James Paterson and David Smith have voted the same way 47% of the time

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James Paterson

Liberal Party Senator for Victoria since March 2016

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David Smith

Australian Labor Party Representative for Bean since May 2019

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Between May 2018 and April 2019 James Paterson and David Smith have voted in the same division 239 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 127 times. They have only voted the same 112 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 127 times. They have only voted the same 112 times.

  1. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management and Cashless Welfare) Bill 2019 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  2. edited 18th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Support for Infrastructure Financing) Bill 2019 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  3. edited 26th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Support for Infrastructure Financing) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  4. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Governor-General Amendment (Salary) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - No allowances where serious misconduct

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  5. edited 26th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Governor-General Amendment (Salary) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Serious misconduct

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  6. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Transparency Charter - Suspend Sen Anning for the day

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  7. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Transparency Charter - Introduce a Charter

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  8. edited 21st Aug 2020
    Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Parliamentary business

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  9. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Let a vote happen

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  10. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Mining - Donations + Adani

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  11. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Seismic Testing - Order for the Production of Documents

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  12. edited 4th Oct 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation Measures No. 1) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Retail funds

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  13. edited 14th Mar 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Protecting Your Superannuation Package) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Oppose the items

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  14. edited 28th Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Queensland Nickel - Suspend usual rules

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  15. edited 14th Mar 2019
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

  16. edited 5th May 2023
    Senate

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Two bills

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  17. edited 28th Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Indigenous Affairs - Reallocate $48.7 million

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  18. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Murray-Darling Basin Plan - Order for the Production of Documents

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  19. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Prevention of Violence Against Women - Pepper spray

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  20. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Murray-Darling Basin Plan - Order for the Production of Documents

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  21. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Gambling - Introduced restrictions

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  22. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Illicit Drugs - Pill testing

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  23. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Water - Fund Bradfield Scheme

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  24. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Al-Araibi, Mr Hakeem - Refer to Committee

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  25. edited 14th Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Restrict

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  26. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Child Support - Set up a Royal Commission

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  27. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Family Law - Male suicides

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  28. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - National Security - Trump-style travel ban

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  29. edited 14th Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Restrict

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  30. edited 22nd Feb 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Great Australian Bight - End oil and gas drilling

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  31. edited 23rd Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Banking and Financial Services - Reduce conflicts of interest

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  32. edited 23rd Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Underground Coal Gasification - Ban

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  33. edited 26th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2017 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  34. edited 9th Jun 2023
    Senate

    Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Sunsetting

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  35. edited 9th Jun 2023
    Senate

    Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  36. edited 11th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse - Governors-General Pension Scheme

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  37. edited 11th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Direct Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  38. edited 11th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Schools - Fund public schools

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  39. edited 11th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Warragamba Dam Wall - Do not raise

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  40. edited 11th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Fuel - Remove fuel excise

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  41. edited 1st Feb 2019
    Senate

    Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Commencement

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 62% attendance

  42. edited 1st Feb 2019
    Senate

    Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Commencement

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  43. edited 11th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Donations, climate policy and Adani

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  44. edited 8th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Taxation - Increase Newstart

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  45. edited 8th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Infrastructure - Construct the Bradfield Scheme

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  46. edited 6th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Anti-Discrimination Laws - Protect students and staff at independent schools

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  47. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Superannuation - Gender gap + low income earners

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  48. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Right to Privacy - Protect

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  49. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - How it's implemented

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  50. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Aged Care - Royal Commission and people with disability

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  51. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Lobbying to Political Parties - Change definition of "lobbyist"

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  52. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Lobbying to Political Parties - Change definition of "lobbyist"

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  53. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Ministerial Conduct - Tighten

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  54. edited 21st Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Newstart - Increase

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  55. edited 12th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Asic's Capabilities) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Keep schedule 1 unchanged

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  56. edited 19th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Documents - Future Submarine Project; Order for the Production of Documents - Sitting placement

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  57. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - International Day of Democracy - Corruption and donations

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  58. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Dairy Industry - Introduce protections

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  59. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - National Security - Ban facial coverings

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  60. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Greyhound Racing - Withdraw public funding

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  61. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Racial Discrimination Act 1975 - Appointment of new Commissioner

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  62. edited 19th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Airports Amendment Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Consultation

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  63. edited 19th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Accelerated Depreciation for Small Business Entities) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Encourage energy-efficiency

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  64. edited 2nd Nov 2018
    Senate

    Documents - National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Site Selection Process - Order for the Production of Documents

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  65. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - National Independent Commission Against Corruption - Create

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  66. edited 26th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Aged Care (Single Quality Framework) Reform Bill 2018 - in Committee - Staffing levels

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  67. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - English Language - Make official language and encourage use

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  68. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Waste - Consult with Native Title Holders

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  69. edited 8th Feb 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Future Submarine Project - Order for the Production of Documents

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  70. edited 4th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - International Overdose Awareness Day - New policies needed

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  71. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Newstart - Increase rate

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  72. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Behaviour - Code of Conduct

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  73. edited 16th Jun 2023
    Senate

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - National Broadcasters Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Transparency) Bill 2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Fair and ...

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  74. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Migration - New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 63% attendance

  75. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Disclosure

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  76. edited 7th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  77. edited 3rd May 2019
    Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Product Emissions Standards (Excise) Charges Regulations 2018, Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Regulations 2018 - Disallow

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  78. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Glyphosate - Conduct a formal review

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  79. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Digital Encryption - Warrant and privacy

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  80. edited 5th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Confucius Institute - Foreign influence

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 72% attendance

  81. edited 5th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Defence Facilities - Chemical Contamination

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  82. edited 5th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Anning, Senator Fraser; Censure - Let vote happen

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  83. edited 5th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Multiculturalism - Stop promoting

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  84. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Paris Agreement - Withdraw

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  85. edited 5th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Dairy Industry - Raise price of milk to help farmers

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  86. edited 23rd Jun 2023
    Senate

    Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (Student Loan Sustainability) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Raise repayment point

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  87. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2018 and another - Third Reading - Pass the bills

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  88. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Increasing oversight

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  89. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Freedom of speech

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  90. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Support the new offence of sabotage

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  91. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Sunset provision

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  92. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry - Funding and farmers

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  93. edited 23rd Jun 2023
    Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - New timetable

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  94. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 and another - Second Reading - Agree with bills' main idea

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  95. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 and another - Second Reading - Oversight

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  96. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 and another - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  97. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 and another - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  98. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - President of the United States of America - Do not invite

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  99. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017 and another - First Reading - Speed things along

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  100. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017 and another - First Reading - Consider bills together

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

  101. edited 27th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Committees - Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee - Refer foreign interference bills

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 74% attendance

  102. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Goods and Services Tax - Distribution

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  103. edited 27th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Water Amendment Bill 2018 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  104. Senate

    Bills — Water Amendment Bill 2018; in Committee

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  105. edited 9th May 2019
    Senate

    Water Amendment Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  106. edited 23rd Jun 2023
    Senate

    Water Amendment Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Basin Plan Amendment Instrument 2017 (No. 1)

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  107. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Suspension of Standing Orders - Let Senator McKim introduce his motion

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  108. edited 20th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Great Australian Bight - World Heritage Listing

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  109. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Goods and Services Tax - Northern Territory productivity

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  110. edited 17th May 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Plan) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Raise minimum wage, Newstart and Youth Allowance

    James Paterson voted No

    David Smith voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  111. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Committees - Death Penalty - Acknowledge continued opposition to death penalty

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  112. edited 23rd Jun 2018
    Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (Impersonating a Commonwealth Body) Bill 2017 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    James Paterson voted Yes

    David Smith voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance