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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 28, 2009 MO Amdt 1 Allowing Pharmacists to Refuse to Provide "Abortifacients" Amendment Adopted - House (115 - 43)
May 7, 2012 MO Amdt 1 Rescinds Funding for the Sue Shear Institute Amendment Adopted - House (93 - 59)
March 17, 2010 MO Amdt 4 Deleting an Education Foundation Formula Modification Amendment Rejected - House (73 - 83)
May 11, 2006 MO CCS2 HCS SS2 SCS SB 1014 Voter Identification and Poll Regulation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 10)
May 12, 2006 MO CCS2 HCS SS2 SCS SB 1014 Voter Identification and Poll Regulation Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 73)
March 13, 2006 MO CCS SCS HCS HB 1014 Budget Supplements Conference Report Adopted - House (92 - 63)
May 11, 2006 MO CCS SCS HCS HB 1270 Missouri Renewable Fuel Standard Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 4)
May 11, 2006 MO CCS SS HCS HB 1900 Campaign Finance and Lobbying Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 5)
May 11, 2006 MO CCS SS HCS HB 1900 Campaign Finance and Lobbying Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 67)
April 24, 2006 MO HA 1 Education Loans Amendment Rejected - House (47 - 107)
Sept. 23, 2011 MO HA 1 to SB 7 Prohibits Public Funding for Certain Life Science Research Projects Amendment Rejected - House (68 - 74)
March 1, 2006 MO HA 3 Health Care Premiums Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (76 - 82)
March 4, 2008 MO HA 5 Defining Mifepristone as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance Amendment Adopted - House
April 12, 2006 MO HA 9 Eminent Domain Amendment Rejected - House (23 - 129)
July 14, 2010 MO HB 1 Public Retirement Systems Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 53)
July 14, 2010 MO HB 1 Public Retirement Systems Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 5)
Sept. 9, 2011 MO HB 1 Authority Over the Saint Louis Police Department Bill Passed - House (123 - 27)
June 29, 2010 MO HB 1 Public Retirement Systems Bill Passed - House (92 - 54)
April 14, 2009 MO HB 10 2009-10 Health Budget Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
March 26, 2009 MO HB 10 2009-10 Health Budget Bill Passed - House (88 - 66)
April 9, 2015 MO HB 1019 Amends Workplace Discrimination Standards Bill Passed - House (95 - 60)
March 19, 2015 MO HB 104 Prohibits Universities From Denying Benefits to a Religious Student Association Bill Passed - House (117 - 38)
March 30, 2017 MO HB 104 Repeals Prevailing Wage Requirements for Public Construction Projects Bill Passed - House (89 - 60)
March 29, 2012 MO HB 1046 Requires Proof of Citizenship for Presidential Candidates Bill Passed - House (92 - 49)
April 16, 2008 MO HB 1066 Teacher Certification Bill Passed - House (85 - 63)
Feb. 27, 2008 MO HB 1066 Teacher Certification Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
May 7, 2009 MO HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 7)
May 7, 2009 MO HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 74)
April 14, 2009 MO HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
Aug. 25, 2020 MO HB 11 Classifies the Crime of Child Endangerment as a First-Degree Felony Bill Passed - House (111 - 39)
March 26, 2009 MO HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Bill Passed - House (88 - 66)
Feb. 9, 2012 MO HB 1104 Requires Photo Identification to Vote Bill Passed - House (101 - 54)
Sept. 16, 2015 MO HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Enrollment In Labor Unions Veto Override Failed - House (96 - 63)
May 13, 2015 MO HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Enrollment In Labor Unions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 66)
May 12, 2015 MO HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Enrollment In Labor Unions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
Feb. 12, 2015 MO HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Payment of Fees to Labor Organizations Bill Passed - House (91 - 64)
March 5, 2014 MO HB 1173 Establishes Causes of Action in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (94 - 61)
March 9, 2017 MO HB 1194 Prohibits Local Minimum Wages Bill Passed - House (112 - 46)
March 8, 2012 MO HB 1219 Workplace Discrimination Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
Feb. 9, 2012 MO HB 1219 Workplace Discrimination Amendments Bill Passed - House (89 - 68)
Feb. 20, 2014 MO HB 1253 Reduces Tax Rates for Businesses Bill Passed - House (106 - 49)
May 15, 2019 MO HB 126 Prohibits Abortion if Roe v Wade is Overturned by the Supreme Court Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
Feb. 26, 2019 MO HB 126 Prohibits Abortion if Roe v Wade is Overturned by the Supreme Court Bill Passed - House (110 - 37)
April 3, 2018 MO HB 1266 Prohibits Abortion After 22 Weeks of Pregnancy Bill Passed - House (117 - 31)
Feb. 20, 2014 MO HB 1295 Reduces Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - House (106 - 47)
April 11, 2017 MO HB 130 Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
Feb. 26, 2015 MO HB 130 Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Bill Passed - House (107 - 48)
Sept. 10, 2014 MO HB 1307 Extends the Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Veto Override Passed - House (117 - 44)
May 14, 2014 MO HB 1307 Extends the Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Concurrence Vote Passed - House (111 - 39)
May 12, 2014 MO HB 1307 Extends the Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
May 12, 2010 MO HB 1311 Coverage for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 6)
May 12, 2010 MO HB 1311 Coverage for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Conference Report Adopted - House (144 - 16)
March 30, 2010 MO HB 1327 Abortion Regulation Modifications Bill Passed - House (113 - 37)
March 17, 2016 MO HB 1370 Requires All Guardians of a Minor to be Notified Prior to Abortion Bill Passed - House (121 - 34)
Feb. 24, 2020 MO HB 1387 Authorizes Electronic Monitoring Devices for Patients in Long-Term Care Centers Bill Passed - House (147 - 7)
Dec. 2, 2020 MO HB 14 Appropriates Emergency Spending for COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 1)
May 7, 2020 MO HB 1403 Establishes an Alternative Highway Commission Bill Passed - House (114 - 33)
Feb. 25, 2008 MO HB 1406 Establishment of Drunk Driving Memorial Sign Program Bill Passed - House (82 - 51)
May 17, 2018 MO HB 1413 Amends Regulations on Labor Unions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 62)
Sept. 14, 2016 MO HB 1414 Establishes Regulations for the Release of Certain Agricultural Data Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
Sept. 14, 2016 MO HB 1414 Establishes Regulations for the Release of Certain Agricultural Data Veto Override Passed - House (111 - 46)
May 14, 2020 MO HB 1414 Establishes a State Birth Certificate Program and Medicaid Health Coverage for Missouri's Homeless Youth Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 4)
Feb. 22, 2016 MO HB 1414 Establishes Regulations for the Release of Certain Agricultural Data Bill Passed - House (104 - 49)
Feb. 13, 2014 MO HB 1430 Authorizes Health Care Providers to Opt Out of Certain Medical Procedures Bill Passed - House (112 - 38)
April 30, 2014 MO HB 1439 Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
April 3, 2014 MO HB 1439 Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Bill Passed - House (110 - 41)
March 15, 2018 MO HB 1443 Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Use of TANF or SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - House (100 - 46)
March 10, 2022 MO HB 1481 Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers Bill Passed - House (98 - 17)
March 7, 2024 MO HB 1486 Appropriates Funding for Pre-K Early Education Programs Bill Passed - House (102 - 43)
April 3, 2018 MO HB 1486 Establishes Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - House (107 - 43)
Feb. 8, 2024 MO HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
May 15, 2014 MO HB 1490 Establishes Work Groups to Develop Academic Standards Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 6)
May 15, 2014 MO HB 1490 Establishes Work Groups to Develop Academic Standards Conference Report Adopted - House (135 - 10)
Sept. 16, 2015 MO HB 150 Limits Duration of Unemployment Benefits Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
May 12, 2015 MO HB 150 Limits Duration of Unemployment Benefits Veto Override Passed - House (109 - 53)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/28 Amdt 1 Allowing Pharmacists to Refuse to Provide "Abortifacients" Amendment Adopted - House (115 - 43)
5/07 Amdt 1 Rescinds Funding for the Sue Shear Institute Amendment Adopted - House (93 - 59)
3/17 Amdt 4 Deleting an Education Foundation Formula Modification Amendment Rejected - House (73 - 83)
5/11 CCS2 HCS SS2 SCS SB 1014 Voter Identification and Poll Regulation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 10)
5/12 CCS2 HCS SS2 SCS SB 1014 Voter Identification and Poll Regulation Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 73)
3/13 CCS SCS HCS HB 1014 Budget Supplements Conference Report Adopted - House (92 - 63)
5/11 CCS SCS HCS HB 1270 Missouri Renewable Fuel Standard Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 4)
5/11 CCS SS HCS HB 1900 Campaign Finance and Lobbying Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 5)
5/11 CCS SS HCS HB 1900 Campaign Finance and Lobbying Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 67)
4/24 HA 1 Education Loans Amendment Rejected - House (47 - 107)
9/23 HA 1 to SB 7 Prohibits Public Funding for Certain Life Science Research Projects Amendment Rejected - House (68 - 74)
3/01 HA 3 Health Care Premiums Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (76 - 82)
3/04 HA 5 Defining Mifepristone as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance Amendment Adopted - House
4/12 HA 9 Eminent Domain Amendment Rejected - House (23 - 129)
7/14 HB 1 Public Retirement Systems Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 53)
7/14 HB 1 Public Retirement Systems Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 5)
9/09 HB 1 Authority Over the Saint Louis Police Department Bill Passed - House (123 - 27)
6/29 HB 1 Public Retirement Systems Bill Passed - House (92 - 54)
4/14 HB 10 2009-10 Health Budget Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
3/26 HB 10 2009-10 Health Budget Bill Passed - House (88 - 66)
4/09 HB 1019 Amends Workplace Discrimination Standards Bill Passed - House (95 - 60)
3/19 HB 104 Prohibits Universities From Denying Benefits to a Religious Student Association Bill Passed - House (117 - 38)
3/30 HB 104 Repeals Prevailing Wage Requirements for Public Construction Projects Bill Passed - House (89 - 60)
3/29 HB 1046 Requires Proof of Citizenship for Presidential Candidates Bill Passed - House (92 - 49)
4/16 HB 1066 Teacher Certification Bill Passed - House (85 - 63)
2/27 HB 1066 Teacher Certification Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
5/07 HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 7)
5/07 HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (87 - 74)
4/14 HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
8/25 HB 11 Classifies the Crime of Child Endangerment as a First-Degree Felony Bill Passed - House (111 - 39)
3/26 HB 11 2009-2010 Social Services Budget Bill Passed - House (88 - 66)
2/09 HB 1104 Requires Photo Identification to Vote Bill Passed - House (101 - 54)
9/16 HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Enrollment In Labor Unions Veto Override Failed - House (96 - 63)
5/13 HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Enrollment In Labor Unions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 66)
5/12 HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Enrollment In Labor Unions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
2/12 HB 116 Prohibits Mandatory Payment of Fees to Labor Organizations Bill Passed - House (91 - 64)
3/05 HB 1173 Establishes Causes of Action in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (94 - 61)
3/09 HB 1194 Prohibits Local Minimum Wages Bill Passed - House (112 - 46)
3/08 HB 1219 Workplace Discrimination Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
2/09 HB 1219 Workplace Discrimination Amendments Bill Passed - House (89 - 68)
2/20 HB 1253 Reduces Tax Rates for Businesses Bill Passed - House (106 - 49)
5/15 HB 126 Prohibits Abortion if Roe v Wade is Overturned by the Supreme Court Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
2/26 HB 126 Prohibits Abortion if Roe v Wade is Overturned by the Supreme Court Bill Passed - House (110 - 37)
4/03 HB 1266 Prohibits Abortion After 22 Weeks of Pregnancy Bill Passed - House (117 - 31)
2/20 HB 1295 Reduces Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - House (106 - 47)
4/11 HB 130 Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
2/26 HB 130 Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Bill Passed - House (107 - 48)
9/10 HB 1307 Extends the Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Veto Override Passed - House (117 - 44)
5/14 HB 1307 Extends the Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Concurrence Vote Passed - House (111 - 39)
5/12 HB 1307 Extends the Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
5/12 HB 1311 Coverage for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 6)
5/12 HB 1311 Coverage for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Conference Report Adopted - House (144 - 16)
3/30 HB 1327 Abortion Regulation Modifications Bill Passed - House (113 - 37)
3/17 HB 1370 Requires All Guardians of a Minor to be Notified Prior to Abortion Bill Passed - House (121 - 34)
2/24 HB 1387 Authorizes Electronic Monitoring Devices for Patients in Long-Term Care Centers Bill Passed - House (147 - 7)
12/02 HB 14 Appropriates Emergency Spending for COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 1)
5/07 HB 1403 Establishes an Alternative Highway Commission Bill Passed - House (114 - 33)
2/25 HB 1406 Establishment of Drunk Driving Memorial Sign Program Bill Passed - House (82 - 51)
5/17 HB 1413 Amends Regulations on Labor Unions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 62)
9/14 HB 1414 Establishes Regulations for the Release of Certain Agricultural Data Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
9/14 HB 1414 Establishes Regulations for the Release of Certain Agricultural Data Veto Override Passed - House (111 - 46)
5/14 HB 1414 Establishes a State Birth Certificate Program and Medicaid Health Coverage for Missouri's Homeless Youth Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 4)
2/22 HB 1414 Establishes Regulations for the Release of Certain Agricultural Data Bill Passed - House (104 - 49)
2/13 HB 1430 Authorizes Health Care Providers to Opt Out of Certain Medical Procedures Bill Passed - House (112 - 38)
4/30 HB 1439 Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
4/03 HB 1439 Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations Bill Passed - House (110 - 41)
3/15 HB 1443 Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Use of TANF or SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - House (100 - 46)
3/10 HB 1481 Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers Bill Passed - House (98 - 17)
3/07 HB 1486 Appropriates Funding for Pre-K Early Education Programs Bill Passed - House (102 - 43)
4/03 HB 1486 Establishes Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - House (107 - 43)
2/08 HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
5/15 HB 1490 Establishes Work Groups to Develop Academic Standards Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 6)
5/15 HB 1490 Establishes Work Groups to Develop Academic Standards Conference Report Adopted - House (135 - 10)
9/16 HB 150 Limits Duration of Unemployment Benefits Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
5/12 HB 150 Limits Duration of Unemployment Benefits Veto Override Passed - House (109 - 53)

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