Meryl Swanson and Ted O'Brien have voted the same way 3% of the time

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Meryl Swanson

Australian Labor Party Representative for Paterson since July 2016

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Ted O'Brien

Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax since July 2016

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Since July 2016 Meryl Swanson and Ted O'Brien have voted in the same division 1177 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 1142 times. They have only voted the same 35 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 1142 times. They have only voted the same 35 times.

  1. edited 22nd Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank Reforms) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Differences of opinion with the Government on questions of policy

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

  2. edited 6th Oct 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Adjourn debate

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  3. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Environment - Let another vote take place

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

  4. Representatives

    Statements — Personal Explanation

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  5. Representatives

    Statements — Personal Explanation

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  6. edited 7th Aug 2024
    Representatives

    Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Review of the operation of this Act

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 36% attendance

  7. edited 23rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Climate Change - Suspend the rules to let another motion be moved

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  8. Representatives

    Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Third Reading

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  9. edited 7th Mar 2024
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  10. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  11. edited 23rd Dec 2023
    Representatives

    Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Amendment (Using New Technologies to Fight Climate Change) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with the bill

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

  12. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  13. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with the bill

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  14. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  15. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Appointments

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

  16. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Publication requirement + Post-completion cost data

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  17. edited 7th Apr 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Against compulsory income management

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  18. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Proportion of grants to regional, rural and remote Australia

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  19. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Majority

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  20. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Exceptional circumstances definition

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 46% attendance

  21. edited 11th Nov 2022
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 56% attendance

  22. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  23. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets needed

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  24. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Human Rights Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ people

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  25. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  26. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Impact on Tasmania

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  27. edited 22nd Oct 2022
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 34% attendance

  28. edited 29th Nov 2019
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  29. edited 18th Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Casinos - Suspend the usual rules

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  30. edited 1st Aug 2019
    Representatives

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

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  31. edited 5th Apr 2019
    Representatives

    Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  32. edited 21st Dec 2018
    Representatives

    Social Services Legislation Amendment (Encouraging Self-Sufficiency for Newly Arrived Migrants) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Meryl Swanson voted Yes

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  33. Representatives

    Bills — Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016; Consideration in Detail

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

  34. Representatives

    Bills — Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016; Consideration in Detail

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  35. edited 23rd Sep 2016
    Representatives

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Consideration in Detail - Maintain Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding

    Meryl Swanson voted No

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance