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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
Feb. 13, 2024 WI AB 572 Establishes a Process for Notifying Families Whose Relatives Living in Retirement Communities Intend to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
Feb. 13, 2024 WI SB 488 Establishes the 2024 State Legislative District Map Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
Feb. 13, 2024 WI SB 488 Establishes the 2024 State Legislative District Map Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
Jan. 24, 2024 WI AB 415 Establishes a 5-Member Advisory Commission to Examine State Legislative District Maps Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 35)
Jan. 23, 2024 WI AB 415 Establishes a 5-Member Advisory Commission to Examine State Legislative District Maps Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
Nov. 9, 2023 WI SJR 71 Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in Any State Primary or General Election Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 34)
Nov. 9, 2023 WI SJR 73 Amends the State Constitution to Add a Photo-ID Requirement to Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 35)
Nov. 9, 2023 WI SJR 78 Prohibits the Use of Private Funds to Pay for Election Equipment and Administration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 35)
Nov. 9, 2023 WI AB 493 Prohibits Counting Write-In Campaigns Bill Passed - House (52 - 45)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI SJR 73 Amends the State Constitution to Add a Photo-ID Requirement to Vote Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI SJR 78 Prohibits the Use of Private Funds to Pay for Election Equipment and Administration Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI SJR 71 Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in Any State Primary or General Election Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI SB 98 Amends Rules Concerning Voter Registration List ID Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
Sept. 14, 2023 WI AB 415 Establishes a 5-Member Advisory Commission to Examine State Legislative District Maps Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 22, 2023 WI SJR 21 Authorizes a Special Election to Fill Secretary of State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 35)
March 22, 2023 WI SJR 21 Authorizes a Special Election to Fill Secretary of State Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
Feb. 24, 2022 WI SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 36)
Feb. 24, 2022 WI SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
Feb. 24, 2022 WI SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 21, 2022 WI SB 934 Authorizes the Processing of Absentee Ballots the Day before an Election Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Nov. 11, 2021 WI SB 622 Amends State Congressional Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 38)
Nov. 8, 2021 WI SB 622 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Sept. 28, 2021 WI SJR 63 Establishes State Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
Sept. 28, 2021 WI SJR 63 Establishes State Legislative Districts Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 23, 2021 WI AB 369 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 203 Limits the Return of of Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 212 Authorizes Only Voters to Correct Absentee Ballot Defects Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 210 Requires Election Administrators Allow Election Observers to be No More Than 3 Feet Away from Voter Registration Tables Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 204 Amends Absentee Ballot Laws to Increase Paperwork from One Form to 2 Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 16, 2021 WI AB 369 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
June 9, 2021 WI SB 204 Amends Absentee Ballot Laws to Increase Paperwork from One Form to 2 Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
June 9, 2021 WI SB 209 Establishes Absentee Ballot Drop Box Locations at Election Clerk Offices Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
May 11, 2021 WI SB 212 Authorizes Only Voters to Correct Absentee Ballot Defects Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
May 11, 2021 WI SB 203 Limits the Return of of Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
May 11, 2021 WI AB 173 Prohibits Local Government Officials from Using Private Funds to Administer Elections Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
April 14, 2021 WI SB 210 Requires Election Administrators Allow Election Observers to be No More Than 3 Feet Away from Voter Registration Tables Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
April 14, 2021 WI SB 213 Authorizes Individuals to File Election Law Violation Claims Against Election Officials Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
March 23, 2021 WI AR 15 Requires the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to Investigate Administration of Elections in the State Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Nov. 7, 2017 WI AB 153 Amends State Election Recount Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
Feb. 9, 2016 WI SB 295 Authorizes Voters to Register Online Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
March 20, 2014 WI SB 324 Amends the Absentee Voting Procedures Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
March 20, 2014 WI SB 655 Amends Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 37)
March 12, 2014 WI SB 655 Amends Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
March 12, 2014 WI SB 324 Amends the Absentee Voting Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
March 6, 2012 WI AJR 63 Limits Recalls of Elected Officials Amendment Adopted - House (60 - 37)
Feb. 21, 2012 WI SB 386 Removes Voter Registration at High Schools Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Sept. 13, 2011 WI SB 115 Presidential Primary Date Bill Passed - House (65 - 32)
July 20, 2011 WI SB 149 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
July 20, 2011 WI SB 148 Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
July 19, 2011 WI SB 148 Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
July 19, 2011 WI SB 149 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
June 8, 2011 WI SB 116 Relating to Overseas Absentee Voting Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
May 11, 2011 WI AB 7 Voter Identification Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 35)
Feb. 19, 2008 WI SB 171 Financing of Judicial Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
May 9, 2007 WI SB 77 Financial Disclosure For Issue Based Groups Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
April 17, 2007 WI AJR 17 Voter Identification Constitutional Amendment Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
May 2, 2006 WI SB 1 Ethics Bill Motion Rejected - House (45 - 51)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/13 AB 572 Establishes a Process for Notifying Families Whose Relatives Living in Retirement Communities Intend to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
2/13 SB 488 Establishes the 2024 State Legislative District Map Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
2/13 SB 488 Establishes the 2024 State Legislative District Map Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
1/24 AB 415 Establishes a 5-Member Advisory Commission to Examine State Legislative District Maps Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 35)
1/23 AB 415 Establishes a 5-Member Advisory Commission to Examine State Legislative District Maps Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
11/09 SJR 71 Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in Any State Primary or General Election Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 34)
11/09 SJR 73 Amends the State Constitution to Add a Photo-ID Requirement to Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 35)
11/09 SJR 78 Prohibits the Use of Private Funds to Pay for Election Equipment and Administration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 35)
11/09 AB 493 Prohibits Counting Write-In Campaigns Bill Passed - House (52 - 45)
11/07 SJR 73 Amends the State Constitution to Add a Photo-ID Requirement to Vote Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
11/07 SJR 78 Prohibits the Use of Private Funds to Pay for Election Equipment and Administration Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
11/07 SJR 71 Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in Any State Primary or General Election Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
11/07 SB 98 Amends Rules Concerning Voter Registration List ID Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
9/14 AB 415 Establishes a 5-Member Advisory Commission to Examine State Legislative District Maps Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/22 SJR 21 Authorizes a Special Election to Fill Secretary of State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 35)
3/22 SJR 21 Authorizes a Special Election to Fill Secretary of State Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
2/24 SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 36)
2/24 SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
2/24 SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
2/22 SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
2/22 SB 935 Amends Various Election Fraud Laws Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
2/22 SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/21 SB 934 Authorizes the Processing of Absentee Ballots the Day before an Election Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
11/11 SB 622 Amends State Congressional Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 38)
11/08 SB 622 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
9/28 SJR 63 Establishes State Legislative Districts Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
9/28 SJR 63 Establishes State Legislative Districts Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/23 AB 369 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
6/22 SB 203 Limits the Return of of Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 212 Authorizes Only Voters to Correct Absentee Ballot Defects Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 210 Requires Election Administrators Allow Election Observers to be No More Than 3 Feet Away from Voter Registration Tables Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 204 Amends Absentee Ballot Laws to Increase Paperwork from One Form to 2 Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/16 AB 369 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
6/09 SB 204 Amends Absentee Ballot Laws to Increase Paperwork from One Form to 2 Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
6/09 SB 209 Establishes Absentee Ballot Drop Box Locations at Election Clerk Offices Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
5/11 SB 212 Authorizes Only Voters to Correct Absentee Ballot Defects Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
5/11 SB 203 Limits the Return of of Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
5/11 AB 173 Prohibits Local Government Officials from Using Private Funds to Administer Elections Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
4/14 SB 210 Requires Election Administrators Allow Election Observers to be No More Than 3 Feet Away from Voter Registration Tables Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
4/14 SB 213 Authorizes Individuals to File Election Law Violation Claims Against Election Officials Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
3/23 AR 15 Requires the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to Investigate Administration of Elections in the State Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
11/07 AB 153 Amends State Election Recount Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
2/09 SB 295 Authorizes Voters to Register Online Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
3/20 SB 324 Amends the Absentee Voting Procedures Bill Passed - House (56 - 38)
3/20 SB 655 Amends Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 37)
3/12 SB 655 Amends Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
3/12 SB 324 Amends the Absentee Voting Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
3/06 AJR 63 Limits Recalls of Elected Officials Amendment Adopted - House (60 - 37)
2/21 SB 386 Removes Voter Registration at High Schools Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
9/13 SB 115 Presidential Primary Date Bill Passed - House (65 - 32)
7/20 SB 149 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
7/20 SB 148 Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
7/19 SB 148 Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
7/19 SB 149 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
6/08 SB 116 Relating to Overseas Absentee Voting Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
5/11 AB 7 Voter Identification Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 35)
2/19 SB 171 Financing of Judicial Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
5/09 SB 77 Financial Disclosure For Issue Based Groups Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
4/17 AJR 17 Voter Identification Constitutional Amendment Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
5/02 SB 1 Ethics Bill Motion Rejected - House (45 - 51)

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