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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:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
- The vote should be clear for any person to understand
- The vote has received media attention
- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2007 | CO | SJM | Opposition to Troop Escalation in Iraq | Bill Passed - House (38 - 26) |
| March 18, 2008 | CO | SB 139 | Undocumented Immigrant Hiring Ban Notification | Bill Passed - House (52 - 12) |
| July 8, 2006 | CO | HB 1023 | Public Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (35 - 28) |
| April 5, 2007 | CO | SJM 2 | Opposition to Troop Escalation in Iraq | Joint Resolution Passed - House (38 - 26) |
| April 5, 2007 | CO | SJM 2 | Opposition to Troop Escalation in Iraq | Joint Resolution Passed - House (38 - 26) |
| Feb. 27, 2008 | CO | HB 1180 | Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses | Bill Passed - House (60 - 5) |
| May 5, 2006 | CO | SB 234 | Public Construction Bidding Act | Bill Passed - House (36 - 29) |
| March 7, 2008 | CO | HJR 1009 | Ratification of the UN Convention Against the Discrimination of Women | Joint Resolution Passed - House (43 - 21) |
| April 22, 2008 | CO | HB 1325 | Seasonal Foreign Worker Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (46 - 18) |
| May 10, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1077 | Increases Security at Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (49 - 16) |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | CO | HB 20B-1002 | Appropriates $45 Million in Funds for Grants Programs to Assist Childcare Providers | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 8) |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | CO | HB 20B-1003 | Expands Food Pantry Programs for Pandemic Relief | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 5) |
| June 12, 2020 | CO | SB 20-224 | Prohibits Landlords from Asking Immigration Status Questions on Rental Applications | Bill Passed - House (41 - 23) |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | CO | SB 20B-001 | Appropriates $57 Million in Direct Aid, Grants, and Annual Fee Waivers to Small Businesses | Bill Passed - House (46 - 17) |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | CO | SB 20B-002 | Authorizes Housing and Direct COVID Emergency Assistance | Bill Passed - House (48 - 16) |
| Jan. 15, 2021 | CO | SB 21-001 | Expands COVID-19 Relief Programs for Minority Small Business Owners | Bill Passed - House (47 - 16) |
| April 4, 2022 | CO | SB 22-103 | Authorizes Criminal Defendants to Challenge Their Misdemeanor Guilty Pleas in Court if Not Advised of Immigration Consequences | Bill Passed - House (40 - 25) |
| May 7, 2013 | CO | SB 251 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (34 - 31) |
| May 2, 2019 | CO | SB 19-005 | Authorizes the Import of Prescription Drugs from Canada | Bill Passed - House (41 - 22) |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | CO | SB 20B-004 | Authorizes Transference of Money for Cash Assistance During COVID-19 Emergency | Bill Passed - House (46 - 18) |
| March 8, 2013 | CO | SB 33 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (40 - 21) |
| April 11, 2019 | CO | SB 19-139 | Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (42 - 22) |
| April 27, 2019 | CO | SB 19-030 | Authorizes a Remedy for Improperly Entered Guilty Pleas | Bill Passed - House (42 - 19) |
| June 12, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1425 | Amends Hospital Patient Visitation Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (47 - 17) |
| June 9, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1413 | Establishes a Small Business Tax Credit for the COVID-19 Response | Bill Passed - House (43 - 18) |
| Jan. 14, 2021 | CO | HB 21-003 | Establishes Legislative Procedures for Disaster Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (41 - 23) |
| Jan. 14, 2021 | CO | HB 21-002 | Extends Income Tax Deductions Under the CARES Act | Bill Passed - House (44 - 20) |
| Feb. 27, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1100 | Prohibits Government Participation in Civil Immigration Detention | Bill Passed - House (41 - 22) |
| April 23, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1124 | Prohibits Local Law Enforcement from Helping to Enforce Federal Civil Immigration Laws | Bill Passed - House (36 - 28) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1148 | Reduces Maximum Criminal Penalty for Certain Crimes to 364 Days | Bill Passed - House (41 - 21) |
| March 22, 2011 | CO | HB 1140 | Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (36 - 29) |
| May 17, 2007 | CT | HB 5656 | Immigrants and Postsecondary Education Act | Bill Passed - House (76 - 67) |
| May 30, 2007 | CT | HB 7400 | Tax Code Modification | Bill Passed - House (90 - 58) |
| May 30, 2019 | CT | SB 992 | Limits Cooperation Between Local Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Agencies | Bill Passed - House (79 - 61) |
| June 1, 2021 | CT | SB 1 | Alleges Racism is a Public Health Crisis | Bill Passed - House (114 - 33) |
| April 25, 2018 | CT | SB 4 | Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students | Bill Passed - House (91 - 59) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | CT | HB 6516 | Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (125 - 24) |
| March 25, 2021 | CT | HB 6672 | Expands Governors Emergency Declarations for an Additional Month | Bill Passed - House (90 - 50) |
| May 22, 2013 | CT | HB 6495 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (74 - 55) |
| May 12, 2011 | CT | HB 6390 | Access to Postsecondary Education | Bill Passed - House (77 - 63) |
| May 19, 2015 | CT | HB 6844 | Amends Eligibility Requirements for In-State Tuition | Bill Passed - House (78 - 70) |
| June 30, 2015 | DE | SB 59 | Authorizes an Undocumented Immigrant to Apply For and Obtain Valid Driving Privileges | Bill Passed - House (22 - 15) |
| June 18, 2020 | DE | HB 346 | Authorizes Voting by Mail for 2020 Elections | Bill Passed - House (25 - 13) |
| April 25, 2007 | FL | CS HB 7189 | Kidcare Eligibility Expansion | Bill Passed - House (98 - 14) |
| March 1, 2012 | FL | HB 1209 | Prohibits Courts from Basing Decisions on Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - House (92 - 24) |
| May 2, 2019 | FL | SB 168 | Prohibits State Sanctuary City Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 45) |
| March 14, 2022 | FL | HB 5003 | Establishes Budget, Establishes State Guard, Divests from Russian Federation | Conference Report Adopted - House (105 - 3) |
| May 2, 2014 | FL | HB 851 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 32) |
| May 1, 2014 | FL | HB 755 | Authorizes Certain Non-Citizen Individuals to be Admitted to the Bar | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 37) |
| March 11, 2020 | FL | SB 664 | Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment | Bill Passed - House (73 - 45) |
| March 9, 2022 | FL | SB 1808 | Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
| Feb. 10, 2023 | FL | SB 6-B | Establishes Unauthorized Alien Transport Program | Bill Passed - House (77 - 34) |
| May 2, 2023 | FL | SB 1718 | Amends Various State Immigration Laws, Policies, and Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (83 - 36) |
| March 5, 2021 | FL | HB 07 | Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 3 | Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 7 | Prohibits the State Health Officer from Ordering the Vaccination of Individuals Upon the Declaration of Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | Bill Passed - House (78 - 39) |
| March 6, 2024 | FL | HB 1451 | Prohibits the Acceptance of Certain Forms of Identification | Bill Passed - House (81 - 32) |
| March 20, 2014 | FL | HB 851 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Bill Passed - House (81 - 33) |
| Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 675 | Requires Local Governments to Enforce Federal Immigration Regulations | Bill Passed - House (80 - 38) |
| Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 9 | Prohibits Local Sanctuary Policies | Bill Passed - House (71 - 35) |
| April 24, 2019 | FL | HB 527 | Prohibits Cities from Enacting "Sanctuary" Policies | Bill Passed - House (69 - 47) |
| March 28, 2006 | GA | CCS SB 529 | Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (119 - 49) |
| April 4, 2008 | GA | HB 978 | Vehicle Seizures for Unlicensed Drivers | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 44) |
| April 3, 2009 | GA | HB 2 | Citizenship Status Verification of Government Assistance Recipients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (121 - 47) |
| March 23, 2006 | GA | HCS SB 529 | Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act | Bill Passed - House (123 - 51) |
| March 20, 2008 | GA | SB 350 | Increasing Penalties for Driving Without a License | Bill Passed - House (99 - 68) |
| Feb. 28, 2008 | GA | HB 978 | Vehicle Seizures for Undocumented Immigrant Traffic Violations | Bill Passed - House (104 - 51) |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | GA | HR 413 | English as the Official Language of Georgia | Resolution Failed - House (103 - 61) |
| Feb. 14, 2006 | GA | HCS HB 1238 | Requirements for Wiring Money | Bill Passed - House (106 - 60) |
| April 14, 2011 | GA | HB 87 | Immigration Enforcement Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (112 - 59) |
| March 28, 2024 | GA | HB 1105 | Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 75) |
| March 21, 2024 | GA | SB 420 | Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in Georgia | Bill Passed - House (97 - 67) |
| April 3, 2009 | GA | SB 86 | Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration | Bill Passed - House (140 - 67) |
| March 30, 2009 | GA | SB 67 | English Only Requirement for Driver's License Examinations | Bill Passed - House (104 - 58) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | GA | HB 112 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (99 - 68) |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | GA | HB 1105 | Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders | Bill Passed - House (97 - 74) |
| March 4, 2013 | GA | HB 125 | Amends State Immigration Policy | Bill Passed - House (116 - 49) |
| Feb. 26, 2016 | GA | HB 781 | Prohibits Undocumented Immigrants from Serving on Local Governing Bodies | Bill Passed - House (93 - 50) |
| Feb. 22, 2017 | GA | HB 37 | Prohibits State Funding for Sanctuary Campuses | Bill Passed - House (112 - 57) |
| March 3, 2011 | GA | HB 87 | Immigration Enforcement Act | Bill Passed - House (113 - 56) |
| April 18, 2007 | IA | SF 430 | Recognition of Tribal Court Decisions | Bill Passed - House (63 - 34) |
| March 16, 2006 | IA | HF 2671 | Undocumented Immigrants Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (69 - 25) |
| April 16, 2008 | IA | HF 2686 | Employee Identification Verification | Bill Passed - House (84 - 16) |
| June 5, 2020 | IA | SF 2338 | Establishes Legal Protection to Businesses and Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (52 - 44) |
| April 3, 2018 | IA | SF 481 | Requires Law Enforcement for Comply with ICE Detainer Requests | Bill Passed - House (55 - 45) |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | IA | SF 160 | Requires Schools Provide a 100 Percent In-Person Learning Option | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
| April 28, 2021 | IA | HF 889 | Prohibits the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports | Bill Passed - House (58 - 35) |
| Jan. 26, 2010 | IA | HF 2110 | Military Spouse Relocation Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (56 - 44) |
| March 19, 2007 | ID | S 1172 | English as the Official Language | Bill Passed - House (46 - 20) |
| Feb. 4, 2008 | ID | H 366 | Driver's License Residency Requirement | Bill Passed - House (47 - 21) |
| April 7, 2021 | ID | S 1136 | Establishes Restrictions on the Governor's Authority During an Emergency | Bill Passed - House (54 - 16) |
| March 16, 2020 | ID | S 1398 | Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Year 2021 to the Catastrophic Health Care Program | Bill Passed - House (69 - 0) |
| May 5, 2021 | ID | S 1217 | Limits the Governor's Powers During a State of Emergency | Bill Passed - House (48 - 8) |
| Aug. 26, 2020 | ID | H 6 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (54 - 15) |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | ID | H 135 | Amends the Governor's Emergency Powers | Bill Passed - House (49 - 20) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | ID | H 140 | Prohibits Imposing Vaccine Mandates for State Contractors | Bill Passed - House (49 - 21) |
| March 29, 2024 | ID | H 753 | Prohibits Illegal Entry Into Idaho | Bill Passed - House (53 - 15) |
| March 28, 2007 | IL | HB 1100 | Driver's Certificates for Non-Citizens | Bill Passed - House (60 - 56) |
| May 19, 2023 | IL | HB 3751 | Authorizes DACA Recipients to Become Law enforcement Officers | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 7) |