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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
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  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

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 10, 2024 National H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
March 20, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
March 20, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
March 13, 2024 MS HB 1590 Amends Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Membership Board Oversight Bill Passed - House (85 - 34)
March 12, 2024 WI AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
March 12, 2024 WI AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 7, 2024 WY SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Bill Passed - House (33 - 29)
March 7, 2024 National S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
March 7, 2024 National S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
March 5, 2024 OR SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
March 4, 2024 OK SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
Feb. 29, 2024 IA SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA SB 180 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2024 WY SF 4 Authorizes Retired Firefighters to be Rehired While Continuing to Receive Pensions and Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (46 - 16)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
Feb. 22, 2024 KY HB 255 Repeals the Limit on Minors Working No More than 6 Hours a day and 30 Hours a Week During School Weeks Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Feb. 20, 2024 IA SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
Feb. 20, 2024 WV HB 5159 Repeals Youth Work Permit Requirements for 14 and 15 Year Olds Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
Feb. 19, 2024 OR SB 1568 Requires Pay for Electricians be Equal to the Pay in Union Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
Feb. 19, 2024 OR SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2024 WA HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 10, 2024 NM SB 241 Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
Feb. 9, 2024 WA HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
Feb. 8, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23)
Feb. 8, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23)
Feb. 7, 2024 WA SB 5778 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
Feb. 7, 2024 WA SB 5778 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
Feb. 6, 2024 WA SB 5935 Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 6, 2024 WA SB 5935 Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 5, 2024 SD SB 57 Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
Feb. 1, 2024 FL HB 49 Establishes Employment Restrictions for Minors Bill Passed - House (80 - 35)
Jan. 23, 2024 SD SB 57 Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Jan. 12, 2024 National H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - House (206 - 177)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
Nov. 9, 2023 MI SB 169 Requires Public Employers Provide Collective Bargaining Representatives with Employee Contact Information Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
Nov. 9, 2023 MI SB 185 Authorizes Graduate Student Research Assistants and Independent University Contractors to Unionize Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
Nov. 9, 2023 MI SB 169 Requires Public Employers Provide Collective Bargaining Representatives with Employee Contact Information Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI HB 4234 Authorizes Automatic Payment Deductions for Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI HB 4230 Repeals Restrictions on Public Employers Political Contribution Payroll Deduction Plans for Consenting Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Oct. 12, 2023 TX SB 7 Prohibits Private Employers from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
Oct. 12, 2023 MI HB 5021 Amends Retirement Plans for New Hires in the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Oct. 4, 2023 MA H 4109 Requires Employers with 25 or More Employees Post Annual Salary or Hourly Wage Amount Bill Passed - House (148 - 8)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/10 H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
3/20 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
3/20 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
3/13 HB 1590 Amends Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Membership Board Oversight Bill Passed - House (85 - 34)
3/12 AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/12 AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/08 SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/07 SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Bill Passed - House (33 - 29)
3/07 S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
3/07 S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
3/05 SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
3/04 SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
2/29 SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
2/29 SB 180 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
2/29 HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
2/28 SF 4 Authorizes Retired Firefighters to be Rehired While Continuing to Receive Pensions and Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (46 - 16)
2/27 HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
2/22 HB 255 Repeals the Limit on Minors Working No More than 6 Hours a day and 30 Hours a Week During School Weeks Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
2/22 SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
2/20 SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
2/20 HB 5159 Repeals Youth Work Permit Requirements for 14 and 15 Year Olds Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
2/19 SB 1568 Requires Pay for Electricians be Equal to the Pay in Union Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
2/19 SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
2/19 HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/10 SB 241 Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
2/09 HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
2/08 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23)
2/08 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23)
2/07 SB 5778 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
2/07 SB 5778 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
2/06 SB 5935 Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/06 SB 5935 Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/05 SB 57 Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
2/01 HB 49 Establishes Employment Restrictions for Minors Bill Passed - House (80 - 35)
1/23 SB 57 Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
1/12 H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - House (206 - 177)
1/08 S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
1/08 S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
11/09 SB 169 Requires Public Employers Provide Collective Bargaining Representatives with Employee Contact Information Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
11/09 SB 185 Authorizes Graduate Student Research Assistants and Independent University Contractors to Unionize Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
11/09 SB 169 Requires Public Employers Provide Collective Bargaining Representatives with Employee Contact Information Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
11/01 HB 4234 Authorizes Automatic Payment Deductions for Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
11/01 HB 4230 Repeals Restrictions on Public Employers Political Contribution Payroll Deduction Plans for Consenting Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
10/12 SB 7 Prohibits Private Employers from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
10/12 HB 5021 Amends Retirement Plans for New Hires in the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
10/04 H 4109 Requires Employers with 25 or More Employees Post Annual Salary or Hourly Wage Amount Bill Passed - House (148 - 8)
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