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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
Feb. 1, 2024 GA SB 386 Authorizes Sports Betting in the State of Georgia Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
June 1, 2023 NC HB 347 Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
April 26, 2023 ND SB 2304 Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 9)
April 21, 2023 CO SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
April 18, 2023 NE LB 775 Amends State Definitions for Licensed Racetracks to Include All Real Property Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
March 30, 2023 KY HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
March 14, 2023 KY HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
Aug. 1, 2022 MA H 5164 Authorizes Sports Wagering in the Commonwealth (36 - 4)
June 14, 2022 PA SB 1237 Establishes a State Horse Racing Commission Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 28, 2022 LA SB 290 Establishes Sports Betting Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
April 19, 2022 ME LD 585 Establishes Laws Regulating and Recognizing State Indian Tribes and Sports Wagering (23 - 11)
April 13, 2022 NE LB 876 Establishes New Regulations for Horse Racing in the State Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 3)
Dec. 8, 2021 OH HB 29 Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1)
Aug. 19, 2021 NC SB 688 Authorizes Sports Betting in North Carolina Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19)
June 16, 2021 OH SB 176 Authorizes the Legalization of Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
June 1, 2021 RI S 40 Establishes a Twenty Year Contract with Two Major Gambling Companies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
May 26, 2021 NV SB 452 Prohibits Guns in Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
April 13, 2021 AL SB 319 Authorizes Voting to Expand Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
Feb. 9, 2021 KY SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
July 16, 2020 RI S 2919 Authorizes Online Registration for Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
May 23, 2020 IL SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14)
May 13, 2020 LA SB 130 Authorizes a Ballot Referendum Vote on Legalizing Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
April 22, 2020 VA SB 384 Amends Sports Betting Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
April 22, 2020 VA SB 971 Establishes the COVID-19 Relief Fund and Amends Gambling Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
March 18, 2020 MD SB 4 Establishes Referendum to Authorize Sports and Event Wagering Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
March 5, 2020 WA HB 2638 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2020 SD SJR 501 Amends Constitution by Authorizing Wagering on Sporting Events Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
June 18, 2019 ME LD 553 Authorizes Sports Betting "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
May 28, 2019 AL HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
May 3, 2019 CO HB 19-1327 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
May 2, 2019 FL HB 629 Requires Warning Labels on Lottery Tickets Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
May 1, 2019 IL SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 18)
April 30, 2019 TN HB 1 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
April 25, 2019 AL SB 220 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create a State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
April 24, 2019 IN HB 1015 Authorizes Sports Betting Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 12)
April 17, 2019 MT HB 725 Establishes a State Lottery System to Oversee Sports Wagering Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
April 17, 2019 IA SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
April 9, 2019 NC SB 154 Authorizes Sports Gambling on Tribal Lands Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 7)
March 21, 2019 NH SB 310 Authorizes Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
Feb. 26, 2019 IN SB 552 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
Feb. 23, 2019 VA SB 1126 Authorizes Casino Gaming in Select Cities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10)
Aug. 27, 2018 MS SB 2001 Establishes Mississippi Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 17)
June 22, 2018 PA HB 864 Amends Gaming and Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 29)
June 7, 2018 NJ A 4111 Amends Online Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
May 16, 2018 LA SB 184 Amends Video Draw Poker Devices Control Law Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 14)
April 6, 2018 OK HB 3375 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
March 7, 2018 FL HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
Feb. 20, 2018 WV SB 415 Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Jan. 29, 2018 VA SB 192 Authorizes State to Deduct Previous TANF Benefits from Lottery Winnings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
June 29, 2017 DE HB 249 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Betting Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11)
May 24, 2017 PA HB 271 Establishes Internet Gambling Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
May 17, 2017 IL SB 7 Establishes Gambling Industry Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 24)
Aug. 19, 2016 AL SB 3 Establishes State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
May 19, 2016 IL HB 3655 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Contests Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
March 24, 2016 NH SB 551 Authorizes a Casino in Salem Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13)
March 4, 2016 IN SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
March 3, 2016 RI H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
March 3, 2016 RI S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
Feb. 8, 2016 VA SB 646 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
Feb. 3, 2016 IN SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
May 20, 2015 CT SB 1090 Expands Tribal Gaming Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
April 16, 2015 NV SB 443 Authorizes Businesses to Place Sports Bets Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
April 9, 2015 IN HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
April 6, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Veto Override Failed - Senate (19 - 16)
March 12, 2015 NH SB 113 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
March 12, 2015 IA SF 166 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Leagues Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
Feb. 17, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Feb. 5, 2015 SD SB 57 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
April 7, 2014 NE LR 41CA Authorizes Gambling on Past Horse Races Resolution Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
April 3, 2014 NE LR 41CA Authorizes Gambling on Past Horse Races Resolution Failed - Senate (28 - 19)
March 27, 2014 NH SB 366 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 9)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
March 5, 2014 SD HJR 1001 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Amendment Adopted - Senate (25 - 10)
Feb. 19, 2014 SD SB 180 Increases Maximum Number of Video Lottery Machines Authorized in a Licensed Establishment Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
June 27, 2013 CA AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
May 22, 2013 OH HB 7 Prohibits Internet Cafes Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
May 1, 2013 IL SB 1739 Expands State Casino Development Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
April 30, 2013 IA HF 638 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
April 2, 2013 KS HB 2055 Reduces Casino Building Fee Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 24)
March 18, 2013 NJ A 3614 Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Feb. 26, 2013 WY HB 77 Establishes Wyoming Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 13)
Feb. 25, 2013 IN SB 528 Restructures Tax Rates For Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
June 27, 2012 DE HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
May 31, 2012 IL SB 1849 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 26)
April 28, 2012 MN HF 2795 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
March 27, 2012 MD SB 892 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
March 14, 2012 NY A 9556 Authorizes Casino Gambling Amendment Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
March 13, 2012 IA SF 2275 Authorizes Internet Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 23, 2012 KY SB 151 Authorizes Casinos Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 21)
Oct. 13, 2011 MA H 3711 Authorizes Gambling Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
May 31, 2011 IL SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 27)
May 5, 2011 VT H 436 Tax Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 10)
April 20, 2011 IA SF 526 Requires a Study to Weigh Outcomes of Authorizing Online Poker in Iowa Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
Jan. 25, 2011 IN SB 47 Gambling Expansion Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
July 31, 2010 MA H 5000 Gambling Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 15)
July 1, 2010 MA H 4619 Gambling Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
June 21, 2010 CT HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/01 SB 386 Authorizes Sports Betting in the State of Georgia Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
6/01 HB 347 Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
4/26 SB 2304 Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 9)
4/21 SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
4/18 LB 775 Amends State Definitions for Licensed Racetracks to Include All Real Property Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
3/30 HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
3/14 HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
8/01 H 5164 Authorizes Sports Wagering in the Commonwealth (36 - 4)
6/14 SB 1237 Establishes a State Horse Racing Commission Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
5/04 H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
4/28 SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/28 SB 290 Establishes Sports Betting Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
4/19 LD 585 Establishes Laws Regulating and Recognizing State Indian Tribes and Sports Wagering (23 - 11)
4/13 LB 876 Establishes New Regulations for Horse Racing in the State Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 3)
12/08 HB 29 Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1)
8/19 SB 688 Authorizes Sports Betting in North Carolina Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19)
6/16 SB 176 Authorizes the Legalization of Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
6/01 S 40 Establishes a Twenty Year Contract with Two Major Gambling Companies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
5/26 SB 452 Prohibits Guns in Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
4/13 SB 319 Authorizes Voting to Expand Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
2/09 SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
7/16 S 2919 Authorizes Online Registration for Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
5/23 SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14)
5/13 SB 130 Authorizes a Ballot Referendum Vote on Legalizing Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
4/22 SB 384 Amends Sports Betting Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
4/22 SB 971 Establishes the COVID-19 Relief Fund and Amends Gambling Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
3/18 SB 4 Establishes Referendum to Authorize Sports and Event Wagering Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
3/05 HB 2638 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
2/11 SJR 501 Amends Constitution by Authorizing Wagering on Sporting Events Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
6/18 LD 553 Authorizes Sports Betting "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
5/28 HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
5/03 HB 19-1327 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
5/02 HB 629 Requires Warning Labels on Lottery Tickets Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
5/01 SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 18)
4/30 HB 1 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
4/25 SB 220 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create a State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
4/24 HB 1015 Authorizes Sports Betting Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 12)
4/17 HB 725 Establishes a State Lottery System to Oversee Sports Wagering Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
4/17 SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
4/09 SB 154 Authorizes Sports Gambling on Tribal Lands Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 7)
3/21 SB 310 Authorizes Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
2/26 SB 552 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
2/23 SB 1126 Authorizes Casino Gaming in Select Cities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10)
8/27 SB 2001 Establishes Mississippi Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 17)
6/22 HB 864 Amends Gaming and Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 29)
6/07 A 4111 Amends Online Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
5/16 SB 184 Amends Video Draw Poker Devices Control Law Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 14)
4/06 HB 3375 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
3/07 HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
2/20 SB 415 Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
1/29 SB 192 Authorizes State to Deduct Previous TANF Benefits from Lottery Winnings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
6/29 HB 249 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Betting Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11)
5/24 HB 271 Establishes Internet Gambling Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
5/17 SB 7 Establishes Gambling Industry Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 24)
8/19 SB 3 Establishes State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
5/19 HB 3655 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Contests Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
3/24 SB 551 Authorizes a Casino in Salem Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13)
3/04 SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
3/03 H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
3/03 S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
2/08 SB 646 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
2/03 SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
5/20 SB 1090 Expands Tribal Gaming Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
4/16 SB 443 Authorizes Businesses to Place Sports Bets Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
4/09 HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
4/06 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Veto Override Failed - Senate (19 - 16)
3/12 SB 113 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
3/12 SF 166 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Leagues Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
2/17 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
2/05 SB 57 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
4/07 LR 41CA Authorizes Gambling on Past Horse Races Resolution Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
4/03 LR 41CA Authorizes Gambling on Past Horse Races Resolution Failed - Senate (28 - 19)
3/27 SB 366 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 9)
3/25 HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
3/25 HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
3/05 HJR 1001 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Amendment Adopted - Senate (25 - 10)
2/19 SB 180 Increases Maximum Number of Video Lottery Machines Authorized in a Licensed Establishment Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
6/27 AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
5/22 HB 7 Prohibits Internet Cafes Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
5/01 SB 1739 Expands State Casino Development Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
4/30 HF 638 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
4/02 HB 2055 Reduces Casino Building Fee Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 24)
3/18 A 3614 Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
2/26 HB 77 Establishes Wyoming Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 13)
2/25 SB 528 Restructures Tax Rates For Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
6/27 HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
5/31 SB 1849 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 26)
4/28 HF 2795 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
3/27 SB 892 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
3/14 A 9556 Authorizes Casino Gambling Amendment Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
3/13 SF 2275 Authorizes Internet Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/23 SB 151 Authorizes Casinos Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 21)
10/13 H 3711 Authorizes Gambling Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
5/31 SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 27)
5/05 H 436 Tax Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 10)
4/20 SF 526 Requires a Study to Weigh Outcomes of Authorizing Online Poker in Iowa Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
1/25 SB 47 Gambling Expansion Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
7/31 H 5000 Gambling Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 15)
7/01 H 4619 Gambling Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
6/21 HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 10)

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