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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:

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 12, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Bill Passed - Senate (89 - 10)
March 11, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (82 - 11)
March 4, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Motion Agreed - Senate (90 - 8)
March 4, 2026 National S J Res 104 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 53)
March 4, 2026 AK SB 89 Authorizes Physician Assistants With Sufficient Training to Practice as Members of a Physician-Led Team Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0)
March 2, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (84 - 6)
March 2, 2026 ID S 1300 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint the Directors of the Departments of Transportation, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Feb. 26, 2026 National PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. (57 - 33)
Feb. 26, 2026 National PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 34)
Feb. 25, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
Feb. 25, 2026 National PN 730-19 Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026, vice Alvin Brown (50 - 45)
Feb. 25, 2026 IA SF 2187 Requires the Department of Transportation to Use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program to Verify Drivers' Citizenship Status Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
Feb. 24, 2026 IN HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
Feb. 23, 2026 OR SB 1599 Requires the Referendum Regarding Gas Tax Increases to Appear on the 2026 State Primary Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
Feb. 19, 2026 CO SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2026 FL SB 178 Authorizes K-12 Athletic Coaches to Use Some Personal Funds for Student Welfare Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 18, 2026 SD HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Feb. 18, 2026 SD HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Feb. 12, 2026 GA HB 134 Expands the Sales Tax Exemption for Manufactured Homes Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
Feb. 12, 2026 GA HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI AB 100 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on K-12 Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2026 KS SB 387 Requires School Districts to Verify Household Income of Students Qualifying for Free Meals Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
Feb. 11, 2026 NY S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24)
Jan. 29, 2026 DE SB 228 Authorizes Quality Control Reviews of Commercial Property Assessments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 0)
Jan. 29, 2026 IN SB 88 Requires Public Schools to Incorporate Certain Personal Values into Instruction Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
Jan. 27, 2026 NY S 135 Authorizes Financial Assistance for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 22)
Jan. 27, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
Jan. 22, 2026 AL SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
Jan. 20, 2026 KY SB 28 Prohibits the Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
Jan. 16, 2026 KY SB 7 Authorizes Certain Local Officials to Perform Driver's License Renewal and Other Identification Services Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
Jan. 15, 2026 National HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - Senate (82 - 15)
Jan. 15, 2026 National HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (85 - 14)
Jan. 13, 2026 National S J Res 84 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
Jan. 12, 2026 National HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (80 - 13)
Jan. 8, 2026 National S J Res 98 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress Motion Agreed - Senate (52 - 47)
Jan. 7, 2026 MS SB 2003 Amends Regulations Regarding Retired Teachers' Benefits and Return-to-Work Authorizations Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 2)
Jan. 7, 2026 MS SB 2001 Increases Teacher Salaries by $2,000 Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 0)
Jan. 7, 2026 MS SB 2002 Repeals the Requirement for Public School Students' Home Districts to Approve a Transfer to a New District Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
Jan. 6, 2026 National PN 499-11 Nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Nomination Confirmed - Senate (53 - 47)
Jan. 5, 2026 National PN 12-1 Nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 35)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/12 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Bill Passed - Senate (89 - 10)
3/11 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (82 - 11)
3/04 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Motion Agreed - Senate (90 - 8)
3/04 S J Res 104 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 53)
3/04 SB 89 Authorizes Physician Assistants With Sufficient Training to Practice as Members of a Physician-Led Team Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0)
3/02 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (84 - 6)
3/02 S 1300 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint the Directors of the Departments of Transportation, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
2/26 PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. (57 - 33)
2/26 PN 730-46 Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr. Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 34)
2/25 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
2/25 PN 730-19 Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026, vice Alvin Brown (50 - 45)
2/25 SF 2187 Requires the Department of Transportation to Use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program to Verify Drivers' Citizenship Status Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
2/24 HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
2/23 SB 1599 Requires the Referendum Regarding Gas Tax Increases to Appear on the 2026 State Primary Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
2/19 SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
2/19 SB 178 Authorizes K-12 Athletic Coaches to Use Some Personal Funds for Student Welfare Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/18 HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
2/18 HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
2/12 HB 134 Expands the Sales Tax Exemption for Manufactured Homes Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
2/12 HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
2/11 AB 100 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on K-12 Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/11 SB 387 Requires School Districts to Verify Household Income of Students Qualifying for Free Meals Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
2/11 S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24)
1/29 SB 228 Authorizes Quality Control Reviews of Commercial Property Assessments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 0)
1/29 SB 88 Requires Public Schools to Incorporate Certain Personal Values into Instruction Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
1/27 S 135 Authorizes Financial Assistance for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 22)
1/27 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
1/22 SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
1/20 SB 28 Prohibits the Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
1/16 SB 7 Authorizes Certain Local Officials to Perform Driver's License Renewal and Other Identification Services Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
1/15 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - Senate (82 - 15)
1/15 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (85 - 14)
1/13 S J Res 84 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
1/12 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Cloture Invoked - Senate (80 - 13)
1/08 S J Res 98 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress Motion Agreed - Senate (52 - 47)
1/07 SB 2003 Amends Regulations Regarding Retired Teachers' Benefits and Return-to-Work Authorizations Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 2)
1/07 SB 2001 Increases Teacher Salaries by $2,000 Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 0)
1/07 SB 2002 Repeals the Requirement for Public School Students' Home Districts to Approve a Transfer to a New District Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
1/06 PN 499-11 Nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Nomination Confirmed - Senate (53 - 47)
1/05 PN 12-1 Nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense Nomination Confirmed - Senate (50 - 35)
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