James Paterson and Matthew Canavan have voted the same way 99% of the time

Since March 2016 James Paterson and Matthew Canavan have voted in the same division 1619 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 1610 times. They have only voted differently 9 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 1610 times. They have only voted differently 9 times.

1. edited 17th Aug 2024

   14th Aug 2024, 10:00 AM Senate

   Covid-19 Vaccination Status (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Put the question

   James Paterson voted No

   Matthew Canavan voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

   Passed by a small majority

   1 rebellion 76% attendance

2. edited 18th Aug 2023

   16th Jun 2023, 4:13 AM Senate

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

   James Paterson voted Yes

   Matthew Canavan voted No

   Passed by a modest majority

   7 rebellions 70% attendance

3. edited 23rd Nov 2021

   22nd Nov 2021, 11:14 AM Senate

   Covid-19 Vaccination Status (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

   James Paterson voted No

   Matthew Canavan voted Yes

   Not passed by a large majority

   3 rebellions 65% attendance

4. edited 13th Aug 2021

   12th Aug 2021, 10:13 AM Senate

   Motions - Covid-19 - Unity in COVID response

   James Paterson voted Yes

   Matthew Canavan voted No

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 49% attendance

5. edited 9th Jul 2021

   23rd Jun 2021, 7:29 PM Senate

   Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021 - in Committee - Environmental outcomes

   James Paterson voted No

   Matthew Canavan voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 63% attendance

6. edited 9th Jul 2021

   23rd Jun 2021, 7:22 PM Senate

   Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021 - in Committee - Nationals' amendments

   James Paterson voted No

   Matthew Canavan voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

7. edited 2nd Jul 2021

   21st Jun 2021 Senate

   Motions - Murray-Darling Basin - Support delivery of Plan

   James Paterson voted Yes

   Matthew Canavan voted No

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

8. edited 21st May 2021

   13th May 2021, 12:54 PM Senate

   Motions - Reconciliation Week - This year's theme

   James Paterson voted No

   Matthew Canavan voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

   Passed by a small majority

   1 rebellion 67% attendance

9. edited 30th Nov 2017

   29th Nov 2017, 1:30 PM Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

   James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

   Matthew Canavan voted No

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance