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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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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2024 | National | HR 8282 | Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act | Bill Passed - House (247 - 155) |
| May 29, 2024 | LA | HB 737 | Prohibits Anyone from Protesting in a Group Within 50 Feet of a Home | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 14) |
| May 29, 2024 | LA | HB 737 | Prohibits Anyone from Protesting in a Group Within 50 Feet of a Home | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 14) |
| May 29, 2024 | LA | HB 383 | Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17) |
| May 28, 2024 | LA | HB 127 | Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17) |
| May 28, 2024 | RI | H 7373 | Requires Firearms Not in Use be Kept in Locked Containers or Equipped with Tamper-Resistant Locks | Bill Passed - House (46 - 24) |
| May 25, 2024 | IL | HB 2161 | Prohibits Workplace Discrimination Based on Family Responsibilities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 29) |
| May 23, 2024 | National | HR 5403 | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act | Bill Passed - House (216 - 192) |
| May 23, 2024 | National | HR 192 | To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia | Bill Passed - House (262 - 143) |
| May 22, 2024 | IL | SB 3649 | Prohibits Forced Partiicpation in Employer Mandated Religious or Political Meetings | Bill Passed - House (79 - 30) |
| May 21, 2024 | National | HR 3019 | Federal Prison Oversight Act | Bill Passed - House (392 - 2) |
| May 17, 2024 | National | H Res 1213 | A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers. | Resolution Passed - House (337 - 61) |
| May 16, 2024 | National | HR 8146 | Police Our Border Act | Bill Passed - House (254 - 157) |
| May 16, 2024 | National | HR 354 | LEOSA Reform Act | Bill Passed - House (221 - 185) |
| May 16, 2024 | National | HR 8146 | Police Our Border Act | Bill Passed - House (254 - 157) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | H Res 1210 | Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. | Resolution Passed - House (223 - 185) |
| May 15, 2024 | MN | HF 5363 | Amends State-Paid Family Leave Law | Bill Passed - House (69 - 34) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 4581 | Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (408 - 3) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7343 | Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act | Bill Passed - House (265 - 148) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7343 | Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act | Bill Passed - House (265 - 148) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7581 | Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act | Bill Passed - House (356 - 55) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7530 | DC CRIMES Act | Bill Passed - House (225 - 181) |
| May 14, 2024 | National | S 546 | Recruit and Retain Act | Bill Passed - House (370 - 18) |
| May 9, 2024 | RI | S 2096 | Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) | Bill Passed - House (58 - 14) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 7109 | Equal Representation Act | Bill Passed - House (206 - 202) |
| May 8, 2024 | NC | HB 942 | Establishes the Shalom Act to Define Antisemitism into State Law | Bill Passed - House (105 - 4) |
| May 4, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1348 | Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles | Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24) |
| May 3, 2024 | MN | HF 2609 | Increases the Penalty for Straw Gun Purchasing from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Felony | Bill Passed - House (71 - 59) |
| May 3, 2024 | CT | HB 5431 | Establishes the Connecticut Families and Workers Account | Bill Passed - House (90 - 59) |
| May 3, 2024 | MN | HF 2609 | Increases the Penalty for Straw Gun Purchasing from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Felony | Bill Passed - House (71 - 59) |
| May 2, 2024 | MS | SB 2753 | Requires Individuals Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - House (85 - 29) |
| May 2, 2024 | CT | SB 222 | Amends State Paid Family And Medical Leave Statutes | Bill Passed - House (108 - 41) |
| May 2, 2024 | MN | HF 4300 | Establishes Firearm Safe Storage Requirements | Bill Passed - House (68 - 64) |
| May 2, 2024 | MN | HF 4300 | Establishes Firearm Safe Storage Requirements | Bill Passed - House (68 - 64) |
| May 1, 2024 | MN | HF 3488 | Requires Compensation for Minor Social Media Influencers | Bill Passed - House (103 - 26) |
| May 1, 2024 | National | HR 6090 | Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (320 - 91) |
| May 1, 2024 | National | HR 6090 | Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (320 - 91) |
| May 1, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1237 | Establishes 3 new Programs Within the Division of Housing to Support the Development of Child Care Facilities | Bill Passed - House (39 - 12) |
| May 1, 2024 | National | H Res 1112 | Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies. | Resolution Passed - House (223 - 191) |
| April 30, 2024 | AL | HB 152 | Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| April 30, 2024 | AL | HB 151 | Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 29) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 764 | Trust the Science Act | Bill Passed - House (209 - 205) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 615 | Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (214 - 201) |
| April 30, 2024 | PA | HB 416 | Prohibits Remote Stalking | Bill Passed - House (199 - 1) |
| April 29, 2024 | MN | HF 601 | Requires Lost or Stolen Firearms be Reported to Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (68 - 63) |
| April 29, 2024 | MN | HF 601 | Requires Lost or Stolen Firearms be Reported to Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (68 - 63) |
| April 25, 2024 | TN | SB 2782 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 16) |
| April 25, 2024 | MA | H 4582 | Appropriates Funding for Homeless Shelter Costs and Amends Stay Limits | Conference Report Adopted - House (123 - 35) |
| April 25, 2024 | OK | SB 1450 | Increases Penalties for Retail Theft and Other Organized Retail Crimes | Bill Passed - House (65 - 14) |
| April 24, 2024 | OH | SB 90 | Establishes and Adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact | Bill Passed - House (90 - 2) |
| April 24, 2024 | OH | HB 230 | Increases Penalties for Drug and Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (80 - 13) |
| April 24, 2024 | OH | HB 70 | Requires Public and Chartered Schools Adopt Policies for Over the Counter Drugs | Bill Passed - House (92 - 1) |
| April 24, 2024 | OH | HB 230 | Increases Penalties for Drug and Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (80 - 13) |
| April 24, 2024 | OH | HB 77 | Amends Drone Use Regulations | Bill Passed - House (89 - 2) |
| April 23, 2024 | TN | SB 1325 | Authorizes Teachers and Staff to Carry Concealed Firearms in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (68 - 28) |
| April 23, 2024 | OK | SB 2035 | Amends the State's Temporary Car Tag Laws to Reduce Traffic Stops | Bill Passed - House (89 - 2) |
| April 20, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1270 | Requires Gun Owners to Also Hold Liability Insurance | Bill Passed - House (33 - 29) |
| April 20, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1270 | Requires Gun Owners to Also Hold Liability Insurance | Bill Passed - House (33 - 29) |
| April 20, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1349 | Authorizes a Ballot Proposal to Establish a 9% Excise Tax on Ammo Vendors, Gun Dealers and Firearms Manufacturers | Bill Passed - House (44 - 18) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 3602 | End the Border Catastrophe Act | Bill Failed - House (215 - 199) |
| April 20, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1353 | Requires State Retail Firearm Dealers have a State Permit Along with a Federal License | Bill Passed - House (40 - 21) |
| April 18, 2024 | VT | S 209 | Prohibiting Unserialized Firearms | Bill Passed - House (110 - 31) |
| April 18, 2024 | DE | HB 270 | Establishes Penalty for Displaying Ammunition that is Accessible to Customer | Bill Passed - House (27 - 9) |
| April 18, 2024 | OK | HB 4156 | Amends Various State Immigration Laws, Policies, and Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (77 - 20) |
| April 18, 2024 | OK | HB 4156 | Amends Various State Immigration Laws, Policies, and Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (77 - 20) |
| April 17, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 68) |
| April 17, 2024 | OK | SB 1470 | Authorizes Leniency for Criminal Defendants if They Can Show Abuse Contributed to Their Offense | Bill Passed - House (84 - 3) |
| April 17, 2024 | VA | SB 238 | Requires State Health Insurance Plans Cover All F.D.A. Approved Contraception | Bill Passed - House (69 - 29) |
| April 16, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (73 - 72) |
| April 16, 2024 | ME | LD 2224 | Increases Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System | Bill Passed - House (75 - 68) |
| April 16, 2024 | National | HR 4681 | Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act | Bill Passed - House (410 - 13) |
| April 16, 2024 | National | HR 4681 | Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act | Bill Passed - House (410 - 13) |
| April 15, 2024 | ME | LD 1696 | Establishes a Cause of Action for Persons Suffering Damages Arising from Illegal Sale of Marketing of Firearms | (71 - 69) |
| April 15, 2024 | IA | HF 2586 | Authorizes School Employees to be Issued Permits to Carry Weapons | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| April 15, 2024 | PA | HB 1573 | Establishes the Historic and Older Building Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program | Bill Passed - House (102 - 99) |
| April 12, 2024 | National | HR 7888 | Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act | Bill Passed - House (273 - 147) |
| April 11, 2024 | ME | LD 2119 | Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (82 - 66) |
| April 11, 2024 | National | HR 2560 | Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (332 - 82) |
| April 10, 2024 | LA | HB 334 | Authorizes Schools to Bring in Chaplains to Work with Students | Bill Passed - House (86 - 6) |
| April 10, 2024 | LA | HB 71 | Requires that Public Schools Display the Ten Commandments in Every Classroom | Bill Passed - House (82 - 19) |
| April 10, 2024 | National | HR 3250 | National Museum of Play Recognition Act | Bill Passed - House (385 - 31) |
| April 9, 2024 | HI | SB 2919 | Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances | Bill Passed - House (45 - 6) |
| April 8, 2024 | CO | SB 24-066 | Authorizes Tracking Gun and Ammunition Purchases Through Payment Networks | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
| April 5, 2024 | MD | HB 832 | Defines "Damages" or "Losses" in Statutory Causes of Action to Protect Civil Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (102 - 30) |
| April 5, 2024 | HI | SB 2487 | Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act | Bill Passed - House (32 - 18) |
| April 4, 2024 | TN | SB 1657 | Requires Annual Reports to the Governor on the Total Number of Firearm Injuries and Deaths per 100,000 | Bill Passed - House (58 - 28) |
| April 4, 2024 | AL | HB 229 | Establishes Little Bluestem as the official State Native Grass | Bill Passed - House (63 - 22) |
| April 4, 2024 | AL | HB 209 | Prohibits Wakeboarding and Wake-Surfing Under Certain Conditions | Bill Passed - House (86 - 5) |
| April 4, 2024 | AL | HB 209 | Prohibits Wakeboarding and Wake-Surfing Under Certain Conditions | Bill Passed - House (86 - 5) |
| April 2, 2024 | ID | S 1354 | Establish Provisions for Electroconvulsive Treatment for Children | Bill Passed - House (46 - 23) |
| April 2, 2024 | LA | HB 173 | Establishes a Crime of Coming Within 25 Feet of Police Upon Command | Bill Passed - House (81 - 20) |
| March 29, 2024 | ID | H 753 | Prohibits Illegal Entry Into Idaho | Bill Passed - House (53 - 15) |
| March 28, 2024 | ME | LD 2246 | Establishes a Minimum Value Threshold for Repeat Theft Offenders | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 65) |
| March 28, 2024 | GA | HB 1105 | Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 75) |
| March 28, 2024 | KY | SB 299 | Requires the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission be an Independent Organization | Bill Passed - House (64 - 28) |
| March 28, 2024 | NH | HB 1711 | Requires Closure of the State Gun Purchase Loophole | Bill Passed - House (204 - 149) |
| March 28, 2024 | NH | HB 1711 | Requires Closure of the State Gun Purchase Loophole | Bill Passed - House (204 - 149) |
| March 28, 2024 | DE | HB 275 | Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality | Bill Passed - House (21 - 15) |
| March 27, 2024 | KS | SB 233 | Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 39) |
| March 27, 2024 | KY | HB 207 | Expands Sex Crime Violations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 0) |