David Smith and Russell Broadbent have voted the same way 3% of the time

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David Smith

Australian Labor Party Representative for Bean since May 2019

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Russell Broadbent

Independent Representative for Monash since November 2023

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Since May 2019 David Smith and Russell Broadbent have voted in the same division 766 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 740 times. They have only voted the same 26 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 740 times. They have only voted the same 26 times.

  1. edited 8 days ago
    Representatives

    Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Murdoch media

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

  2. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Environment - Let another vote take place

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

  3. edited 3rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  4. edited 19 days ago
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 and another - Second Reading - Unrealised capital gains

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

  5. edited 23rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Australian Football League - Let another motion be moved

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 44% attendance

  6. Representatives

    Business — Rearrangement

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  7. edited 21st Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  8. edited 7th Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East: Occupied Palestinian Territories - Let another vote take place

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  9. edited 29th Feb 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  10. edited 20th Apr 2024
    Representatives

    Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Workplace delegates

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  11. edited 22nd May 2024
    Representatives

    Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Poverty reduction

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 52% attendance

  12. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Increase speaking time for first Opposition speaker

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  13. edited 23rd Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Put the question

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  14. edited 4th Feb 2024
    Representatives

    Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Close loopholes

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  15. edited 26th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Israel - Condemns war crimes in Gaza

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  16. edited 1st Sep 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  17. edited 24th Mar 2023
    Representatives

    Motions - Climate Change - Don't let a vote happen

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  18. edited 11th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Extending protection

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 56% attendance

  19. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 64% attendance

  20. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Statements of belief

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  21. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  22. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Impact on Tasmania

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  23. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve's Law) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - No destruction of zygote or embryo

    David Smith voted No in this free vote

    Russell Broadbent voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  24. edited 29th Nov 2019
    Representatives

    Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2019 - Consideration in Detail - Anouncement process

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  25. edited 31st Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Customs Amendment (Growing Australian Export Opportunities Across the Asia-Pacific) Bill 2019 - Consideration in Detail - ISDS clauses

    David Smith voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  26. edited 1st Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019 and another - Second Reading - Agree with the bills' main idea

    David Smith voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance