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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
April 8, 2008 AK HJR 2 Gambling Restrictions Joint Resolution Passed - House (33 - 6)
April 30, 2024 AL HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
April 16, 2024 AL HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 11)
April 30, 2024 AL HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
May 28, 2019 AL HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 16)
April 30, 2024 AL HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 29)
May 28, 2019 AL HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
April 13, 2021 AL SB 319 Authorizes Voting to Expand Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
Aug. 19, 2016 AL SB 3 Establishes State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
April 25, 2019 AL SB 220 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create a State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
March 30, 2010 AL SB 380 Authorization, Regulation, and Taxation of Bingo Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
Feb. 18, 2013 AR HB 1295 Establishes Tiered System for Lottery Scholarships Bill Passed - House (69 - 21)
Feb. 8, 2010 AZ SB 1004 Renewal of the Lottery Bill Passed - House (40 - 17)
Feb. 2, 2010 AZ SB 1004 Renewal of the Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
Feb. 19, 2008 CA GN Borucki Confirmation of Joan Borucki as State Lottery Director Nomination Confirmed - Senate (32 - 3)
June 28, 2007 CA AB 1738 California Gaming Code Additions Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6)
Sept. 16, 2008 CA SCA 12 State Lottery Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
Sept. 16, 2008 CA SCA 12 State Lottery Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - House (63 - 14)
June 27, 2013 CA AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
May 2, 2013 CA AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
May 6, 2023 CO SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
May 6, 2023 CO SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Failed - House (31 - 34)
May 3, 2019 CO HB 19-1327 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
April 21, 2023 CO SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
June 21, 2010 CT HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - House (110 - 28)
June 21, 2010 CT HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
May 5, 2010 CT HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
May 20, 2015 CT SB 1090 Expands Tribal Gaming Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
April 28, 2010 CT HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Bill Passed - House (99 - 43)
May 15, 2008 DE HB 190 Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (28 - 10)
May 8, 2009 DE HB 100 Reestablishing a Sports Lottery Bill Passed - House (30 - 4)
May 12, 2009 DE HB 100 Reestablishing a Sports Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 2)
June 29, 2017 DE HB 249 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Betting Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11)
June 27, 2012 DE HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
Jan. 28, 2010 DE HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
June 12, 2012 DE HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - House (29 - 8)
Jan. 21, 2010 DE HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (27 - 5)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35)
April 30, 2007 FL CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - House (61 - 52)
May 3, 2007 FL CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
March 13, 2008 FL SB 1380 Electronic Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
March 7, 2018 FL HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
May 2, 2019 FL HB 629 Requires Warning Labels on Lottery Tickets Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
April 5, 2017 FL HB 7037 Amends Casino and Gaming Laws Bill Passed - House (73 - 40)
March 5, 2018 FL HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - House (70 - 40)
April 20, 2017 FL HB 743 Prohibits Anabolic Steroids in Greyhounds Bill Passed - House (84 - 32)
April 15, 2010 FL SB 622 Gaming Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
Feb. 1, 2024 GA SB 386 Authorizes Sports Betting in the State of Georgia Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
March 5, 2008 IA HF 2359 Veterans Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (75 - 21)
March 10, 2008 IA HF 2359 Veterans Trust Fund Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
April 18, 2007 IA SF 263 Land-Based Casinos Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
April 30, 2013 IA HF 638 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
April 22, 2019 IA SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (67 - 31)
April 17, 2019 IA SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
March 12, 2015 IA SF 166 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Leagues Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
April 20, 2011 IA SF 526 Requires a Study to Weigh Outcomes of Authorizing Online Poker in Iowa Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
March 13, 2012 IA SF 2275 Authorizes Internet Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
April 6, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Veto Override Failed - Senate (19 - 16)
March 26, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 22, 2009 IL HB 255 Video Gambling in Various Establishments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 30)
May 20, 2009 IL HB 255 Video Gambling in Various Establishments Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 12)
Sept. 18, 2007 IL HB 2035 Gaming Expansion to Fund Infrastructure and Social Programs Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 15)
May 30, 2009 IL SB 744 New Casino Authorization Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 28)
May 15, 2008 IL HB 4758 Fairgrounds Racetrack Authority Bill Passed - House (83 - 28)
May 23, 2020 IL SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14)
May 31, 2012 IL SB 1849 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 26)
May 31, 2011 IL SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 27)
May 26, 2010 IL HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 26)
May 23, 2020 IL SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Bill Passed - House (77 - 32)
June 1, 2019 IL SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - House (87 - 27)
May 19, 2016 IL HB 3655 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Contests Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
May 23, 2012 IL SB 1849 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
May 5, 2010 IL HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
May 30, 2011 IL SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Bill Passed - House (65 - 50)
May 17, 2017 IL SB 7 Establishes Gambling Industry Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 24)
May 1, 2019 IL SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 18)
May 1, 2013 IL SB 1739 Expands State Casino Development Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
April 29, 2007 IN HB 1510 Charity Gambling and Illegal Gambling Enforcement Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 9)
April 29, 2007 IN HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 17)
April 29, 2007 IN HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 45)
April 29, 2007 IN HB 1510 Charity Gambling and Illegal Gambling Enforcement Conference Report Adopted - House (53 - 43)
March 4, 2008 IN HB 1153 Low-Stakes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 42)
Feb. 27, 2008 IN HB 1153 Low-Stakes Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
April 11, 2007 IN HB 1510 Charity Gambling and Illegal Gambling Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
March 29, 2007 IN HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
Feb. 23, 2007 IN HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Bill Passed - House (54 - 39)
Feb. 25, 2009 IN HB 1729 Gaming Facility Tax Amendments Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
Jan. 29, 2008 IN HB 1153 Low-Stakes Gambling Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
April 24, 2019 IN HB 1015 Authorizes Sports Betting Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 36)
April 24, 2019 IN HB 1015 Authorizes Sports Betting Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 12)
March 4, 2016 IN SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
April 9, 2015 IN HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
April 5, 2011 IN SB 47 Gambling Expansion Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
Feb. 25, 2013 IN SB 528 Restructures Tax Rates For Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
Feb. 25, 2015 IN HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
Feb. 26, 2019 IN SB 552 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
Feb. 3, 2016 IN SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
Jan. 25, 2011 IN SB 47 Gambling Expansion Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/08 HJR 2 Gambling Restrictions Joint Resolution Passed - House (33 - 6)
4/30 HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
4/16 HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 11)
4/30 HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
5/28 HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 16)
4/30 HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 29)
5/28 HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
4/13 SB 319 Authorizes Voting to Expand Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
8/19 SB 3 Establishes State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
4/25 SB 220 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create a State Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/30 SB 380 Authorization, Regulation, and Taxation of Bingo Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
2/18 HB 1295 Establishes Tiered System for Lottery Scholarships Bill Passed - House (69 - 21)
2/08 SB 1004 Renewal of the Lottery Bill Passed - House (40 - 17)
2/02 SB 1004 Renewal of the Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
2/19 GN Borucki Confirmation of Joan Borucki as State Lottery Director Nomination Confirmed - Senate (32 - 3)
6/28 AB 1738 California Gaming Code Additions Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6)
9/16 SCA 12 State Lottery Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
9/16 SCA 12 State Lottery Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - House (63 - 14)
6/27 AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
5/02 AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
5/06 SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
5/06 SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Failed - House (31 - 34)
5/03 HB 19-1327 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
4/21 SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
6/21 HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - House (110 - 28)
6/21 HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
5/05 HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
5/20 SB 1090 Expands Tribal Gaming Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
4/28 HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Bill Passed - House (99 - 43)
5/15 HB 190 Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (28 - 10)
5/08 HB 100 Reestablishing a Sports Lottery Bill Passed - House (30 - 4)
5/12 HB 100 Reestablishing a Sports Lottery Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 2)
6/29 HB 249 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Betting Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11)
6/27 HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
1/28 HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
6/12 HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - House (29 - 8)
1/21 HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (27 - 5)
5/08 SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
5/08 SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35)
4/30 CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - House (61 - 52)
5/03 CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
3/13 SB 1380 Electronic Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
3/07 HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
5/02 HB 629 Requires Warning Labels on Lottery Tickets Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
4/05 HB 7037 Amends Casino and Gaming Laws Bill Passed - House (73 - 40)
3/05 HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - House (70 - 40)
4/20 HB 743 Prohibits Anabolic Steroids in Greyhounds Bill Passed - House (84 - 32)
4/15 SB 622 Gaming Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
2/01 SB 386 Authorizes Sports Betting in the State of Georgia Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
3/05 HF 2359 Veterans Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (75 - 21)
3/10 HF 2359 Veterans Trust Fund Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
4/18 SF 263 Land-Based Casinos Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
4/30 HF 638 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
4/22 SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (67 - 31)
4/17 SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
3/12 SF 166 Authorizes Fantasy Sports Leagues Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
4/20 SF 526 Requires a Study to Weigh Outcomes of Authorizing Online Poker in Iowa Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
3/13 SF 2275 Authorizes Internet Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
4/06 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Veto Override Failed - Senate (19 - 16)
3/26 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
2/17 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/22 HB 255 Video Gambling in Various Establishments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 30)
5/20 HB 255 Video Gambling in Various Establishments Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 12)
9/18 HB 2035 Gaming Expansion to Fund Infrastructure and Social Programs Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 15)
5/30 SB 744 New Casino Authorization Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 28)
5/15 HB 4758 Fairgrounds Racetrack Authority Bill Passed - House (83 - 28)
5/23 SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14)
5/31 SB 1849 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 26)
5/31 SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 27)
5/26 HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 26)
5/23 SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Bill Passed - House (77 - 32)
6/01 SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - House (87 - 27)
5/19 HB 3655 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Contests Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
5/23 SB 1849 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
5/05 HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
5/30 SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Bill Passed - House (65 - 50)
5/17 SB 7 Establishes Gambling Industry Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 24)
5/01 SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 18)
5/01 SB 1739 Expands State Casino Development Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
4/29 HB 1510 Charity Gambling and Illegal Gambling Enforcement Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 9)
4/29 HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 17)
4/29 HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 45)
4/29 HB 1510 Charity Gambling and Illegal Gambling Enforcement Conference Report Adopted - House (53 - 43)
3/04 HB 1153 Low-Stakes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 42)
2/27 HB 1153 Low-Stakes Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
4/11 HB 1510 Charity Gambling and Illegal Gambling Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
3/29 HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
2/23 HB 1835 Slot Machines at Race Tracks Bill Passed - House (54 - 39)
2/25 HB 1729 Gaming Facility Tax Amendments Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
1/29 HB 1153 Low-Stakes Gambling Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
4/24 HB 1015 Authorizes Sports Betting Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 36)
4/24 HB 1015 Authorizes Sports Betting Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 12)
3/04 SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
4/09 HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
4/05 SB 47 Gambling Expansion Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
2/25 SB 528 Restructures Tax Rates For Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
2/25 HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
2/26 SB 552 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
2/03 SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
1/25 SB 47 Gambling Expansion Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)

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