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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
June 7, 2018 NC SB 99 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
June 5, 2018 NC SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 14)
June 4, 2018 NC HB 514 Authorizes Municipalities to Form Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
Feb. 9, 2018 NC HB 90 Limits Public School Class Sizes Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5)
Oct. 16, 2017 NC S 656 Prohibits Part Primaries for Certain 2018 Court Elections Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 15)
Oct. 4, 2017 NC H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
June 28, 2017 NC SB 615 Amends Agricultural Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 10)
June 1, 2017 NC SB 155 Authorizes Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
May 12, 2017 NC S 257 Establishes State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
April 26, 2017 NC H 239 Reduces Court of Appeals Caseload Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
April 25, 2017 NC HB 13 Establishes Maximum Class Size for Kindergarten Through Third Grade (48 - 1)
April 24, 2017 NC S 68 Establishes Bipartisan Elections and Ethics Board Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
April 24, 2017 NC SB 434 Amends Local Riparian Buffer Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 31)
March 30, 2017 NC HB 142 Establishes Provisions Related to Gender-Based Bathroom Use Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
June 28, 2016 NC HB 100 Rescinds Certain Funds from Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
June 27, 2016 NC SB 897 Establishes Electoral Districts for City of Asheville Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
June 20, 2016 NC HB 763 Prohibits Wind Farms in Certain Military Flight Zones Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
June 13, 2016 NC HB 169 Repeals Recycling Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
June 3, 2016 NC HB 1030 Establishes State Budget for 2016-2017 Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
March 23, 2016 NC HB 2 Requires Individuals to Use Bathroom of Biological Sex Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2016 NC HB 2 Amends Congressional Primary Election Date Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 15)
Feb. 18, 2016 NC SB 2 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
Sept. 28, 2015 NC HB 318 Prohibits Local Governments from Recognizing Identity Documents issued by Foreign Governments Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 17)
July 27, 2015 NC HB 774 Authorizes Certain Medical Professionals to Monitor Executions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
June 24, 2015 NC HB 640 Authorizes Hunting on Sundays Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 15)
June 23, 2015 NC HB 148 Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
June 3, 2015 NC HB 405 Prohibits the Recording of Certain Employer Property Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
June 1, 2015 NC SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
June 1, 2015 NC HB 465 Amends Regulations Regarding Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
May 28, 2015 NC HB 640 Authorizes Hunting on Sundays Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
May 18, 2015 NC HB 405 Prohibits the Recording of Certain Employer Property Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
March 12, 2015 NC SB 181 Requires the Redistricting of Wake County Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
Feb. 25, 2015 NC SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
Feb. 12, 2015 NC SB 20 Restructures the Motor Fuel Tax Rate and the State Tax Code Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
Feb. 4, 2015 NC SB 14 Transfers Funds to Rules Review Commission for Litigation Expenses Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
Aug. 1, 2014 NC HB 1224 Amends Sales Tax Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 11)
Aug. 1, 2014 NC SB 744 2014-2015 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 10)
July 30, 2014 NC HB 1133 Amends Technical Language in Education, Firearm, and Economic Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
July 28, 2014 NC HB 1181 Establishes Commercial Managed Care for Medicaid Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17)
July 24, 2014 NC HB 1224 Amends Sales Tax Laws Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
July 10, 2014 NC SB 812 Repeals Common Core Standards Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 12)
May 29, 2014 NC SB 786 Repeals the Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 12)
July 25, 2013 NC SB 353 Authorizes Regulations for Abortion Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
July 25, 2013 NC HB 589 Amends Voter Registration Laws Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
July 25, 2013 NC HB 938 Amends Wetland Permit Laws Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
July 24, 2013 NC SB 402 2013-2015 Supplemental Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 17)
July 23, 2013 NC HB 937 Amends Firearm Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
July 23, 2013 NC SB 337 Establishes the North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 11)
July 23, 2013 NC SB 76 Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Requirements and Authorizes Off-Shore Drilling Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 11)
July 18, 2013 NC SB 81 Establishes the Charlotte International Airport Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
July 16, 2013 NC HB 250 Amends Charter School Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 9)
July 3, 2013 NC HB 695 Amends Abortion Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12)
July 2, 2013 NC SB 132 Requires Certain Reproductive Health and Safety Education for Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 12)
June 12, 2013 NC SB 306 Repeals the Racial Justice Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
May 7, 2013 NC SB 337 Establishes an Independent Charter School Board Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
May 6, 2013 NC SB 489 Amends the Consumer Finance Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
May 2, 2013 NC SB 612 Amends Environmental Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
April 25, 2013 NC SB 243 Requires New Instructions in Public School Curriculum Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7)
April 25, 2013 NC SB 201 Authorizes the Use of Silencers While Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
April 3, 2013 NC SB 306 Repeals the Racial Justice Act Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
March 13, 2013 NC SB 81 Establishes the Charlotte Regional Airport Authority Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
Feb. 27, 2013 NC SB 76 Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
Feb. 26, 2013 NC SB 4 Prohibits Medicaid Expansion Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 16)
July 2, 2012 NC HB 950 2012-2013 Budget Amendments Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 10)
July 2, 2012 NC SB 416 Death Penalty Discrimination Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 11)
July 2, 2012 NC SB 820 Authorizes Hydraulic Fracturing Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
June 21, 2012 NC HB 950 2012-2013 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 15)
June 20, 2012 NC SB 416 Death Penalty Discrimination Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
June 18, 2012 NC HB 7 Authorizes Community Colleges to Opt Out of Federal Loan Program Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
June 12, 2012 NC HB 819 Requirements for Calculating Sea Level Rise Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
June 6, 2012 NC SB 820 Authorizes Hydraulic Fracturing Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
June 4, 2012 NC SB 795 Amends Teacher Tenure System Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
Jan. 4, 2012 NC SB 9 Death Penalty Discrimination Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
Nov. 28, 2011 NC SB 9 Death Penalty Discrimination Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 17)
Nov. 7, 2011 NC HB 777 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
Nov. 7, 2011 NC SB 689 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Nov. 7, 2011 NC SB 283 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Sept. 13, 2011 NC SB 514 Constitutional Amendment to Define Marriage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 16)
July 27, 2011 NC SB 453 Congressional Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 17)
July 27, 2011 NC HB 937 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
July 25, 2011 NC SB 455 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
July 13, 2011 NC SB 727 No Dues Checkoff for School Employees Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
June 15, 2011 NC HB 200 2011-2013 Budget Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
June 15, 2011 NC HB 854 Abortion Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
May 18, 2011 NC HB 578 State Health Plan Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
May 3, 2011 NC HB 129 Regulates Competition Between Local Government and Private Business Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
April 14, 2011 NC SB 265 Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
April 14, 2011 NC HB 383 Relating to Unemployment Insurance Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
March 28, 2011 NC SB 265 Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
March 9, 2011 NC SB 13 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
March 2, 2011 NC SB 33 Medical Malpractice Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
Feb. 24, 2011 NC SB 8 Repeal on the Number of Charter Schools Allowed Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
Feb. 7, 2011 NC SB 13 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
July 9, 2010 NC HB 1973 Keep North Carolina Competitive Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 17)
July 9, 2010 NC HB 748 Campaign Financing Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
July 8, 2010 NC HB 1035 Performance and Payment Bond Modification Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
July 7, 2010 NC SB 1015 Homeowner and Homebuyer Protection Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
July 7, 2010 NC HB 1726 Child Care Nutrition and Activity Standards Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
June 30, 2010 NC SB 897 2010-2011Operations and Capital Improvement Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 15)
May 27, 2010 NC SB 704 School Change Models Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/07 SB 99 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
6/05 SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 14)
6/04 HB 514 Authorizes Municipalities to Form Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
2/09 HB 90 Limits Public School Class Sizes Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5)
10/16 S 656 Prohibits Part Primaries for Certain 2018 Court Elections Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 15)
10/04 H 56 Transfers Funds for Cape Fear River Cleanup Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
6/28 SB 615 Amends Agricultural Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 10)
6/01 SB 155 Authorizes Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
5/12 S 257 Establishes State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
4/26 H 239 Reduces Court of Appeals Caseload Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
4/25 HB 13 Establishes Maximum Class Size for Kindergarten Through Third Grade (48 - 1)
4/24 S 68 Establishes Bipartisan Elections and Ethics Board Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
4/24 SB 434 Amends Local Riparian Buffer Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 31)
3/30 HB 142 Establishes Provisions Related to Gender-Based Bathroom Use Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
6/28 HB 100 Rescinds Certain Funds from Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
6/27 SB 897 Establishes Electoral Districts for City of Asheville Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
6/20 HB 763 Prohibits Wind Farms in Certain Military Flight Zones Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
6/13 HB 169 Repeals Recycling Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
6/03 HB 1030 Establishes State Budget for 2016-2017 Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
3/23 HB 2 Requires Individuals to Use Bathroom of Biological Sex Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
2/19 HB 2 Amends Congressional Primary Election Date Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 15)
2/18 SB 2 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
9/28 HB 318 Prohibits Local Governments from Recognizing Identity Documents issued by Foreign Governments Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 17)
7/27 HB 774 Authorizes Certain Medical Professionals to Monitor Executions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
6/24 HB 640 Authorizes Hunting on Sundays Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 15)
6/23 HB 148 Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
6/03 HB 405 Prohibits the Recording of Certain Employer Property Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
6/01 SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
6/01 HB 465 Amends Regulations Regarding Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
5/28 HB 640 Authorizes Hunting on Sundays Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
5/18 HB 405 Prohibits the Recording of Certain Employer Property Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
3/12 SB 181 Requires the Redistricting of Wake County Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
2/25 SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
2/12 SB 20 Restructures the Motor Fuel Tax Rate and the State Tax Code Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
2/04 SB 14 Transfers Funds to Rules Review Commission for Litigation Expenses Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
8/01 HB 1224 Amends Sales Tax Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 11)
8/01 SB 744 2014-2015 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 10)
7/30 HB 1133 Amends Technical Language in Education, Firearm, and Economic Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
7/28 HB 1181 Establishes Commercial Managed Care for Medicaid Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17)
7/24 HB 1224 Amends Sales Tax Laws Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
7/10 SB 812 Repeals Common Core Standards Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 12)
5/29 SB 786 Repeals the Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 12)
7/25 SB 353 Authorizes Regulations for Abortion Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
7/25 HB 589 Amends Voter Registration Laws Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
7/25 HB 938 Amends Wetland Permit Laws Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
7/24 SB 402 2013-2015 Supplemental Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 17)
7/23 HB 937 Amends Firearm Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
7/23 SB 337 Establishes the North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 11)
7/23 SB 76 Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Requirements and Authorizes Off-Shore Drilling Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 11)
7/18 SB 81 Establishes the Charlotte International Airport Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
7/16 HB 250 Amends Charter School Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 9)
7/03 HB 695 Amends Abortion Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12)
7/02 SB 132 Requires Certain Reproductive Health and Safety Education for Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 12)
6/12 SB 306 Repeals the Racial Justice Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
5/07 SB 337 Establishes an Independent Charter School Board Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
5/06 SB 489 Amends the Consumer Finance Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
5/02 SB 612 Amends Environmental Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
4/25 SB 243 Requires New Instructions in Public School Curriculum Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7)
4/25 SB 201 Authorizes the Use of Silencers While Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
4/03 SB 306 Repeals the Racial Justice Act Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
3/13 SB 81 Establishes the Charlotte Regional Airport Authority Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
2/27 SB 76 Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
2/26 SB 4 Prohibits Medicaid Expansion Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 16)
7/02 HB 950 2012-2013 Budget Amendments Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 10)
7/02 SB 416 Death Penalty Discrimination Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 11)
7/02 SB 820 Authorizes Hydraulic Fracturing Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 13)
6/21 HB 950 2012-2013 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 15)
6/20 SB 416 Death Penalty Discrimination Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
6/18 HB 7 Authorizes Community Colleges to Opt Out of Federal Loan Program Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
6/12 HB 819 Requirements for Calculating Sea Level Rise Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
6/06 SB 820 Authorizes Hydraulic Fracturing Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
6/04 SB 795 Amends Teacher Tenure System Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
1/04 SB 9 Death Penalty Discrimination Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
11/28 SB 9 Death Penalty Discrimination Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 17)
11/07 HB 777 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
11/07 SB 689 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
11/07 SB 283 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
9/13 SB 514 Constitutional Amendment to Define Marriage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 16)
7/27 SB 453 Congressional Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 17)
7/27 HB 937 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
7/25 SB 455 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
7/13 SB 727 No Dues Checkoff for School Employees Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
6/15 HB 200 2011-2013 Budget Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
6/15 HB 854 Abortion Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
5/18 HB 578 State Health Plan Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
5/03 HB 129 Regulates Competition Between Local Government and Private Business Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
4/14 SB 265 Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
4/14 HB 383 Relating to Unemployment Insurance Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
3/28 SB 265 Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
3/09 SB 13 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
3/02 SB 33 Medical Malpractice Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
2/24 SB 8 Repeal on the Number of Charter Schools Allowed Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
2/07 SB 13 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
7/09 HB 1973 Keep North Carolina Competitive Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 17)
7/09 HB 748 Campaign Financing Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
7/08 HB 1035 Performance and Payment Bond Modification Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
7/07 SB 1015 Homeowner and Homebuyer Protection Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
7/07 HB 1726 Child Care Nutrition and Activity Standards Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
6/30 SB 897 2010-2011Operations and Capital Improvement Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 15)
5/27 SB 704 School Change Models Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 19)

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