David Smith and Ian Macdonald have voted the same way 17% of the time

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David Smith

Australian Labor Party Representative for Bean since May 2019

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Ian Macdonald

Former Liberal Party Senator for Queensland July 1990 – July 2019

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Between May 2018 and April 2019 David Smith and Ian Macdonald have voted in the same division 194 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 161 times. They have only voted the same 33 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 161 times. They have only voted the same 33 times.

  1. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management and Cashless Welfare) Bill 2019 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  2. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Transparency Charter - Introduce a Charter

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  3. edited 21st Aug 2020
    Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Parliamentary business

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  4. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Let a vote happen

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  5. edited 4th Oct 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation Measures No. 1) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Retail funds

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  6. edited 14th Mar 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Protecting Your Superannuation Package) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Oppose the items

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  7. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  8. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Third Reading - Speeding things along

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  9. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  10. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Review operation of amendments

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  11. edited 19th May 2023
    Senate

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Let Senator Di Natale make a statement

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  12. edited 21st Dec 2018
    Senate

    Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Promoting Sustainable Welfare) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  13. edited 30th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas Mining - Condemn lifting WA fracking moratorium

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  14. edited 30th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Veterans - Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB)

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  15. edited 10th Jan 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Menindee Lakes; Order for the Production of Documents - Suspend Senator Di Natale

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  16. edited 11th Oct 2019
    Senate

    Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 and others - Second Reading - Relax import restrictions

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  17. edited 29th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Motions - International Development Assistance - Increase aid budget

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  18. edited 9th Jun 2023
    Senate

    Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Bill 2018 and another - in Committee - Publicly available information

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  19. edited 26th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Aged Care (Single Quality Framework) Reform Bill 2018 - in Committee - Staffing levels

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  20. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Waste - Consult with Native Title Holders

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  21. edited 3rd May 2019
    Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Social Security (Administration) (Trial of Cashless Welfare Arrangements) Determination 2018 and another - Disallow

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  22. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Newstart - Increase rate

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  23. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Behaviour - Code of Conduct

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  24. edited 16th Jun 2023
    Senate

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - National Broadcasters Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Transparency) Bill 2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Fair and ...

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  25. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Disclosure

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  26. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Restoring Territory Rights (Assisted Suicide Legislation) Bill 2015 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    David Smith voted Yes in this free vote

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  27. edited 5th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Anning, Senator Fraser; Censure - Let vote happen

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  28. edited 23rd Jun 2023
    Senate

    Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (Student Loan Sustainability) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Raise repayment point

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  29. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2018 and another - Third Reading - Pass the bills

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  30. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Increasing oversight

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  31. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017 and another - First Reading - Speed things along

    David Smith voted Yes

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  32. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Goods and Services Tax - Northern Territory productivity

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  33. edited 17th May 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Plan) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Raise minimum wage, Newstart and Youth Allowance

    David Smith voted No

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance