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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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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 27, 2018 NC HB 717 Amends Judicial Divisions Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
June 13, 2018 NC HB 659 Specifies Method of Vacancy Filling for US Senators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 39)
June 5, 2018 NC SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 14)
June 5, 2018 NC SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Bill Passed - House (70 - 45)
June 27, 2018 NC HB 913 Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement Amendment Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
Nov. 29, 2018 NC SB 820 Increases Incentives Cap for High-Wage Corporate Jobs Bill Passed - House (78 - 23)
June 26, 2018 NC HB 913 Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement Amendment Adopted - House (74 - 44)
March 22, 2018 NH HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 162)
Feb. 8, 2018 NH HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (186 - 164)
April 12, 2018 NJ A 1827 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
March 26, 2018 NJ S 104 Establishes Equal Pay Law Bill Passed - House (74 - 2)
April 12, 2018 NJ A 3686 Increases State Protections for Labor Unions Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
June 25, 2018 NJ A 3861 Amends Unemployment Insurance Law (23 - 14)
April 12, 2018 NJ S 699 Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - House (49 - 24)
March 26, 2018 NJ S 482 Authorizes Couples to Enter Into Legally Binding Agreements with Surrogate Mothers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
March 26, 2018 NJ S 699 Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
March 26, 2018 NJ S 482 Authorizes Couples to Enter Into Legally Binding Agreements with Surrogate Mothers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
Sept. 27, 2018 NJ A 3312 Requires State Legislature to Maintain Sexual Harassment Policy Bill Passed - House (79 - 0)
Feb. 26, 2018 NJ S 478 Authorizes Birth Certificate Gender Changes Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
June 21, 2018 NJ A 3861 Amends Unemployment Insurance Law (48 - 25)
March 26, 2018 NJ A 1827 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (50 - 24)
April 12, 2018 NJ A 3686 Increases State Protections for Labor Unions Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
June 21, 2018 NJ ACR 180 Recommends Congressional Support for Keep Families Together Act Bill Passed - House (60 - 4)
Feb. 14, 2018 NM SB 19 Amends Guardianship Laws Bill Passed - House (63 - 0)
May 16, 2018 NY A 3557 Requires Public Education about Veterans' Mental Health Bill Passed - House (137 - 0)
March 21, 2018 NY S 3698 Prohibits Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29)
June 7, 2018 OH HB 366 Updates Child Support Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 0)
June 27, 2018 OH HB 36 Exempts Licensed Ministers From Preforming Marriage Ceremonies Against Religious Beliefs Bill Passed - House (61 - 30)
June 27, 2018 OH SB 255 Increases Occupational Licensing Board Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
April 26, 2018 OK HB 3036 Authorizes the Governor power to appoint the State Commissioner of Health Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 11)
May 3, 2018 OK SB 1140 Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion Bill Passed - House (57 - 24)
April 17, 2018 OK HB 2692 Amends Child Care Licensing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
March 13, 2018 OK SB 1140 Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
March 3, 2018 OR HB 4111 Authorizes DMV to Renew and Replace Limited-Term Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 22)
March 3, 2018 OR SB 1563 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Continue Receiving Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (36 - 22)
Feb. 22, 2018 OR HB 4145 Prohibits Convicted Stalkers from Possessing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
Feb. 15, 2018 OR HB 4145 Prohibits Convicted Stalkers from Possessing Firearms Bill Passed - House (37 - 23)
Feb. 20, 2018 OR HB 4113 Requires School Districts to Bargain About Class Size Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
Feb. 20, 2018 OR HB 4113 Requires School Districts to Bargain About Class Size Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
Oct. 17, 2018 PA SB 6 Establishes Further Stipulations for Welfare Access Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
Oct. 17, 2018 PA SB 6 Establishes Further Stipulations for Welfare Access Bill Passed - House (124 - 62)
April 16, 2018 PA SB 936 Establishes Prescription Drug Formulary for Injured Employees Bill Passed - House (101 - 92)
June 13, 2018 PA HB 1810 Requires Data Information Sharing for Hosting Platforms Bill Passed - House (177 - 14)
April 11, 2018 PA HB 456 Establishes Regulations for Tattoo Industry Bill Passed - House (173 - 17)
March 13, 2018 PA HB 153 Decreases Size of State Legislature Bill Passed - House (101 - 84)
May 23, 2018 RI S 2678 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
Feb. 27, 2018 SD HB 1199 Prohibits Collective Bargaining at Public Universities Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 18)
Feb. 13, 2018 SD HB 1199 Prohibits Collective Bargaining at Public Universities Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
April 12, 2018 TN HB 849 Authorizes GPS Monitoring for Domestic Abuse Defendants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 5)
April 2, 2018 TN SB 1796 Establishes Process to Remove Domestic Abusers from Cell Phone Plans Bill Passed - House (94 - 0)
April 25, 2018 TN HB 2315 Prohibits Sanctuary Policies Bill Passed - House (64 - 23)
April 18, 2018 VA HB 83 Requires Feminine Hygiene Products to be Provided to Prisons Inmates (39 - None)
March 6, 2018 VA HB 1257 Prohibits the Establishment of Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Feb. 13, 2018 VA HB 1257 Prohibits the Establishment of Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - House (51 - 49)
May 8, 2018 VT H 707 Amends State Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
May 8, 2018 VT H 707 Amends State Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
March 16, 2018 VT H 710 Amends State Beer Franchise Contracts Bill Passed - House (123 - 11)
March 7, 2018 WA HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28)
March 6, 2018 WA HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 12)
March 3, 2018 WA SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2018 WA SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 32)
March 1, 2018 WA HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
Feb. 23, 2018 WA SB 6617 Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
March 1, 2018 WA SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
March 1, 2018 WA SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
Feb. 27, 2018 WA SB 5996 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Feb. 27, 2018 WA SB 6037 Authorizes Financial Compensation of Surrogates Bill Passed - House (50 - 47)
Feb. 10, 2018 WA SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
Jan. 17, 2018 WA HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
Feb. 10, 2018 WA SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
Jan. 19, 2018 WA SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
Feb. 23, 2018 WA SB 6617 Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
Feb. 20, 2018 WI AB 1 Increases Work Hour Requirements for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
Feb. 20, 2018 WI AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Feb. 15, 2018 WI AB 10 Requires Photo Identification for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Feb. 15, 2018 WI AB 1 Increases Work Hour Requirements for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
March 9, 2018 WV HB 4006 Repeals Department of Education and Arts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Jan. 29, 2018 WV HB 2546 Authorizes Company Equipment Cost Deductions from an Employee's Final Paycheck Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
Jan. 31, 2018 WV HB 4006 Repeals Department of Education and Arts Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/27 HB 717 Amends Judicial Divisions Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 45)
6/13 HB 659 Specifies Method of Vacancy Filling for US Senators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 39)
6/05 SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 14)
6/05 SB 757 Requires Judicial Redistricting Bill Passed - House (70 - 45)
6/27 HB 913 Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement Amendment Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
11/29 SB 820 Increases Incentives Cap for High-Wage Corporate Jobs Bill Passed - House (78 - 23)
6/26 HB 913 Establishes a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Election Enforcement Amendment Adopted - House (74 - 44)
3/22 HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 162)
2/08 HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (186 - 164)
4/12 A 1827 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
3/26 S 104 Establishes Equal Pay Law Bill Passed - House (74 - 2)
4/12 A 3686 Increases State Protections for Labor Unions Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
6/25 A 3861 Amends Unemployment Insurance Law (23 - 14)
4/12 S 699 Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - House (49 - 24)
3/26 S 482 Authorizes Couples to Enter Into Legally Binding Agreements with Surrogate Mothers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
3/26 S 699 Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
3/26 S 482 Authorizes Couples to Enter Into Legally Binding Agreements with Surrogate Mothers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
9/27 A 3312 Requires State Legislature to Maintain Sexual Harassment Policy Bill Passed - House (79 - 0)
2/26 S 478 Authorizes Birth Certificate Gender Changes Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
6/21 A 3861 Amends Unemployment Insurance Law (48 - 25)
3/26 A 1827 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (50 - 24)
4/12 A 3686 Increases State Protections for Labor Unions Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
6/21 ACR 180 Recommends Congressional Support for Keep Families Together Act Bill Passed - House (60 - 4)
2/14 SB 19 Amends Guardianship Laws Bill Passed - House (63 - 0)
5/16 A 3557 Requires Public Education about Veterans' Mental Health Bill Passed - House (137 - 0)
3/21 S 3698 Prohibits Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 29)
6/07 HB 366 Updates Child Support Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 0)
6/27 HB 36 Exempts Licensed Ministers From Preforming Marriage Ceremonies Against Religious Beliefs Bill Passed - House (61 - 30)
6/27 SB 255 Increases Occupational Licensing Board Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
4/26 HB 3036 Authorizes the Governor power to appoint the State Commissioner of Health Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 11)
5/03 SB 1140 Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion Bill Passed - House (57 - 24)
4/17 HB 2692 Amends Child Care Licensing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
3/13 SB 1140 Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
3/03 HB 4111 Authorizes DMV to Renew and Replace Limited-Term Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 22)
3/03 SB 1563 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Continue Receiving Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (36 - 22)
2/22 HB 4145 Prohibits Convicted Stalkers from Possessing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
2/15 HB 4145 Prohibits Convicted Stalkers from Possessing Firearms Bill Passed - House (37 - 23)
2/20 HB 4113 Requires School Districts to Bargain About Class Size Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
2/20 HB 4113 Requires School Districts to Bargain About Class Size Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
10/17 SB 6 Establishes Further Stipulations for Welfare Access Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
10/17 SB 6 Establishes Further Stipulations for Welfare Access Bill Passed - House (124 - 62)
4/16 SB 936 Establishes Prescription Drug Formulary for Injured Employees Bill Passed - House (101 - 92)
6/13 HB 1810 Requires Data Information Sharing for Hosting Platforms Bill Passed - House (177 - 14)
4/11 HB 456 Establishes Regulations for Tattoo Industry Bill Passed - House (173 - 17)
3/13 HB 153 Decreases Size of State Legislature Bill Passed - House (101 - 84)
5/23 S 2678 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
2/27 HB 1199 Prohibits Collective Bargaining at Public Universities Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 18)
2/13 HB 1199 Prohibits Collective Bargaining at Public Universities Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
4/12 HB 849 Authorizes GPS Monitoring for Domestic Abuse Defendants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 5)
4/02 SB 1796 Establishes Process to Remove Domestic Abusers from Cell Phone Plans Bill Passed - House (94 - 0)
4/25 HB 2315 Prohibits Sanctuary Policies Bill Passed - House (64 - 23)
4/18 HB 83 Requires Feminine Hygiene Products to be Provided to Prisons Inmates (39 - None)
3/06 HB 1257 Prohibits the Establishment of Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
2/13 HB 1257 Prohibits the Establishment of Sanctuary Cities Bill Passed - House (51 - 49)
5/08 H 707 Amends State Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
5/08 H 707 Amends State Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
3/16 H 710 Amends State Beer Franchise Contracts Bill Passed - House (123 - 11)
3/07 HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28)
3/06 HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 12)
3/03 SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
2/28 SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 32)
3/01 HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
2/23 SB 6617 Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
3/01 SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
3/01 SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
2/27 SB 5996 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
2/27 SB 6037 Authorizes Financial Compensation of Surrogates Bill Passed - House (50 - 47)
2/10 SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
1/17 HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
2/10 SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
1/19 SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
2/23 SB 6617 Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
2/20 AB 1 Increases Work Hour Requirements for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
2/20 AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
2/15 AB 10 Requires Photo Identification for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
2/15 AB 1 Increases Work Hour Requirements for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
3/09 HB 4006 Repeals Department of Education and Arts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
1/29 HB 2546 Authorizes Company Equipment Cost Deductions from an Employee's Final Paycheck Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
1/31 HB 4006 Repeals Department of Education and Arts Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
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