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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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  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 24, 2026 National HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (50 - 45)
Feb. 19, 2026 NH HB 1792 Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164)
Feb. 19, 2026 WV HB 4712 Increases Penalties for Impaired Driving Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
Feb. 18, 2026 KS SB 413 Prohibits Attorneys From Suggesting Dollar Amounts for Noneconomic Damages Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2026 WA HB 2320 Prohibits the Manufacture and Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
Feb. 12, 2026 National HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (52 - 47)
Feb. 12, 2026 VA HB 1482 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Facial Coverings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 12, 2026 VA HB 1492 Increases the Penalty for Impersonating a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 12, 2026 National HR 2189 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Bill Passed - House (233 - 185)
Feb. 12, 2026 National HR 2189 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Bill Passed - House (233 - 185)
Feb. 10, 2026 VA SB 115 Limits Recognition of Out-of-State Concealed Handgun Permits Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 352 Prohibits Law Enforcement From Wearing Face Coverings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 5, 2026 AL HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 5, 2026 AL HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 217 Prohibits the Sale of Assault-Style Firearms and Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices Bill Passed - House (58 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 21 Establishes Standards of Responsible Conduct for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 229 Prohibits Firearms in Mental Healthcare Facilities Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2026 ID H 557 Prohibits Local Governments in Idaho From Enacting Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 626 Limits Exemptions from Firearm Bans on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2026 MI HB 5198 Requires Individuals to Disclose Any Foreign Donations Before Participating in Election Administration Bill Passed - House (99 - 4)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 871 Requires Firearms to be Locked Away in Homes With Minors or Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 110 Prohibits the Storage of Firearms in Unattended Vehicles Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 40 Prohibits the Sale and Possession of Plastic or Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 93 Expands Regulations on the Possession and Transferal of Firearms by Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 4, 2026 NY S 496 Requires Employers to Inform Their Employees of Certain Parties with Whom They May Share Otherwise Protected Information Bill Passed - Senate (62 - 0)
Feb. 4, 2026 PA HB 144 Establishes Standard Alternatives to Incarceration for Minors Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses Bill Passed - House (153 - 45)
Feb. 4, 2026 KY HB 4 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Adults who Groom Minors Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Feb. 3, 2026 VA SB 351 Restricts Civil Arrests in Courthouses Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Jan. 29, 2026 WV SB 4 Requires Bystanders to Remain at Least 30 Feet Away From First Responders Following a Verbal Warning Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
Jan. 28, 2026 WA SB 5855 Prohibits Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement From Wearing Face Coverings Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
Jan. 27, 2026 CA SB 747 Authorizes Individuals to File Lawsuits Against Any Federal, State, or Local Official Who Violates Their Constitutional Rights Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
Jan. 27, 2026 AL HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - House (73 - 6)
Jan. 27, 2026 AL HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - House (73 - 6)
Jan. 27, 2026 CA SB 747 Authorizes Individuals to File Lawsuits Against Any Federal, State, or Local Official Who Violates Their Constitutional Rights Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
Jan. 26, 2026 SD HB 1015 Establishes a Pilot Program for Pretrial Release Bill Failed - House (33 - 34)
Jan. 22, 2026 National HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes Bill Passed - House (220 - 207)
Jan. 21, 2026 SC S 287 Establishes Regulations on the Sale of Nicotine Vapes Bill Passed - House (66 - 33)
Jan. 16, 2026 VA HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
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. 15, 2026 FL HB 133 Authorizes Individuals 18 Years and Older to Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (74 - 37)
Jan. 15, 2026 FL HB 6003 Repeals Certain Restrictions on Lawsuits for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (88 - 17)
Jan. 14, 2026 VA HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
Jan. 13, 2026 GA SB 204 Prohibits Local Regulation on Gun Storage for Legal Gun Owners Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 21)
Jan. 13, 2026 GA SB 204 Prohibits Local Regulation on Gun Storage for Legal Gun Owners Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 21)
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 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - House (397 - 28)
Jan. 7, 2026 NH SB 15 Authorizes a Sentence of Hard Labor for Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder or Serious Sexual Assaults on Children "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 159)
Jan. 6, 2026 National PN 373 Nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy Nomination Confirmed - Senate (52 - 48)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/24 HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (50 - 45)
2/19 HB 1792 Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164)
2/19 HB 4712 Increases Penalties for Impaired Driving Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
2/18 SB 413 Prohibits Attorneys From Suggesting Dollar Amounts for Noneconomic Damages Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
2/16 SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/16 SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/16 HB 2320 Prohibits the Manufacture and Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
2/12 HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (52 - 47)
2/12 HB 1482 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Facial Coverings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/12 HB 1492 Increases the Penalty for Impersonating a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/12 HR 2189 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Bill Passed - House (233 - 185)
2/12 HR 2189 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Bill Passed - House (233 - 185)
2/10 SB 115 Limits Recognition of Out-of-State Concealed Handgun Permits Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 352 Prohibits Law Enforcement From Wearing Face Coverings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/05 HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/05 HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/05 HB 217 Prohibits the Sale of Assault-Style Firearms and Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices Bill Passed - House (58 - 34)
2/05 HB 21 Establishes Standards of Responsible Conduct for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/05 HB 229 Prohibits Firearms in Mental Healthcare Facilities Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
2/05 H 557 Prohibits Local Governments in Idaho From Enacting Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
2/05 HB 626 Limits Exemptions from Firearm Bans on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/05 HB 5198 Requires Individuals to Disclose Any Foreign Donations Before Participating in Election Administration Bill Passed - House (99 - 4)
2/05 HB 871 Requires Firearms to be Locked Away in Homes With Minors or Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
2/05 HB 110 Prohibits the Storage of Firearms in Unattended Vehicles Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/05 HB 40 Prohibits the Sale and Possession of Plastic or Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
2/05 HB 93 Expands Regulations on the Possession and Transferal of Firearms by Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/04 S 496 Requires Employers to Inform Their Employees of Certain Parties with Whom They May Share Otherwise Protected Information Bill Passed - Senate (62 - 0)
2/04 HB 144 Establishes Standard Alternatives to Incarceration for Minors Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses Bill Passed - House (153 - 45)
2/04 HB 4 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Adults who Groom Minors Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
2/03 SB 351 Restricts Civil Arrests in Courthouses Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
1/29 SB 4 Requires Bystanders to Remain at Least 30 Feet Away From First Responders Following a Verbal Warning Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
1/28 SB 5855 Prohibits Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement From Wearing Face Coverings Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
1/27 SB 747 Authorizes Individuals to File Lawsuits Against Any Federal, State, or Local Official Who Violates Their Constitutional Rights Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
1/27 HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - House (73 - 6)
1/27 HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - House (73 - 6)
1/27 SB 747 Authorizes Individuals to File Lawsuits Against Any Federal, State, or Local Official Who Violates Their Constitutional Rights Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
1/26 HB 1015 Establishes a Pilot Program for Pretrial Release Bill Failed - House (33 - 34)
1/22 HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes Bill Passed - House (220 - 207)
1/21 S 287 Establishes Regulations on the Sale of Nicotine Vapes Bill Passed - House (66 - 33)
1/16 HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
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)
1/15 HB 133 Authorizes Individuals 18 Years and Older to Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (74 - 37)
1/15 HB 6003 Repeals Certain Restrictions on Lawsuits for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (88 - 17)
1/14 HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
1/13 SB 204 Prohibits Local Regulation on Gun Storage for Legal Gun Owners Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 21)
1/13 SB 204 Prohibits Local Regulation on Gun Storage for Legal Gun Owners Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 21)
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 HR 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Bill Passed - House (397 - 28)
1/07 SB 15 Authorizes a Sentence of Hard Labor for Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder or Serious Sexual Assaults on Children "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 159)
1/06 PN 373 Nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy Nomination Confirmed - Senate (52 - 48)
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