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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
Jan. 28, 2026 DE SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Veto Override Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 30, 2025 DE HB 187 Authorizes Direct Shipping of Wine and Beer to Delaware Residents Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
June 25, 2025 DE SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
April 8, 2025 DE HB 62 Increases Protections Individuals Have From Utility Shutoffs Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
March 25, 2025 DE SB 21 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to General Corporate Laws Bill Passed - House (32 - 7)
March 13, 2025 DE SB 21 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to General Corporate Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
June 27, 2024 DE HB 299 Amends the Definition of Places of Public Accommodation to Include Libraries Under the State's Equal Accommodations Law Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
May 23, 2024 DE SB 273 Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
April 17, 2024 DE SB 233 Amends The Delaware Code Relating To The Service Worker Protection Act. Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 6)
March 26, 2024 DE HB 299 Amends the Definition of Places of Public Accommodation to Include Libraries Under the State's Equal Accommodations Law Bill Passed - House (30 - 5)
June 30, 2023 DE SB 102 Repeals a loophole in wage statutes that was being used to pay workers below the prevailing wage Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
June 30, 2023 DE SB 178 Restructures the Appeal Process When the Department Denies an Application so That the Hearing is Conducted by the Secretary of the Department Bill Passed - House (28 - 5)
June 30, 2023 DE HB 242 Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding Hospital Visitation Policy Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
June 30, 2023 DE HB 123 Require the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control To Obtain Consent of the General Assembly Before Creating New Regulations Bill Passed - House (21 - 20)
June 30, 2023 DE HB 121 Amends Charter of the City of Seaford to Authorize Entities to Vote in Municipal Elections Bill Passed - House (35 - 6)
June 28, 2023 DE HB 94 Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 27, 2023 DE HB 119 Prohibits Open Containers of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 22, 2023 DE HR 17 Requires a Pause in the Implementation of Califonia Standard Emissions Levels Bill Failed - House (17 - 22)
June 22, 2023 DE SB 184 Prohibits Discrimination Based On Non-Pending Arrests in Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
June 20, 2023 DE HB 208 Prohibits Motor Vehicle Lessors from Charging Multiple Fees for Licensing, Title, Registration, and Plate Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
June 13, 2023 DE SB 145 Expands the Limits on the Dollar Amount of Awards of Compensatory or Punitive Damages for Employment Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
May 18, 2023 DE SB 92 Amends the Delaware Public Employment Relations Act Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 4)
May 17, 2023 DE SB 102 Repeals a loophole in wage statutes that was being used to pay workers below the prevailing wage Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
June 28, 2022 DE HB 404 Amends Codes Relating to Professional Licensing Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
May 17, 2022 DE HB 205 Establishes EARNS State Retirement Program Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
April 14, 2022 DE SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
March 8, 2022 DE SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
Jan. 27, 2022 DE SB 211 Limits Use of Age-Related Questions on Job Applications Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
March 18, 2021 DE SB 15 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
Jan. 28, 2021 DE SB 32 Prohibits Hair Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
June 27, 2019 DE HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 20, 2019 DE HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 6, 2019 DE HB 130 Prohibits Plastic Bags Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 14, 2019 DE HB 130 Prohibits Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
March 19, 2019 DE SB 25 Prohibits Smoking Under the Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
Jan. 23, 2019 DE HB 2 Establishes Protections for Federal Workers During a Shutdown Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
July 1, 2018 DE HB 360 Requires Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisors of Large Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 6)
July 1, 2018 DE SB 170 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (21 - 18)
June 30, 2018 DE SB 170 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
March 29, 2018 DE HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
May 12, 2015 DE SB 75 Prohibits Stock Corporations from Establishing Fee-Shifting Bylaws Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
June 26, 2014 DE HB 13 Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7)
April 10, 2014 DE HB 265 Increases Certain Business Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
April 3, 2014 DE HB 265 Increases Certain Business Taxes Bill Passed - House (26 - 13)
Jan. 30, 2014 DE SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
Jan. 30, 2014 DE SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
June 19, 2012 DE SB 205 Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases Bill Failed - House (14 - 22)
May 10, 2012 DE SB 205 Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9)
June 23, 2011 DE HB 100 Background Checks for Contractors on School Premises Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 5)
June 23, 2010 DE HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Concurrence Vote Failed - House (22 - 15)
March 25, 2010 DE HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 30, 2009 DE HB 210 Liquor License Fee Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
June 30, 2009 DE HB 211 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 212 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Failed - House (22 - 19)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 210 Liquor License Fee Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
June 29, 2009 DE HB 211 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
April 2, 2009 DE HB 107 Manufactured Housing Rental Regulations Bill Passed - House (22 - 16)
July 1, 2008 DE HB 518 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Failed - Senate (7 - 14)
June 26, 2008 DE HB 518 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
June 18, 2008 DE SB 280 Minimum Wage Increase for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
June 11, 2008 DE SB 263 Greenhouse Gas Caps Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
April 23, 2008 DE SB 195 Election Day Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
March 11, 2008 DE SB 195 Election Day Alcohol Sales Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11)
June 29, 2007 DE SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (26 - 10)
June 28, 2007 DE HA 1 Employee Paycheck Consent Amendment Rejected - House (15 - 23)
June 26, 2007 DE HB 249 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
June 14, 2007 DE SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 15, 2006 DE HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
June 15, 2006 DE HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
June 15, 2006 DE SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
June 15, 2006 DE SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/28 SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Veto Override Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/30 HB 187 Authorizes Direct Shipping of Wine and Beer to Delaware Residents Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
6/25 SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
4/08 HB 62 Increases Protections Individuals Have From Utility Shutoffs Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
3/25 SB 21 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to General Corporate Laws Bill Passed - House (32 - 7)
3/13 SB 21 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to General Corporate Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
6/27 HB 299 Amends the Definition of Places of Public Accommodation to Include Libraries Under the State's Equal Accommodations Law Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
5/23 SB 273 Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
4/17 SB 233 Amends The Delaware Code Relating To The Service Worker Protection Act. Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 6)
3/26 HB 299 Amends the Definition of Places of Public Accommodation to Include Libraries Under the State's Equal Accommodations Law Bill Passed - House (30 - 5)
6/30 SB 102 Repeals a loophole in wage statutes that was being used to pay workers below the prevailing wage Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
6/30 SB 178 Restructures the Appeal Process When the Department Denies an Application so That the Hearing is Conducted by the Secretary of the Department Bill Passed - House (28 - 5)
6/30 HB 242 Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding Hospital Visitation Policy Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
6/30 HB 123 Require the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control To Obtain Consent of the General Assembly Before Creating New Regulations Bill Passed - House (21 - 20)
6/30 HB 121 Amends Charter of the City of Seaford to Authorize Entities to Vote in Municipal Elections Bill Passed - House (35 - 6)
6/28 HB 94 Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/27 HB 119 Prohibits Open Containers of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/22 HR 17 Requires a Pause in the Implementation of Califonia Standard Emissions Levels Bill Failed - House (17 - 22)
6/22 SB 184 Prohibits Discrimination Based On Non-Pending Arrests in Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
6/20 HB 208 Prohibits Motor Vehicle Lessors from Charging Multiple Fees for Licensing, Title, Registration, and Plate Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
6/13 SB 145 Expands the Limits on the Dollar Amount of Awards of Compensatory or Punitive Damages for Employment Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
5/18 SB 92 Amends the Delaware Public Employment Relations Act Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 4)
5/17 SB 102 Repeals a loophole in wage statutes that was being used to pay workers below the prevailing wage Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
6/28 HB 404 Amends Codes Relating to Professional Licensing Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
5/17 HB 205 Establishes EARNS State Retirement Program Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
4/14 SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
3/08 SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
1/27 SB 211 Limits Use of Age-Related Questions on Job Applications Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
3/18 SB 15 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
1/28 SB 32 Prohibits Hair Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
6/27 HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/20 HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/06 HB 130 Prohibits Plastic Bags Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/14 HB 130 Prohibits Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
3/19 SB 25 Prohibits Smoking Under the Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
1/23 HB 2 Establishes Protections for Federal Workers During a Shutdown Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
7/01 HB 360 Requires Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisors of Large Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 6)
7/01 SB 170 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (21 - 18)
6/30 SB 170 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
3/29 HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
5/12 SB 75 Prohibits Stock Corporations from Establishing Fee-Shifting Bylaws Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
6/26 HB 13 Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7)
4/10 HB 265 Increases Certain Business Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
4/03 HB 265 Increases Certain Business Taxes Bill Passed - House (26 - 13)
1/30 SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
1/30 SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
6/19 SB 205 Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases Bill Failed - House (14 - 22)
5/10 SB 205 Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9)
6/23 HB 100 Background Checks for Contractors on School Premises Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 5)
6/23 HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Concurrence Vote Failed - House (22 - 15)
3/25 HB 317 Home Solicitation Regulations Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/30 HB 210 Liquor License Fee Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
6/30 HB 211 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/29 HB 212 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Failed - House (22 - 19)
6/29 HB 210 Liquor License Fee Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
6/29 HB 211 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
4/02 HB 107 Manufactured Housing Rental Regulations Bill Passed - House (22 - 16)
7/01 HB 518 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Failed - Senate (7 - 14)
6/26 HB 518 Alcohol Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
6/18 SB 280 Minimum Wage Increase for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
6/11 SB 263 Greenhouse Gas Caps Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
4/23 SB 195 Election Day Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
3/11 SB 195 Election Day Alcohol Sales Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11)
6/29 SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (26 - 10)
6/28 HA 1 Employee Paycheck Consent Amendment Rejected - House (15 - 23)
6/26 HB 249 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
6/14 SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/15 HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
6/15 HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
6/15 SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
6/15 SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)

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