Bob Katter and Dave Sharma have voted the same way 58% of the time

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Bob Katter

Katter's Australian Party Representative for Kennedy since September 2011

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Dave Sharma

Liberal Party Senator for NSW since November 2023

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Between May 2019 and May 2022 Bob Katter and Dave Sharma have voted in the same division 203 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 118 times. They have only voted differently 85 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

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In divisions they have voted the same 118 times. They have only voted differently 85 times.

  1. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with amended bill

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal Party

    Passed by a small majority

    5 rebellions 82% attendance

  2. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Students

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal Party

    Passed by a small majority

    5 rebellions 82% attendance

  3. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Students

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No, rebelling against the Liberal Party

    Not passed by a small majority

    5 rebellions 81% attendance

  4. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  5. edited 13th May 2022
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Annual Disclosure Equality) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Local expenses

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 40% attendance

  6. edited 4th Mar 2022
    Representatives

    Telstra Corporation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Against privatisation

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

  7. edited 26th Nov 2021
    Representatives

    Corporations Amendment (Improving Outcomes for Litigation Funding Participants) Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    1 rebellion 85% attendance

  8. edited 26th Nov 2021
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  9. edited 24th Dec 2021
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with bill as amended

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  10. edited 24th Dec 2021
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Registration requirements and financial disclosure

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  11. edited 26th Nov 2021
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  12. edited 24th Dec 2021
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Public confidence

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  13. edited 30th Dec 2021
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Postpone vote

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  14. edited 30th Jul 2021
    Representatives

    Covid-19 Disaster Payment (Funding Arrangements) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Quarantine and vaccine program

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  15. edited 1st Oct 2021
    Representatives

    Resolutions of the Senate - Jobkeeper Payment - Immediately consider Senate Message

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

  16. edited 15th Oct 2021
    Representatives

    Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2020-2021 - Report from Federation Chamber - Don't omit text

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  17. edited 3rd Jun 2021
    Representatives

    Motions - Department of Defence - Don't let a vote happen

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  18. edited 15th Oct 2021
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 3) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Keep text unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

  19. edited 26th Mar 2021
    Representatives

    Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Don't add exclusion

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  20. edited 26th Mar 2021
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Don't let a vote happen

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  21. edited 26th Mar 2021
    Representatives

    Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 - Consideration of Senate Message - Pass bill with amendments

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  22. edited 26th Mar 2021
    Representatives

    Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 - Consideration of Senate Message - Wage theft provisions

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  23. edited 15th Jul 2022
    Representatives

    National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  24. edited 15th Jul 2022
    Representatives

    National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 - Third Reading - Speed things along

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  25. edited 15th Jul 2022
    Representatives

    National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Leave second reading motion unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  26. edited 5th Mar 2021
    Representatives

    Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  27. edited 15th Jul 2022
    Representatives

    Agriculture Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Administration) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Keep second reading motion unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  28. edited 7th May 2021
    Representatives

    Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep motion unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  29. edited 14th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Crown Resorts - Don't let a vote happen

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  30. edited 14th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Crown Resorts - Stop Mr Wilkie from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  31. edited 14th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Crown Resorts - Stop Mr Bandt from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  32. edited 7th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry - Speed things along

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  33. edited 7th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry - Stop Mr Jones from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  34. edited 7th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry - Stop Mr Chalmers from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  35. edited 12th Feb 2021
    Representatives

    Export Control Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep words unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  36. edited 22nd Jan 2021
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Withdrawal from Amalgamations) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep second reading motion unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 37% attendance

  37. edited 22nd Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Foreign Investment Reform (Protecting Australia's National Security) Bill 2020 and another - Consideration in Detail - Transparency

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 34% attendance

  38. edited 21st Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Foreign Investment Reform (Protecting Australia's National Security) Bill 2020 and another - Second Reading - Foreign acquisition

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  39. edited 18th Dec 2020
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  40. edited 18th Dec 2020
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

  41. edited 18th Dec 2020
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep wording unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  42. edited 4th Dec 2020
    Representatives

    Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  43. edited 4th Dec 2020
    Representatives

    Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Family Court

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  44. edited 27th Nov 2020
    Representatives

    Economic Recovery Package (Jobmaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020 - Consideration of Senate Message - Reject amendments

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  45. edited 11th Sep 2020
    Representatives

    Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Jabiru) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep second reading motion unchanged

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

  46. edited 14th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Stop MP Burke from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  47. edited 14th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Stop MP Albanese from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  48. edited 24th Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Resolutions of the Senate - Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Industry - Delay consideration of Senate message

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  49. edited 24th Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Resolutions of the Senate - Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Industry - Speed things along

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  50. edited 24th Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Resolutions of the Senate - Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Industry - Stopping Bandt MP from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  51. edited 26th Jun 2020
    Representatives

    Motions - Automotive Industry - Do not suspend the usual procedural orders

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  52. edited 26th Jun 2020
    Representatives

    Motions - Automotive Industry - Stop Clark MP from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  53. edited 26th Jun 2020
    Representatives

    Motions - Automotive Industry - Stop Kennedy MP from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  54. edited 14th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Don't let a vote happen

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  55. edited 14th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Speed things along

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  56. edited 14th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Stop Watson MP from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  57. edited 14th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Stop Grayndler MP from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  58. edited 3rd Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 3) Bill 2019 - Consideration of Senate Message - Disagree with Senate amendments

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  59. edited 13th Mar 2020
    Representatives

    Farm Household Support Amendment (Relief Measures) Bill (No. 1) 2020 - Second Reading - Criticism

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  60. edited 21st Feb 2020
    Representatives

    National Integrity Commission Bill 2018 (No. 2) - Consideration of Senate Message - Defer consideration

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  61. edited 21st Feb 2020
    Representatives

    National Integrity Commission Bill 2018 (No. 2) - Consideration of Senate Message - Speed things along

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  62. edited 20th Dec 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Morrison Government - Abandon anti-worker legislation

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  63. edited 20th Dec 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Morrison Government - Put the question

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  64. edited 20th Dec 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Morrison Government - Stop MP Burke from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  65. edited 20th Dec 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Morrison Government - Stop MP Albanese from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  66. edited 24th Jan 2020
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity No. 2) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Resume debate later

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  67. edited 31st Jan 2020
    Representatives

    Farm Household Support Amendment (Relief Measures) Bill (No. 2) 2019 - Second Reading - Criticise Government approach

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

  68. edited 20th Dec 2019
    Representatives

    Private Members' Business - Federal Independent Commission Against Corruption - For bi-partisan support

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  69. edited 31st Jan 2020
    Representatives

    Private Members' Business - Federal Independent Commission Against Corruption - Put the motion

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  70. edited 10th Jan 2020
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Recovering Unpaid Superannuation) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Disagree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  71. edited 29th Nov 2019
    Representatives

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

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  72. edited 8th Nov 2019
    Representatives

    Currency (Restrictions on the Use of Cash) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Stagnating economy

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  73. edited 31st Jul 2020
    Representatives

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

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  74. edited 18th Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Economy - Stop MP Albanese from speaking

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  75. edited 31st Jul 2020
    Representatives

    ANL Legislation Repeal Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Support Australian shipping

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  76. edited 18th Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Medical and Midwife Indemnity Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Indemnity insurance

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  77. edited 27th Sep 2019
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Putting Members' Interests First) Bill 2019 - Consideration of Senate Message - Labor amendments

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  78. edited 7th Aug 2020
    Representatives

    Motions - Member for Chisholm - Let a vote happen

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  79. edited 20th Sep 2019
    Representatives

    Migration Amendment (Streamlining Visa Processing) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Stop privatisation

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  80. edited 27th Sep 2019
    Representatives

    National Integrity Commission Bill 2018 (No. 2) - First Reading - Consider second reading tomorrow

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  81. edited 27th Sep 2019
    Representatives

    National Integrity Commission Bill 2018 (No. 2) - First Reading - Speed things along

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  82. edited 3rd Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  83. edited 3rd Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Don't agree with bill

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

  84. edited 15th Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Bob Katter voted No

    Dave Sharma voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  85. edited 15th Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Reject the bill

    Bob Katter voted Yes

    Dave Sharma voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance