OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Key Votes

State

All States National Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana National Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Issue

All Issues Abortion Agriculture and Food Animals and Wildlife Arts, Entertainment, and History Business and Consumers Campaign Finance Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Constitution Criminal Justice Death Penalty Defense Drugs Economy and Fiscal Education Elections Employment and Affirmative Action Energy Entitlements and the Safety Net Environment Executive Branch Family Federal, State and Local Relations Finance and Banking Food Processing and Sales Foreign Affairs Foreign Aid Gambling and Gaming Government Budget and Spending Government Operations Guns Health Insurance Health and Health Care Higher Education Housing and Property Immigration Indigenous Peoples Infrastructure Judicial Branch K-12 Education Labor Unions Legal Legislative Branch Marijuana Marriage Military Personnel Minors and Children Monetary Policy National Security Natural Resources Oil and Gas Religion Reproduction Science Senior Citizens Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Stem Cell Research Taxes Technology and Communication Trade Transportation Unemployed and Low-Income Veterans Women

Year

All Years 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1986

Chamber

All House Senate

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

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.

For more information about the legislative process, see here.

Page 1 of 3
results per page:
100 75 50 25
Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Aug. 16, 2023 NC SB 49 Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
Aug. 16, 2023 NC HB 618 Increases Authority Over Charter Schools in North Carolina to the Charter Schools Review Board Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
Aug. 16, 2023 NC HB 219 Appropriates Resources for Charter Schools Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
Aug. 16, 2023 NC HB 574 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
March 29, 2023 KY SB 150 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors and Human Sexuality Education in Elementary School Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
April 26, 2023 IN HB 1177 Authorizes Teachers to Keep Firearms in Classrooms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 8)
April 27, 2023 IN HB 1638 Establishes New Rules for Retaking School Courses and Reducing Redundant Data Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 8)
May 10, 2023 MN HF 2073 Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 30)
April 26, 2023 ND HB 1003 Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2)
March 29, 2023 MS HB 1315 Requires Vendors Providing Online Resources or Databases to K-12 Schools Block Access to Pornography Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 14)
April 27, 2023 IN HB 1638 Establishes New Rules for Retaking School Courses and Reducing Redundant Data Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 8)
June 14, 2023 SC H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
April 28, 2023 IN HB 1591 Amends Laws Regarding Retention of Records in Public Schools Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 10)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA HB 301 Appropriates Millions for Various State Education Funding Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 7)
Dec. 11, 2023 NJ S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
March 27, 2023 MS SB 2079 Authorizes School Employees to Concealed Carry Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 14)
April 28, 2023 KS SB 113 Appropriates Funds for the State K-12 Education Budget for 2024-2027 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 16)
April 28, 2023 KS SB 113 Appropriates Funds for the State K-12 Education Budget for 2024-2027 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 16)
Nov. 2, 2023 MI SB 174 Appropriates Supplemental Resources for School Aid Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
April 28, 2023 ND SB 2284 Appropriates $6 Million to Provide Low-Income K-12 Students Free School Meals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 4)
April 27, 2023 IN SB 380 Requires School Corporations to Publish Records Regarding Graduation Rates and Develop Policies Regarding Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
April 27, 2023 IN SB 380 Requires School Corporations to Publish Records Regarding Graduation Rates and Develop Policies Regarding Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
Nov. 2, 2023 MI SB 174 Appropriates Supplemental Resources for School Aid Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
March 1, 2023 WY SF 174 Establishes a State Charter School Review Board Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
March 28, 2023 AR SB 81 Authorizes Parental Review and Challenge of School Library Books and Curriculum Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
April 10, 2023 MD SB 551 Establishes a Service-Year Option for Recent High School Graduates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
April 10, 2023 MD SB 610 Establishes Virtual Education Requirements for Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
April 7, 2023 MD SB 341 Requires Institutions of Higher Education Develop a Reproductive Health Services Plan in Consultation with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 11)
June 29, 2023 NC SB 49 Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
June 24, 2023 OR SB 819 Prohibits School Districts From Placing a Student on an Abbreviated or Shortened School Day Without Parental Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 6)
June 24, 2023 OR SB 215 Amends Several Policies and Regulations of the State Department of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
Nov. 7, 2023 MI SB 477 Repeals Pregnant and Parenting Student Service Office Prohibitions for Abortion Referrals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 40 Requires Background Checks for Students 18 and Older Reenrolling in High School Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
March 2, 2023 UT SB 257 Amends the State Board of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
March 2, 2023 UT SB 257 Amends the State Board of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
May 9, 2023 MO SB 75 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Hire more Retired Teachers for Longer Contracts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
May 2, 2023 MT SB 518 Increases Parental Rights and Involvement in School Curriculum Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
Sept. 13, 2023 CA SB 509 Requires Mental Health Education and Training for All Certified Staff Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Sept. 13, 2023 CA SB 509 Requires Mental Health Education and Training for All Certified Staff Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
April 26, 2023 CO SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
April 26, 2023 CO SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
April 19, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
April 19, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
Sept. 12, 2023 CA SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
Sept. 11, 2023 CA SB 4 Authorizes Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Property Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA SB 843 Amends Various Education Regulations and Standards Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 5)
June 27, 2023 MI SB 161 Amends Certain Requirements Governing Teacher Certification Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 1718 Increases Support for Maines Essential Workers by Increasing Higher Education Program Funding "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
April 18, 2023 MT HB 587 Reduces School Funding and Property Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
April 18, 2023 MT HB 707 Authorizes Adjoining Independent Elementary School Districts to Create a New Shared High School District Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 14)
April 18, 2023 MT HB 676 Amends and Outlines Fundamental Parental Rights Regarding Student Records Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
March 30, 2023 MT HB 450 Authorizes Students Right to Physical Self Defense in School Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
April 27, 2023 OK HB 1934 Establishes Parental Rights in School Plans Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
June 5, 2023 LA HB 466 Prohibits Classroom Discussion of Gender and Sexual Identity in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
April 27, 2023 OK HB 1934 Establishes Parental Rights in School Plans Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
Sept. 7, 2023 CA AB 1078 Prohibits School Book Bans Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 2, 2023 UT HB 427 Authorizes Religious Protections in School Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
March 27, 2023 GA HB 538 Amends State Education Standards to Improve Reading Proficiency Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
May 5, 2023 MO HB 417 Amends Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
March 16, 2023 KY HB 538 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Establish Policies on When Disruptive Students can be Removed Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3)
June 5, 2023 LA HB 182 Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
April 3, 2023 ND HB 1473 Requires Designated Male and Female Restrooms, Lockers, and Showers in Correctional Facilities and Dormitories Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
June 29, 2023 PA HB 479 Establishes Taxpayer-Funded Private School Tuition Vouchers for Children in Low-Performing School Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
March 30, 2023 ID H 314 Prohibits School Libraries from Distributing Any Material "Harmful to Minors" Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
April 11, 2023 WA HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
March 29, 2023 ND HB 1205 Prohibits "Explicit Sexual Material" in Public Libraries' Children's Collections Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
April 20, 2023 WA HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
Sept. 12, 2023 CA AB 659 Requires All Students be Vaccinated against HPV Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
April 10, 2023 IN HB 1608 Prohibits the Instruction of Human Sexuality in Students From Pre-K Through Grade Three Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/16 SB 49 Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
8/16 HB 618 Increases Authority Over Charter Schools in North Carolina to the Charter Schools Review Board Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
8/16 HB 219 Appropriates Resources for Charter Schools Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
8/16 HB 574 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 18)
3/29 SB 150 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors and Human Sexuality Education in Elementary School Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
4/26 HB 1177 Authorizes Teachers to Keep Firearms in Classrooms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 8)
4/27 HB 1638 Establishes New Rules for Retaking School Courses and Reducing Redundant Data Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 8)
5/10 HF 2073 Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 30)
4/26 HB 1003 Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2)
3/29 HB 1315 Requires Vendors Providing Online Resources or Databases to K-12 Schools Block Access to Pornography Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 14)
4/27 HB 1638 Establishes New Rules for Retaking School Courses and Reducing Redundant Data Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 8)
6/14 H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
4/28 HB 1591 Amends Laws Regarding Retention of Records in Public Schools Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 10)
12/13 HB 301 Appropriates Millions for Various State Education Funding Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 7)
12/11 S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
3/27 SB 2079 Authorizes School Employees to Concealed Carry Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 14)
4/28 SB 113 Appropriates Funds for the State K-12 Education Budget for 2024-2027 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 16)
4/28 SB 113 Appropriates Funds for the State K-12 Education Budget for 2024-2027 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 16)
11/02 SB 174 Appropriates Supplemental Resources for School Aid Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
4/28 SB 2284 Appropriates $6 Million to Provide Low-Income K-12 Students Free School Meals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 4)
4/27 SB 380 Requires School Corporations to Publish Records Regarding Graduation Rates and Develop Policies Regarding Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
4/27 SB 380 Requires School Corporations to Publish Records Regarding Graduation Rates and Develop Policies Regarding Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
11/02 SB 174 Appropriates Supplemental Resources for School Aid Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
3/01 SF 174 Establishes a State Charter School Review Board Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
3/28 SB 81 Authorizes Parental Review and Challenge of School Library Books and Curriculum Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
4/10 SB 551 Establishes a Service-Year Option for Recent High School Graduates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
4/10 SB 610 Establishes Virtual Education Requirements for Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
4/07 SB 341 Requires Institutions of Higher Education Develop a Reproductive Health Services Plan in Consultation with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 11)
6/29 SB 49 Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
6/24 SB 819 Prohibits School Districts From Placing a Student on an Abbreviated or Shortened School Day Without Parental Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 6)
6/24 SB 215 Amends Several Policies and Regulations of the State Department of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
11/07 SB 477 Repeals Pregnant and Parenting Student Service Office Prohibitions for Abortion Referrals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
5/10 SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
5/10 SB 40 Requires Background Checks for Students 18 and Older Reenrolling in High School Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
3/02 SB 257 Amends the State Board of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
3/02 SB 257 Amends the State Board of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
5/09 SB 75 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Hire more Retired Teachers for Longer Contracts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
5/02 SB 518 Increases Parental Rights and Involvement in School Curriculum Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
9/13 SB 509 Requires Mental Health Education and Training for All Certified Staff Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
9/13 SB 509 Requires Mental Health Education and Training for All Certified Staff Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
4/26 SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
3/16 SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
4/26 SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
4/19 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
4/19 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
9/12 SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
9/11 SB 4 Authorizes Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Property Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
12/13 SB 843 Amends Various Education Regulations and Standards Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 5)
6/27 SB 161 Amends Certain Requirements Governing Teacher Certification Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/14 LD 1718 Increases Support for Maines Essential Workers by Increasing Higher Education Program Funding "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
6/14 LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
4/18 HB 587 Reduces School Funding and Property Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
4/18 HB 707 Authorizes Adjoining Independent Elementary School Districts to Create a New Shared High School District Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 14)
4/18 HB 676 Amends and Outlines Fundamental Parental Rights Regarding Student Records Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
3/30 HB 450 Authorizes Students Right to Physical Self Defense in School Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
4/27 HB 1934 Establishes Parental Rights in School Plans Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
6/05 HB 466 Prohibits Classroom Discussion of Gender and Sexual Identity in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
4/27 HB 1934 Establishes Parental Rights in School Plans Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
9/07 AB 1078 Prohibits School Book Bans Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/02 HB 427 Authorizes Religious Protections in School Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
3/27 HB 538 Amends State Education Standards to Improve Reading Proficiency Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
5/05 HB 417 Amends Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
3/16 HB 538 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Establish Policies on When Disruptive Students can be Removed Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3)
6/05 HB 182 Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
6/21 HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
4/03 HB 1473 Requires Designated Male and Female Restrooms, Lockers, and Showers in Correctional Facilities and Dormitories Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
6/29 HB 479 Establishes Taxpayer-Funded Private School Tuition Vouchers for Children in Low-Performing School Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
3/30 H 314 Prohibits School Libraries from Distributing Any Material "Harmful to Minors" Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
4/11 HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
3/29 HB 1205 Prohibits "Explicit Sexual Material" in Public Libraries' Children's Collections Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
4/20 HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
9/12 AB 659 Requires All Students be Vaccinated against HPV Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
4/10 HB 1608 Prohibits the Instruction of Human Sexuality in Students From Pre-K Through Grade Three Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
Page 1 of 3
arrow_upward