - House (22 - 15)
5/11 SB 234 Universal Recycling and Beverage Containers Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
4/27 HB 347 Raising the Reporting Age for Misdemeanors by Students Bill Passed - House (22 - 9)
3/25 HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
1/21 HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (27 - 5)
6/30 HB 290 2009-2010 Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
6/29 HB 291 Estate Tax Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
6/29 HB 211 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
6/29 HB 212 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Failed - House (22 - 19)
6/29 HB 210 Liquor License Fee Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
6/24 SB 121 Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
6/24 HB 198 National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (23 - 12)

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