Simon Birmingham and Michael Forshaw have voted the same way 33% of the time

Between May 2007 and June 2011 Simon Birmingham and Michael Forshaw have voted in the same division 451 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 304 times. They have only voted the same 147 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 304 times. They have only voted the same 147 times.

1. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Nuclear Energy

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

2. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2011 Senate

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

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

3. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Tarkine Wilderness

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

4. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Seabed Mining

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

5. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Sovereign Wealth Fund; Order for the Production of Documents

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

6. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

7. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Motions — Budget

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 54% attendance

8. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

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

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 71% attendance

9. edited 7th Oct 2014

   2nd Mar 2011, 12:30 PM Senate

   Telecommunications Interception and Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 — In Committee - ASIO's annual report (access to information)

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 50% attendance

10. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee — No—disadvantage test

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

11. 24th Nov 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

    Global Carbon Budget

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

12. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

13. 28th Oct 2010, 10:10 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

14. 29th Sep 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

    Asylum Seekers

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

15. edited 24th Feb 2023

    29th Sep 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Motions - Radioactive Waste - Muckaty Station

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

16. 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...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

17. 22nd Jun 2010, 1:05 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

18. 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...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

19. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Jun 2010, 12:22 PM Senate

    Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010, Paid Parental Leave (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Extend scheme to 26 weeks

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

20. 12th May 2010, 11:13 AM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 1) Bill 2010 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

21. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Mar 2010, 6:45 PM Senate

    Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 — In Committee — Additional fees for payment in person or in cash

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

22. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

23. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    Home Builders Warranty Insurance

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

24. 9th Mar 2010, 12:48 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

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

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

26. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

    Mr Liu Xiaobo

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

27. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

    Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

28. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

    International Students

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

29. 4th Feb 2010, 10:14 AM Senate

    Mr Viktor Kaisiepo

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

30. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Boobook Declaration and Biodiversity Protection

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

31. edited 8th Oct 2017

    3rd Feb 2010, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Tamil Asylum Seekers - End standoff

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

32. edited 7th Oct 2014

    2nd Feb 2010, 6:08 PM Senate

    Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Bill 2009 - Second Reading - Add an amendment

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

33. 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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

34. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Legislation - Defer question of third reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 86% attendance

35. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

36. 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

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

37. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:24 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Defer consideration

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 92% attendance

38. 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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

39. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 11:01 AM Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    7 rebellions 83% attendance

40. 18th Nov 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Oil

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

41. 17th Nov 2009, 4:34 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

42. 17th Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    Uygur Men

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

43. 29th Oct 2009, 11:08 AM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

44. edited 10th Jun 2017

    28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

45. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

46. 17th Sep 2009, 10:04 AM Senate

    Swift Parrot Habitats

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

47. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

48. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

49. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

    Mr Guy Campos

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

50. 9th Sep 2009, 4:46 PM Senate

    Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 1) — Motion for Disallowance

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

51. edited 21st Jan 2018

    8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

52. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

53. 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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

54. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

55. 25th Jun 2009, 5:05 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

56. 25th Jun 2009, 10:02 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Ltd

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

57. 24th Jun 2009, 10:51 AM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

58. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

59. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

    Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

60. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

61. edited 21st Jan 2018

    17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

62. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

63. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

    Swift Parrot

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

64. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

65. 11th Mar 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

    Fair Work Bill 2008 — Second Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

66. 10th Mar 2009, 12:45 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

67. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

    Climate Change — Order

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

68. 4th Dec 2008, 11:14 PM Senate

    Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

69. edited 14th Apr 2016

    4th Dec 2008, 10:39 AM Senate

    Motions - Koala Habitat - Protect Bermagui habitat

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

70. 4th Dec 2008, 10:34 AM Senate

    Denison Electorate

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

71. 3rd Dec 2008, 4:18 PM Senate

    Environment

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

72. 1st Dec 2008, 10:19 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 5) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

73. 1st Dec 2008, 8:51 PM Senate

    Environmental and Natural Resource Management Guidelines — Motion for Disallowance

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

74. 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...

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

75. 26th Nov 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

    Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

76. 25th Nov 2008, 4:00 PM Senate

    International Aid

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

77. 25th Nov 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

    Grocerychoice

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

78. 10th Nov 2008, 8:09 PM Senate

    Offshore Petroleum Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill 2008; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill 2008; Offshore Petroleum (Registration ...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

79. edited 28th Sep 2017

    15th Oct 2008, 10:03 AM Senate

    Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Second Reading - Remove discrimination

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

80. edited 16th Jun 2016

    14th Oct 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

    Motions - Anti-Poverty Week - Base pension rate + foreign aid budget

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

81. 14th Oct 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

    Executive Salaries

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

82. 25th Sep 2008, 9:50 AM Senate

    South Africa: Sand Mining

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

83. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Sep 2008, 9:45 AM Senate

    Motions - Voluntary Student Unionism - Agree to motion

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

84. 24th Sep 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

    World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

85. 24th Sep 2008, 3:52 PM Senate

    Executive Salaries

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

86. 23rd Sep 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

    International Day of Peace

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

87. 22nd Sep 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

88. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

    International Day of Peace

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

89. 17th Sep 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

    Food Colourings

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

90. 28th Aug 2008, 10:00 AM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

91. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Aug 2008, 4:21 PM Senate

    Motions - MV Tampa: Seventh Anniversary - Inquiry into immigration detention

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

92. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Aug 2008, 4:08 PM Senate

    Motions - Gunns Pulp Mill - Provide the report on potential marine impact

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

93. 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

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 84% attendance

94. 16th Jun 2008, 1:34 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Reduction) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

95. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

    Radioactive Waste Facilities

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

96. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

    War

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

97. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

    5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

98. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

    China — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

99. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

100. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

101. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

102. 12th Mar 2008, 10:46 AM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Allowances) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

103. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

     Gaza

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

104. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

     Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

105. edited 30th Jun 2016

     14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

106. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

107. 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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

108. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2007, 9:43 AM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

109. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

     Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

110. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

     Australian Heritage Buildings

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

111. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

     Iraq

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

112. 11th Sep 2007, 4:34 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

113. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

114. 10th Sep 2007, 4:01 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

115. 10th Sep 2007, 3:56 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

116. 10th Sep 2007, 3:52 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

117. 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

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Michael Forshaw voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

118. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 5:45 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep part 8 unchanged

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Michael Forshaw voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

119. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 1:40 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Publicly funded computers, acquisition of rights/titles/etc, business management, bail & sentencing

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Michael Forshaw voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

120. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

121. 15th Aug 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

     Financial Support for Students

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

122. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Forests of High Conservation Value

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

123. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Aug 2007, 12:22 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - In Committee - Acquisition of rights, titles and interests in land

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Michael Forshaw voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

124. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 6:15 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Michael Forshaw voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

125. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 6:10 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Second Reading - Delay passage of bill

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

126. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

127. 9th Aug 2007, 1:01 PM Senate

     Committees — Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

128. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

129. 9th Aug 2007, 10:18 AM Senate

     Irish Motorway Project and the Hill of Tara

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

130. 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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

131. 8th Aug 2007, 10:28 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Michael Forshaw voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

132. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

133. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Aug 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Desalination Plant - Renewable energy

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

134. 20th Jun 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Pulp Mill

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

135. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

136. 19th Jun 2007, 8:57 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

137. 18th Jun 2007, 3:51 PM Senate

     In-Vitro Fertilisation

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

138. edited 7th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2007, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to Russia

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

139. 14th Jun 2007, 9:13 PM Senate

     Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

140. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

141. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

142. 14th Jun 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

143. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Jun 2007, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

144. 12th Jun 2007, 6:00 PM Senate

     Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 69% attendance

145. edited 27th Sep 2017

     10th May 2007, 10:17 AM Senate

     Motions - Iraq - Information requested

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 73% attendance

146. 10th May 2007, 10:12 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

147. 9th May 2007, 4:12 PM Senate

     Old-Growth Forests

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Michael Forshaw voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance