Alan Ferguson and Mark Bishop have voted the same way 37% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and June 2011 Alan Ferguson and Mark Bishop have voted in the same division 697 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 438 times. They have only voted the same 259 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

Policies are groups of votes related to an issue. We only show policies where we have enough information on both people.

Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 438 times. They have only voted the same 259 times.

1. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — In Committee

   Alan Ferguson voted No

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

2. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011; In Committee

   Alan Ferguson voted No

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

3. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Tarkine Wilderness

   Alan Ferguson voted No

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

4. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Motions — Budget

   Alan Ferguson voted No

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 54% attendance

5. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

   Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

   Alan Ferguson voted No

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 71% attendance

6. 23rd Mar 2011, 10:36 AM Senate

   Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 — Third Reading

   Alan Ferguson voted Yes

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

7. 10th Feb 2011, 12:27 PM Senate

   Milk Prices

   Alan Ferguson voted No

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 63% attendance

8. 10th Feb 2011, 12:23 PM Senate

   Bank Switching Options

   Alan Ferguson voted Yes

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

9. 10th Feb 2011, 12:18 PM Senate

   Bank Switching Options

   Alan Ferguson voted Yes

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

10. 10th Feb 2011, 11:15 AM Senate

    Social Security Amendment (Income Support for Regional Students) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

11. 26th Nov 2010, 3:00 PM Senate

    Extradition (United Arab Emirates) Regulations 2010 — Motion for Disallowance

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

12. 24th Nov 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

    Global Carbon Budget

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

13. 23rd Nov 2010, 3:55 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

14. edited 24th Feb 2023

    17th Nov 2010, 5:09 PM Senate

    Motions - Non Biodegradable Plastic Bags - Ban

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

15. edited 1st Oct 2016

    16th Nov 2010, 3:56 PM Senate

    Motions - Language Rights of Tibetans - Support and recognise

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

16. 15th Nov 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    United Nations Parliamentary Assembly

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

17. 29th Sep 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

    Asylum Seekers

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

18. edited 24th Feb 2023

    29th Sep 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Motions - Radioactive Waste - Muckaty Station

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

19. 24th Jun 2010, 4:02 PM Senate

    Adoption of a ‘Robin Hood’ Tax

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

20. 23rd Jun 2010, 10:55 AM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

21. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:30 PM Senate

    Motions - Water Supply for Adelaide

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

22. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:23 PM Senate

    Dalai Lama and Tibet

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

23. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:16 PM Senate

    Visit of the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

24. edited 24th Aug 2024

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

    Motions - Mandatory Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards - Introduce

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

25. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

    Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

26. 21st Jun 2010, 9:24 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform and Reinstatement of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

27. 21st Jun 2010, 5:27 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

28. 17th Jun 2010, 9:43 AM Senate

    Impact of Gaza Blockade

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

29. 15th Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

30. edited 28th Jan 2017

    18th Mar 2010, 9:56 AM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Non-Proliferation - Note

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

31. 18th Mar 2010, 9:52 AM Senate

    Truth in Political Advertising Unit

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

32. 17th Mar 2010, 3:53 PM Senate

    Captain Peter Bethune

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

33. 11th Mar 2010, 10:02 AM Senate

    Banking

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

34. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

35. 10th Mar 2010, 4:48 PM Senate

    International Labour Organisation Conventions

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

36. 10th Mar 2010, 4:41 PM Senate

    Whaling

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

37. 10th Mar 2010, 4:36 PM Senate

    West Papua

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

38. 10th Mar 2010, 4:32 PM Senate

    Sea Shepherd; Conservation Society Ships — Order

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

39. 10th Mar 2010, 4:25 PM Senate

    Tibet

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

40. 10th Mar 2010, 4:17 PM Senate

    Burma

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

41. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    Home Builders Warranty Insurance

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

42. edited 28th Apr 2016

    25th Feb 2010, 4:05 PM Senate

    Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

43. 25th Feb 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

    Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

44. 25th Feb 2010, 9:41 AM Senate

    National Industrial Manslaughter Laws

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

45. 24th Feb 2010, 4:11 PM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

46. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

    Mr Liu Xiaobo

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

47. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Feb 2010, 12:30 PM Senate

    Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 [No. 2] and Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge - Fringe Benefits)...

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

48. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

    Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

49. 4th Feb 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

50. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

    International Students

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

51. 4th Feb 2010, 10:14 AM Senate

    Mr Viktor Kaisiepo

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

52. 2nd Feb 2010, 12:56 PM Senate

    Afghanistan — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

53. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 9:53 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free permits for coal fired electricity generators

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

54. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 8:05 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Limit overseas permits

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

55. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 6:27 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free allocation of permits

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

56. edited 10th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 2:49 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Reforestation aspects

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

57. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 12:23 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Insert mandatory requirement to consider

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

58. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

    Motions - Legislative Power of the Territories - Against federal interference

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 75% attendance

59. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:32 AM Senate

    Motions - Civil Partnerships - ACT bill

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

60. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:27 AM Senate

    Motions - National Year of Action on Marriage Equality

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

61. edited 7th Apr 2016

    25th Nov 2009, 4:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Overseas Tax Havens - Deplorable

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

62. 25th Nov 2009, 4:37 PM Senate

    Commonwealth Dialysis Resources

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

63. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

64. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:42 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Alan Ferguson voted Yes

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

65. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:14 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

66. 24th Nov 2009, 3:46 PM Senate

    Rwanda

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

67. 23rd Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    National Disaster Response Plan

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

68. 29th Oct 2009, 10:08 AM Senate

    Uganda: Homosexuality

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

69. 28th Oct 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

    Sri Lanka

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

70. 28th Oct 2009, 4:10 PM Senate

    Tasmanian Logging Contractors

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

71. edited 10th Jun 2017

    28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy Target Scheme - Reintroduce Renewable Energy Electricity legislation

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

72. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

    Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

73. 26th Oct 2009, 1:04 PM Senate

    Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

74. 17th Sep 2009, 1:22 PM Senate

    Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

75. 17th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Committees — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee: Joint; Reference

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

76. edited 18th May 2018

    16th Sep 2009, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Illegal Entry Vessels - Review + report back to Senate

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

77. 16th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Bank Executive Salaries

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

78. 16th Sep 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Environment: East Gippsland

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

79. 14th Sep 2009, 8:32 PM Senate

    Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009; Acis Administration Amendment Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

80. edited 17th Oct 2014

    14th Sep 2009, 6:19 PM Senate

    Native Title Amendment Bill 2009 - In Committee - Proof of continuity

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

81. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

82. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

83. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 1:51 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Carbon sink tax deductions

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 78% attendance

84. edited 21st Jan 2018

    8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

85. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

86. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

    Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

87. 20th Aug 2009, 9:51 AM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

88. 19th Aug 2009, 7:11 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

89. edited 7th Oct 2014

    17th Aug 2009, 9:52 PM Senate

    Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities, and Other Measures) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Compliance and monitoring

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

90. 17th Aug 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

91. 17th Aug 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Self-Determinationi for the Uygur People

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

92. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Aug 2009, 11:49 AM Senate

    Freedom of Information (Removal of Conclusive Certificates and Other Measures) Bill 2008 [2009] — In Committee — Remove deeming provisions exempting agencies

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

93. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Aug 2009, 11:06 AM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 and related acts - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

94. edited 25th Feb 2016

    13th Aug 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Motions - Establish an Anti-Corruption Commission

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

95. 25th Jun 2009, 6:41 PM Senate

    Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2009-2010 — Second Reading

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

96. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted Yes

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

97. 25th Jun 2009, 9:48 AM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

98. 24th Jun 2009, 10:51 AM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

99. 16th Jun 2009, 5:19 PM Senate

    Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Alan Ferguson voted No

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

100. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

     Nation Building Program (National Land Transport) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

101. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

     Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

102. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

     Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

103. edited 21st Jan 2018

     17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

     Motions - Child Care - Not-for-profit government-supported childcare

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

104. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

105. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

     Swift Parrot

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

106. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

107. 11th Mar 2009, 5:08 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

108. 11th Mar 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

109. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change — Order

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

110. edited 20th Oct 2014

     5th Feb 2009, 11:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Immigration Detention - Labor's 'New Directions'

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

111. 4th Dec 2008, 10:14 AM Senate

     Duck Hunting

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

112. 3rd Dec 2008, 4:18 PM Senate

     Environment

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

113. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Nov 2008, 5:51 PM Senate

     Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Emergency Response Consolidation) Bill 2008 - In Committee - Exempts from discrimin...

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

114. edited 8th Oct 2017

     27th Nov 2008, 12:24 PM Senate

     Water Amendment Bill 2008 - In Committee - When licences shouldn't be granted

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

115. 26th Nov 2008, 7:00 PM Senate

     Guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding Appropriation Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

116. 26th Nov 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

117. 25th Nov 2008, 4:00 PM Senate

     International Aid

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

118. 25th Nov 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

     Grocerychoice

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

119. 24th Nov 2008, 9:46 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Economic Security Strategy) Bill 2008; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Economi...

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

120. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Nov 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

     Motions — Uranium Exports — Take into account public opinion and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

121. 13th Oct 2008, 4:03 PM Senate

     Canberra Airport

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

122. 25th Sep 2008, 9:50 AM Senate

     South Africa: Sand Mining

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

123. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Sep 2008, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Voluntary Student Unionism - Agree to motion

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

124. 24th Sep 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

     World Day Against the Death Penalty

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

125. 24th Sep 2008, 3:52 PM Senate

     Executive Salaries

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

126. 24th Sep 2008, 11:12 AM Senate

     First Home Saver Accounts (Further Provisions) Amendment Bill 2008; First Home Saver Account Providers Supervisory Levy Imposition Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

127. 23rd Sep 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     International Day of Peace

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

128. 22nd Sep 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

129. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

     International Day of Peace

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

130. 17th Sep 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Food Colourings

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

131. 16th Sep 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

132. 3rd Sep 2008, 4:06 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

133. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

     Russia

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

134. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:47 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

135. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

     Gt Leste Biotech

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

136. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

     Middle East

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

137. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

138. edited 21st Jul 2016

     24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

139. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Jun 2008, 8:46 PM Senate

     Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     2 rebellions 84% attendance

140. edited 7th Oct 2014

     17th Jun 2008, 12:41 PM Senate

     Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading — Read a second time

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 84% attendance

141. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

     Radioactive Waste Facilities

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

142. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

     Palestine

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

143. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

144. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

145. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

     China — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

146. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

     Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

147. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

148. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

149. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

     Gaza

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

150. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

     Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

151. edited 30th Jun 2016

     14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

152. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

153. edited 19th Dec 2014

     20th Sep 2007, 7:53 PM Senate

     Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2007 — In Committee — Require judicial warrants

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

154. 19th Sep 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Treatment of Prisoners

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

155. edited 11th Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

156. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM Senate

     Motions - National Close the Gap Day - Health equality within 25 years

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

157. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

158. edited 30th Jun 2016

     13th Sep 2007, 12:39 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

159. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2007, 9:43 AM Senate

     Motions - New South Wales Electricity Industry - Abandon plan to privatise

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

160. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

     Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

161. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

     Australian Heritage Buildings

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

162. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

     Iraq

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

163. 11th Sep 2007, 4:34 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

164. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

165. 10th Sep 2007, 3:52 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

166. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:50 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep clauses 4 to 7 unchanged

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

167. 16th Aug 2007, 3:11 PM Senate

     Water Bill 2007; Water (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

168. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 12:25 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

169. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:49 AM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Leave schedules unchanged

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

170. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

171. 15th Aug 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

     Financial Support for Students

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

172. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Forests of High Conservation Value

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

173. 14th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Russia

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

174. edited 28th Jul 2016

     14th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Alcohol Abuse - Australian-wide approach

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

175. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Nuclear Nonproliferation - Block moves to exempt India from NSG rules

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

176. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 6:12 PM Senate

     Principal Executive Office Classification Structure and Terms and Conditions - Motion for Disallowance - Don't increase MP pay

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

177. 8th Aug 2007, 10:28 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

178. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

     Crimes Legislation Amendment (National Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006 [2007] — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

179. 20th Jun 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Pulp Mill

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

180. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

     Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

181. 18th Jun 2007, 3:51 PM Senate

     In-Vitro Fertilisation

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

182. edited 7th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2007, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to Russia

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

183. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

     Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 — Second Reading

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

184. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

185. 14th Jun 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

186. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Jun 2007, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

187. 10th May 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     National Capital Plan Amendments — Motion for Disallowance

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

188. 9th May 2007, 4:12 PM Senate

     Old-Growth Forests

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

189. 29th Mar 2007, 10:04 AM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

190. 29th Mar 2007, 9:41 AM Senate

     Human Rights: United States of America

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

191. 28th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

192. 28th Mar 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

193. 28th Mar 2007, 3:43 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

194. 28th Mar 2007, 9:44 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

195. 26th Mar 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

196. 26th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

197. 23rd Mar 2007, 1:11 PM Senate

     Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Bill 2007 — Second Reading

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

198. 21st Mar 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

199. 21st Mar 2007, 10:40 AM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

200. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Feb 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Introduce effective policies

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

201. edited 10th Dec 2016

     26th Feb 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Anvil Hill Coal Mine - Don't approve

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

202. edited 10th Dec 2016

     8th Feb 2007, 10:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reduce coal exports

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

203. 7th Feb 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

204. 7th Dec 2006, 10:12 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

205. 7th Dec 2006, 9:39 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

206. 7th Dec 2006, 8:37 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

207. 7th Dec 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

208. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Dec 2006, 10:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Wetlands and Floodplains - Murray Darling

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

209. 6th Dec 2006, 4:28 PM Senate

     Beijing Olympics

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

210. 6th Dec 2006, 4:23 PM Senate

     Euthanasia

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

211. 5th Dec 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     World Heritage Convention

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

212. edited 7th Oct 2014

     5th Dec 2006, 12:40 PM Senate

     Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

213. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

214. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

215. edited 23rd Jun 2016

     30th Nov 2006, 10:06 PM Senate

     Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Cap on licence fees

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

216. 30th Nov 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

217. edited 25th Feb 2016

     30th Nov 2006, 10:08 AM Senate

     Motions - Political Donations - Developers

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

218. 30th Nov 2006, 10:04 AM Senate

     Wheat Exports

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

219. 30th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

     Environment

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

220. edited 14th Apr 2016

     29th Nov 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Logging in Tasmania’s Weld River Valley - Halt logging

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

221. 28th Nov 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

     Greenhouse Gas Emissions

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

222. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Nov 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

223. 28th Nov 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     Nuclear Energy

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

224. 9th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

     West Papua

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

225. 9th Nov 2006, 9:52 AM Senate

     Gwydir Wetlands

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

226. 9th Nov 2006, 9:41 AM Senate

     Vietnam

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

227. 8th Nov 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

     International Jewish Solidarity Network

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

228. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 5:33 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - National Stem Cell Bank

     Alan Ferguson voted No in this free vote

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

229. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Public health benefit

     Alan Ferguson voted No in this free vote

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

230. edited 14th Apr 2016

     7th Nov 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

     Motions - Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Report on emissions from logging and clearances

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

231. 11th Oct 2006, 4:15 PM Senate

     King Island Council

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

232. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Sep 2006, 6:51 PM Senate

     Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - In Committee - Limiting the percentage of the market controlled by major oil companies

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 74% attendance

233. 12th Sep 2006, 3:50 PM Senate

     Detention of Palestinian Parliamentarians

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

234. 12th Sep 2006, 3:43 PM Senate

     Oil Depletion Protocol

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

235. 7th Sep 2006, 10:20 AM Senate

     Woodstock-Abydos Reserves

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

236. 6th Sep 2006, 4:31 PM Senate

     Ching Cheong

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

237. 6th Sep 2006, 4:24 PM Senate

     Conflict in Israel and Lebanon

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

238. edited 14th Apr 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:19 PM Senate

     Motions - Papua New Guinea: Logging and Human Rights - Take immediate action

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

239. edited 7th Oct 2014

     6th Sep 2006, 4:14 PM Senate

     Motions — Tasmanian Forestry Industry — Campaigns against Tasmanian forestry industry + Illegal timber imports

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

240. 6th Sep 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Forestry Industry

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

241. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

242. 6th Sep 2006, 12:09 PM Senate

     Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

243. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2006, 3:57 PM Senate

     Motions - Burrup Peninsula Rock Art - Protect rock art

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

244. 15th Aug 2006, 6:28 PM Senate

     Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

245. 10th Aug 2006, 9:55 AM Senate

     Middle East

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

246. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

     Fuel Prices

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

247. 10th Aug 2006, 9:45 AM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

248. 9th Aug 2006, 6:23 PM Senate

     Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

249. 14th Jun 2006, 11:32 AM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Tax Reduction and Improved Depreciation Arrangements) Bill 2006 — Third Reading

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

250. 10th May 2006, 10:14 AM Senate

     Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

251. 29th Mar 2006, 11:05 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

252. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

253. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

254. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Mar 2006, 3:58 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to India

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

255. edited 14th Apr 2016

     28th Mar 2006, 3:52 PM Senate

     Motions - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Protect habitat

     Alan Ferguson voted No

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

256. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 4:49 PM Senate

     Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Alan Ferguson voted No in this free vote

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 96% attendance

257. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 4:25 PM Senate

     Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes in this free vote

     Mark Bishop voted Yes in this free vote

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 97% attendance

258. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

     Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes in this free vote

     Mark Bishop voted Yes in this free vote

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

259. edited 10th Dec 2016

     8th Feb 2006, 12:08 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — In Committee - Protest

     Alan Ferguson voted Yes

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance