Simon Birmingham and Steve Fielding have voted the same way 55% of the time

Between May 2007 and June 2011 Simon Birmingham and Steve Fielding have voted in the same division 546 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 303 times. They have only voted differently 243 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 differently

In divisions they have voted the same 303 times. They have only voted differently 243 times.

1. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Business — Matters of Public Importance; Consideration of Legislation

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed

   No rebellions 82% attendance

2. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Committees — Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Reference

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed

   No rebellions 84% attendance

3. 22nd Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — Aged Care Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed

   No rebellions 84% attendance

4. 22nd Jun 2011 Senate

   Business — Consideration of Legislation

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed

   No rebellions 89% attendance

5. 22nd Jun 2011 Senate

   Regulations and Determinations — National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment Regulations 2011 (No. 2), National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment Regulations 2011 (No. 3); ...

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed

   No rebellions 92% attendance

6. edited 7th Oct 2014

   21st Jun 2011 Senate

   Governance of Australian Government Superannuation Schemes Bill 2011 - In Committee - Quorum requirement

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 92% attendance

7. 21st Jun 2011 Senate

   Business — Consideration of Legislation

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 84% attendance

8. 20th Jun 2011 Senate

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

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 83% attendance

9. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2011 Senate

   Governance of Australian Government Superannuation Schemes Bill 2011 - In Committee - ACTU nomination of board members

   Simon Birmingham voted Yes

   Steve Fielding voted No

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 84% attendance

10. 20th Jun 2011 Senate

    Bills — Governance of Australian Government Superannuation Schemes Bill 2011, Comsuper Bill 2011, Superannuation Legislation (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

11. 20th Jun 2011 Senate

    Bills — Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 5) Bill 2010; in Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

12. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

13. 12th May 2011 Senate

    Bills — Sex and Age Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; in Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

14. 12th May 2011 Senate

    Bills — Sex and Age Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; in Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed

    No rebellions 87% attendance

15. 11th May 2011 Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Enrolment and Prisoner Voting) Bill 2010; Third Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

16. 11th May 2011 Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Provisional Voting) Bill 2011; Third Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

17. 24th Mar 2011, 9:31 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — Third Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

18. 24th Mar 2011, 9:27 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

19. 24th Mar 2011, 9:03 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

20. 24th Mar 2011, 8:49 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

21. 24th Mar 2011, 8:35 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

22. 24th Mar 2011, 8:31 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

23. 24th Mar 2011, 8:11 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

24. 24th Mar 2011, 7:56 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

25. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Mar 2011, 7:46 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010 and related bill — In Committee - Supply on wholesale basis only

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

26. 24th Mar 2011, 5:56 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

27. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Mar 2011, 4:53 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010 and related bill — In Committee - Report progress

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

28. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Mar 2011, 3:54 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010 and related bill — Second Reading — Read a second time

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

29. 24th Mar 2011, 3:45 PM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

30. 24th Mar 2011, 1:54 PM Senate

    Australian Learning and Teaching Council

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

31. 24th Mar 2011, 1:32 PM Senate

    Taxation

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

32. 24th Mar 2011, 1:02 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

33. 24th Mar 2011, 12:02 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

34. 24th Mar 2011, 10:43 AM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

35. 24th Mar 2011, 10:14 AM Senate

    National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

36. 23rd Mar 2011, 12:38 PM Senate

    National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Bill 2010 [2011]; National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2010 [2011]; National ...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

37. 22nd Mar 2011, 5:52 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011; Income Tax Rates Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011 — Third Re...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

38. 21st Mar 2011, 7:47 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011; Income Tax Rates Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011 — Second R...

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

39. 3rd Mar 2011, 12:42 PM Senate

    National Health and Hospitals Network Bill 2010 — Third Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

40. 3rd Mar 2011, 12:30 PM Senate

    National Health and Hospitals Network Bill 2010 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

41. 3rd Mar 2011, 12:21 PM Senate

    National Health and Hospitals Network Bill 2010 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

42. 2nd Mar 2011, 5:44 PM Senate

    Health Insurance (Eligible Collection Centres) Approval Principles 2010 — Motion for Disallowance

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

43. 28th Feb 2011, 5:03 PM Senate

    Gillard Government — Censure Motion

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

44. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 12:39 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — Third Reading - Read a third time

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

45. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 12:31 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — Third Reading — Suspend standing orders

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

46. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 12:19 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — Third Reading - Suspend standing orders

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

47. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 12:10 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee — Productivity Commission inquiry into the NBN

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

48. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 12:03 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee - Suspend standing orders

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

49. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2010, 12:00 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee - Put the question

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

50. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2010, 9:22 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee - Competition and Consumer Act and ACCC to apply

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

51. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2010, 9:06 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee — Transparency

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

52. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2010, 7:51 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee — Keep items and divisions unchanged

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

53. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2010, 7:47 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — In Committee - Spectrum and pay TV

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

54. 24th Nov 2010, 6:53 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

55. 24th Nov 2010, 6:47 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

56. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Nov 2010, 11:05 AM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2010 — Second Reading - Read a second time

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

57. 22nd Nov 2010, 9:27 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 4) Bill 2010 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

58. 22nd Nov 2010, 7:42 PM Senate

    National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

59. 18th Nov 2010, 1:28 PM Senate

    Broadband — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

60. 17th Nov 2010, 9:52 AM Senate

    Australian National Preventive Health Agency Bill 2010 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

61. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

62. edited 5th Nov 2016

    25th Oct 2010, 4:51 PM Senate

    Tobacco Advertising

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

63. 23rd Jun 2010, 12:36 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 Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed

    No rebellions 87% attendance

64. 23rd Jun 2010, 12:00 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

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

65. 23rd Jun 2010, 11:53 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 Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

66. 22nd Jun 2010, 1:05 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

67. edited 11th Aug 2016

    12th May 2010, 4:09 PM Senate

    Motions - High Speed Rail Network - Feasibility study

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

68. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Mar 2010, 6:59 PM Senate

    Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 — In Committee - Sending private information offshore

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 41% attendance

69. 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

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

70. 10th Mar 2010, 4:41 PM Senate

    Whaling

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

71. 10th Mar 2010, 4:32 PM Senate

    Sea Shepherd; Conservation Society Ships — Order

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

72. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Mar 2010, 11:58 AM Senate

    Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2009 — Second Reading — Suspend standing orders

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

73. 25th Feb 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

74. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

    International Students

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

75. 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

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 86% attendance

76. 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

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

77. 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

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 92% attendance

78. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 11:01 AM Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    7 rebellions 83% attendance

79. 17th Nov 2009, 6:44 PM Senate

    Proclamation Dated 14 May 2009 [Coral Sea Conservation Zone] — Motion for Disallowance

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

80. 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

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

81. 29th Oct 2009, 12:08 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

82. 27th Oct 2009, 5:43 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

83. 27th Oct 2009, 1:06 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

84. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

85. edited 18th May 2018

    16th Sep 2009, 4:01 PM Senate

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

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

86. 16th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Bank Executive Salaries

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

87. 16th Sep 2009, 10:19 AM Senate

    Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Test Review and Other Measures) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

88. edited 14th Oct 2017

    16th Sep 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

    Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Test Review and Other Measures) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Amendments

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

89. 14th Sep 2009, 9:09 PM Senate

    Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009; Acis Administration Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

90. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

91. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

    Mr Guy Campos

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

92. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

    Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

93. 19th Aug 2009, 4:00 PM Senate

    Japanese Comfort Women

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

94. 13th Aug 2009, 9:36 AM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Not passed

    No rebellions 89% attendance

95. 12th Aug 2009, 5:28 PM Senate

    Committees — Privileges Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

96. 12th Aug 2009, 5:10 PM Senate

    Committees — Privileges Committee; Reference

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

97. 11th Aug 2009, 4:31 PM Senate

    Committees — Privileges Committee; Resolution of Appointment

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

98. 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

    Steve Fielding voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

99. 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

    Steve Fielding voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

100. 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

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

101. 24th Jun 2009, 10:51 AM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

102. 16th Jun 2009, 5:55 PM Senate

     Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — Third Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

103. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     16th Jun 2009, 4:17 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

104. edited 9th Jun 2016

     14th May 2009, 10:34 AM Senate

     Motions - Remuneration Tribunal Determination - Electorate allowance

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

105. 13th May 2009, 6:22 PM Senate

     Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

106. 19th Mar 2009, 11:57 PM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

107. 19th Mar 2009, 10:02 PM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

108. 19th Mar 2009, 5:16 PM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — Consideration of House of Representatives Message

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed

     No rebellions 76% attendance

109. 19th Mar 2009, 12:09 PM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

110. 19th Mar 2009, 11:19 AM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

111. 19th Mar 2009, 10:26 AM Senate

     Traveston Crossing Dam

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

112. 18th Mar 2009, 6:54 PM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

113. edited 21st Jan 2018

     17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

114. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

115. 11th Mar 2009, 3:51 PM Senate

     Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

116. 11th Mar 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

117. 12th Feb 2009, 4:14 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed

     No rebellions 93% attendance

118. 12th Feb 2009, 1:31 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

119. 12th Feb 2009, 12:29 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

120. 12th Feb 2009, 12:19 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009 [No. 2]; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009 [No. 2]; Household Stimulus Package Bill...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

121. 11th Feb 2009, 6:40 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

122. 11th Feb 2009, 9:44 AM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

123. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change — Order

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

124. 4th Feb 2009, 10:48 AM Senate

     Social Security Legislation Amendment (Employment Services Reform) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

125. 3rd Feb 2009, 6:12 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Political Contributions and Gifts) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

126. 3rd Feb 2009, 5:50 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Political Contributions and Gifts) Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

127. 4th Dec 2008, 11:14 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

128. 4th Dec 2008, 9:50 PM Senate

     Social Security Legislation Amendment (Employment Services Reform) Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed

     No rebellions 87% attendance

129. 4th Dec 2008, 4:03 PM Senate

     Nation-Building Funds Bill 2008; Nation-Building Funds (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008; Coag Reform Fund Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

130. edited 7th Oct 2014

     4th Dec 2008, 10:04 AM Senate

     Motions - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - Delay introduction

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

131. 3rd Dec 2008, 4:13 PM Senate

     The Government's Economic Strategy

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

132. 1st Dec 2008, 10:19 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

133. 1st Dec 2008, 8:51 PM Senate

     Environmental and Natural Resource Management Guidelines — Motion for Disallowance

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

134. 1st Dec 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Council of Australian Governments

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed

     No rebellions 92% attendance

135. edited 8th Oct 2017

     27th Nov 2008, 12:24 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

136. 26th Nov 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

137. 25th Nov 2008, 7:55 PM Senate

     Water Amendment Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

138. 25th Nov 2008, 4:00 PM Senate

     International Aid

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

139. 25th Nov 2008, 3:47 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Extension of Time

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

140. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Nov 2008, 11:38 AM Senate

     National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008 and related bill — Second Reading — Read a second time

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed

     No rebellions 89% attendance

141. 16th Oct 2008, 1:57 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill (No. 2) 2008 — Third Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

142. 16th Oct 2008, 1:48 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill (No. 2) 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

143. 15th Oct 2008, 3:45 PM Senate

     Termination Payouts for Executives

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

144. 15th Oct 2008, 3:42 PM Senate

     Seventh Anniversary of the Sievx Incident

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

145. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Oct 2008, 3:38 PM Senate

     Motions - Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition (FGFP) - Consider incorporating FGFP's statement of claims

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

146. 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

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

147. 14th Oct 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Executive Salaries

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

148. 25th Sep 2008, 5:41 PM Senate

     Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

149. 25th Sep 2008, 1:18 PM Senate

     Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

150. 25th Sep 2008, 12:52 PM Senate

     Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

151. 25th Sep 2008, 12:48 PM Senate

     Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

152. 25th Sep 2008, 10:17 AM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

153. 25th Sep 2008, 9:50 AM Senate

     South Africa: Sand Mining

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

154. 24th Sep 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

     World Day Against the Death Penalty

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

155. 23rd Sep 2008, 7:50 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs)...

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

156. 23rd Sep 2008, 6:22 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs)...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

157. 23rd Sep 2008, 1:45 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs)...

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

158. 22nd Sep 2008, 9:10 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs)...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

159. 17th Sep 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Food Colourings

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

160. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:21 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

161. 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

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

162. 26th Jun 2008, 4:41 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

163. 26th Jun 2008, 4:24 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

164. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

     Gt Leste Biotech

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

165. 25th Jun 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

166. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

     Middle East

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

167. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

168. edited 21st Jul 2016

     24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

169. 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

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     2 rebellions 84% attendance

170. 19th Jun 2008, 11:21 AM Senate

     Health Insurance (Dental Services) Amendment and Repeal Determination 2008 — Motion for Disallowance

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

171. 19th Jun 2008, 9:48 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

172. edited 7th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2008, 11:52 AM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill 2008 - Referral to Committees

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

173. 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

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 84% attendance

174. 15th May 2008, 9:46 AM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

175. 14th May 2008, 5:25 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Grant Scheme Guidelines No. 1 — Motion for Disallowance

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

176. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

177. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

178. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

     China — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

179. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

180. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

181. 14th Feb 2008, 1:18 PM Senate

     Committees — Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

182. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

     Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

183. 14th Feb 2008, 10:06 AM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

184. 20th Sep 2007, 10:07 AM Senate

     Sexual Slavery and Japan

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

185. 20th Sep 2007, 9:55 AM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

186. 19th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Cluster Munitions

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

187. 19th Sep 2007, 3:47 PM Senate

     Sexual Slavery

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

188. 19th Sep 2007, 10:05 AM Senate

     Quarantine Amendment (Commission of Inquiry) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

189. edited 11th Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

190. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

191. 18th Sep 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Nuclear Safeguards Agreement with Russia

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

192. 18th Sep 2007, 1:04 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

193. 17th Sep 2007, 9:25 PM Senate

     Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007 — Second Reading; in Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

194. edited 30th Jun 2016

     17th Sep 2007, 7:49 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Nuclear sites

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

195. 17th Sep 2007, 6:29 PM Senate

     Committees — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

196. 17th Sep 2007, 1:07 PM Senate

     Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007 — Second Reading

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

197. edited 30th Jun 2016

     13th Sep 2007, 12:33 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Local government & nuclear sites

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

198. 13th Sep 2007, 11:51 AM Senate

     Committees — Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

199. 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

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

200. 11th Sep 2007, 4:24 PM Senate

     Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

201. 11th Sep 2007, 4:20 PM Senate

     Obesity

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

202. 10th Sep 2007, 5:10 PM Senate

     Matters of Urgency — United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

203. edited 10th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 4:53 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Racial Discrimination Act

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

204. 16th Aug 2007, 10:26 AM Senate

     Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

205. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

206. 16th Aug 2007, 10:18 AM Senate

     National Library of Australia

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

207. 16th Aug 2007, 10:13 AM Senate

     Sievx

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

208. 15th Aug 2007, 4:03 PM Senate

     Northern Australia

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

209. 15th Aug 2007, 3:46 PM Senate

     St Vincent De Paul Society

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

210. edited 10th Oct 2014

     15th Aug 2007, 10:41 AM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - In Committee - 'Just terms' compensation

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

211. edited 10th Oct 2014

     15th Aug 2007, 10:13 AM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - In Committee - Annual review

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

212. edited 10th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 5:53 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Second Reading - Labor amendment to second reading motion

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

213. edited 28th Jul 2016

     14th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Alcohol Abuse - Australian-wide approach

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

214. edited 21st Jan 2018

     13th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Motions - Yangtze River Dolphin - Implement management plans

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

215. 9th Aug 2007, 1:01 PM Senate

     Committees — Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

216. 9th Aug 2007, 10:42 AM Senate

     Income of University Students

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

217. 9th Aug 2007, 10:38 AM Senate

     Local Government

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

218. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

219. 9th Aug 2007, 10:26 AM Senate

     Senator Heffernan

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

220. 9th Aug 2007, 10:08 AM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

221. 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

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

222. 21st Jun 2007, 9:29 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2006-200...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

223. 21st Jun 2007, 9:25 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2006-200...

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

224. 21st Jun 2007, 11:00 AM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

225. 21st Jun 2007, 9:49 AM Senate

     Millennium Development Goals

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

226. 21st Jun 2007, 9:44 AM Senate

     Ms Malalai Joya

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

227. 21st Jun 2007, 9:39 AM Senate

     Liberal Party

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

228. 20th Jun 2007, 5:57 PM Senate

     Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee; Reference

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

229. 20th Jun 2007, 12:42 PM Senate

     National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

230. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

231. 19th Jun 2007, 9:29 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

232. 19th Jun 2007, 9:20 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

233. 19th Jun 2007, 8:57 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

234. 19th Jun 2007, 8:45 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

235. 19th Jun 2007, 6:18 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

236. 19th Jun 2007, 3:51 PM Senate

     Defence

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

237. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Jun 2007, 1:19 PM Senate

     Higher Education Legislation Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Restriction on number of full fee paying places

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Steve Fielding voted No

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

238. 14th Jun 2007, 12:21 PM Senate

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

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

239. 14th Jun 2007, 10:49 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 85% attendance

240. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

241. 13th Jun 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Telstra

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

242. 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

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 69% attendance

243. 9th May 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

     Student Income Support

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Steve Fielding voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance