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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:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
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- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
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Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. The summary does not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill. Summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to the project's strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. 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 |
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Dec. 17, 2020 | NJ | S 2607 | Requires Municipal Master Plans to Factor in Climate Change | Bill Passed - House (51 - 28) |
Nov. 16, 2020 | NJ | A 1649 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Personal Information of Judicial Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Nov. 16, 2020 | NJ | A 1649 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Personal Information of Judicial Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4475 | Requires Ballot Drop Boxes in Every County of New Jersey | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4475 | Requires Ballot Drop Boxes in Every County of New Jersey | Bill Passed - House (48 - 28) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4276 | Establishes the "Ballot Cure Act" | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4320 | Expands Ballot Receipt and Election Deadlines | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4320 | Expands Ballot Receipt and Election Deadlines | Bill Passed - House (51 - 27) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4276 | Establishes the "Ballot Cure Act" | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | S 2704 | Appropriates $30 Million to the EDA to Assist Food Establishments | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | S 2607 | Requires Municipal Master Plans to Factor in Climate Change | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 855 | Requires Counties to Rename "Freeholders" to "County Commissioners" | Bill Passed - House (61 - 12) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | ACR 188 | Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | ACR 188 | Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | ACR 188 | Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (51 - 26) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | ACR 188 | Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (51 - 26) |
June 29, 2020 | NJ | S 2485 | Authorizes Local Governments to Prohibit Evictions during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
Jan. 13, 2020 | NJ | S 589 | Amends Online Voter Registration Rules | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
Aug. 27, 2019 | NJ | S 4069 | Amends Absentee Ballot Regulations | Bill Passed - House (45 - 14) |
Aug. 26, 2019 | NJ | S 4069 | Amends Absentee Ballot Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
Feb. 21, 2019 | NJ | S 119 | Requires Certain Candidates To Disclose Income Tax Returns | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | S 1073 | Authorizes Local Government Units to Establish Storm Water Utilities | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | S 1073 | Authorizes Local Government Units to Establish Storm Water Utilities | Bill Passed - House (45 - 31) |
Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | A 4674 | Authorizes US Congresspersons to Run for Congress and Presidency during Primary Election | Bill Passed - Senate |
Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | A 4674 | Authorizes US Congresspersons to Run for Congress and Presidency during Primary Election | Bill Passed - House (47 - 26) |
Sept. 27, 2018 | NJ | A 3312 | Requires State Legislature to Maintain Sexual Harassment Policy | Bill Passed - House (79 - 0) |
Sept. 27, 2018 | NJ | A 3312 | Requires State Legislature to Maintain Sexual Harassment Policy | Bill Passed - House (79 - 0) |
Aug. 27, 2018 | NJ | S 2293 | Authorizes a Ballot Measure to Issue $1 Billion in Funds for School Upgrades | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 0) |
Aug. 27, 2018 | NJ | S 2293 | Authorizes a Ballot Measure to Issue $1 Billion in Funds for School Upgrades | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
June 30, 2018 | NJ | A 4208 | Establishes a New Jersey Complete Count Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 21) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 4249 | Increases the Use of Hospital Admission Fees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 25) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 4249 | Increases the Use of Hospital Admission Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3463 | Requires Polling Places to Post Count of Voters | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | A 3463 | Requires Polling Places to Post Count of Voters | Bill Passed - House (49 - 23) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 1229 | Increases Salary For Certain State Cabinet Members, Judges, Prosecutors, and Public Employees | Bill Passed - House (45 - 23) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 2014 | Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration at More Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 1229 | Increases Salary For Certain State Cabinet Members, Judges, Prosecutors, and Public Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 2014 | Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration at More Locations | Bill Passed - House (50 - 23) |
Feb. 15, 2018 | NJ | S 598 | Requires New Jersey to Join US Climate Alliance | Bill Passed - House (49 - 23) |
Feb. 1, 2018 | NJ | S 598 | Requires New Jersey to Join US Climate Alliance | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
March 23, 2017 | NJ | A 4243 | Requires "Whistleblower" Settlements to be Public Record | Bill Passed - House (73 - 0) |
March 16, 2017 | NJ | S 3048 | Requires Presidential Candidates to Disclose Tax Returns | Bill Passed - House (49 - 25) |
March 13, 2017 | NJ | S 3048 | Requires Presidential Candidates to Disclose Tax Returns | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
March 26, 2015 | NJ | A 4326 | Requires Governor to Forecast State Revenue | Bill Passed - House (42 - 31) |
March 16, 2015 | NJ | S 2181 | Increases Oversight of the Port Authority | Veto Override Failed - Senate (25 - 14) |
Feb. 23, 2015 | NJ | S 2430 | Requires Disclosure of Political Contributions | Bill Passed - House (53 - 15) |
Dec. 1, 2014 | NJ | S 536 | Amends Early Voting Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
Dec. 1, 2014 | NJ | S 536 | Amends Early Voting Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
Oct. 23, 2014 | NJ | S 2430 | Requires Disclosure of Political Contributions | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
Oct. 23, 2014 | NJ | SCR 125 | Specifies that Proposed Regulations Concerning Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Programs are Inconsistent with Legislative Intent | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
Oct. 23, 2014 | NJ | SCR 125 | Specifies that Proposed Regulations Concerning Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Programs are Inconsistent with Legislative Intent | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
June 26, 2014 | NJ | S 2015 | 2014-2015 Budget | Bill Passed - House (48 - 31) |
June 26, 2014 | NJ | S 2015 | 2014-2015 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
June 16, 2014 | NJ | SCR 116 | Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent | Resolution Passed - House (47 - 30) |
June 12, 2014 | NJ | SCR 116 | Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent | Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
March 27, 2014 | NJ | S 1869 | Extends Salary Limits for Public Safety Employees | Bill Passed - House (47 - 22) |
March 27, 2014 | NJ | S 1869 | Extends Salary Limits for Public Safety Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
May 20, 2013 | NJ | S 968 | Establishes Procedures for Privatization Contracts | Bill Passed - House (48 - 29) |
May 13, 2013 | NJ | S 968 | Establishes Procedures for Privatization Contracts | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
March 21, 2013 | NJ | S 2364 | Requires Early Voting to be Available for Certain Elections | Bill Passed - House (46 - 31) |
March 18, 2013 | NJ | A 3614 | Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
March 18, 2013 | NJ | S 2364 | Requires Early Voting to be Available for Certain Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
Feb. 14, 2013 | NJ | AR 91 | Extends the Term of a Special Committee Investigating the Finances of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | Resolution Passed - House (46 - 29) |
Jan. 28, 2013 | NJ | A 3614 | Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes | Bill Passed - House (45 - 29) |
Dec. 3, 2012 | NJ | A 2166 | Requires Legislative Approval of Port Authority Minutes | Bill Passed - House (44 - 31) |
Nov. 29, 2012 | NJ | S 2 | Requires Certain Municipalities to Merge Public Services | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
Oct. 18, 2012 | NJ | A 2870 | Establishes Online Vote Registration | Bill Passed - House (46 - 30) |
Oct. 18, 2012 | NJ | AR 86 | Opposes the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Citizens United Versus Federal Elections Commission | Resolution Passed - House (49 - 23) |
Oct. 4, 2012 | NJ | S 1761 | Requires more Transparancy and Accountability from Port Authority | Veto Override Failed - Senate (22 - 15) |
June 25, 2012 | NJ | A 763 | Increases Fees to Fund the E-Court Information System | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 30) |
June 25, 2012 | NJ | A 763 | Increases Fees to Fund the E-Court Information System | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
June 23, 2011 | NJ | S 2937 | Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees | Bill Passed - House (46 - 32) |
June 20, 2011 | NJ | S 2937 | Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
May 9, 2011 | NJ | S 2756 | Authorizes Registered Voters to Receive Mail-In Ballots Automatically | Bill Passed - House (44 - 32) |
March 21, 2011 | NJ | S 2756 | Authorizes Registered Voters to Receive Mail-In Ballots Automatically | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
Sept. 30, 2010 | NJ | A 1678 | Establishing a New Jersey Homebuyer Tax Credit Program | Veto Override Failed - House (42 - 32) |
Sept. 20, 2010 | NJ | S 2139 | 2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget | Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 17) |
July 12, 2010 | NJ | S 29 | Reducing the property tax levy cap | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 4) |
July 8, 2010 | NJ | S 29 | Reducing the property tax levy cap | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 3) |
June 29, 2010 | NJ | S 29 | Reducing the property tax levy cap | Bill Passed - House (44 - 33) |
June 29, 2010 | NJ | S 2139 | 2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget | Bill Passed - House (42 - 22) |
June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 3000 | 2010-2011 Budget | Bill Passed - House (41 - 37) |
June 28, 2010 | NJ | A 3009 | Professional Sports Team Specialty License Plates | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
June 28, 2010 | NJ | A 3009 | Professional Sports Team Specialty License Plates | Bill Passed - House (41 - 37) |
June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 3000 | 2010-2011 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 2139 | 2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 29 | Reducing the property tax levy cap | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
June 21, 2010 | NJ | SCR 108 | Appeal to Governor Against Joining Federal Health Care Lawsuit | Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
May 20, 2010 | NJ | A 10 | Increasing Income Tax Rate on Income Exceeding $1 Million | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
May 20, 2010 | NJ | A 1678 | Establishing a New Jersey Homebuyer Tax Credit Program | Bill Passed - House (67 - 8) |
May 20, 2010 | NJ | A 10 | Increasing Income Tax Rate on Income Exceeding $1 Million | Bill Passed - House (46 - 32) |
Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | A 4378 | Exception to the Ban on Former State Employees Working for the Casino Industry | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | A 4378 | Exception to the Ban on Former State Employees Working for the Casino Industry | Bill Passed - House (42 - 31) |
Jan. 7, 2010 | NJ | A 2139 | Tax Expenditure Report Requirement for Governor's Budget Message | Bill Passed - House (47 - 28) |
Jan. 7, 2010 | NJ | A 2139 | Tax Expenditure Report Requirement for Governor's Budget Message | Bill Passed - House (47 - 28) |
June 25, 2009 | NJ | S 1175 | Requiring an After School Activity Plan for School Districts with At-Risk Pupils | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 18) |
June 25, 2009 | NJ | A 3101 | Creating Homelessness Trust Funds | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 27) |
June 25, 2009 | NJ | A 3901 | Issuing Bonds for Conservation and Preservation Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
June 25, 2009 | NJ | S 702 | Promoting Purchase of Energy-Efficient Homes | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
June 25, 2009 | NJ | A 4100 | 2009-2010 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |