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Sen. Art Haywood

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Total votes
5,973
all sessions
Attendance
96%
130 missed
Among the lowest in the chamber
With party
96%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
2,062
bills & resolutions
Higher than 92% of chamber peers
Committees
6
assignments
5,973 roll-call votes

Voting record

Yea
4,714
voted in favor
Nay
976
voted against
Absent
130
missed votes
Total cast
5,973
across all sessions
Crossed party
179
votes against own party
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SB 2
A Joint Resolution proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in declaration of rights, providing for prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of race and ethnicity; in legislation, further providing for action on concurrent orders and resolutions; and, in the executive, providing for disaster emergency declaration and management.
Nay
Passed
28–20
Jan 26, 2021
SB 2
A Joint Resolution proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in declaration of rights, providing for prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of race and ethnicity; in legislation, further providing for action on concurrent orders and resolutions; and, in the executive, providing for disaster emergency declaration and management. Against party
Yea
Passed
30–18
Jan 26, 2021
SB 81
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in depositions and witnesses, further providing for expert testimony in certain criminal proceedings.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SB 8
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SB 84
An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in district attorney, assistants and detectives, further providing for filling of vacancies.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SB 78
An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for definitions, for award of custody, for factors to consider when awarding custody, for consideration of criminal conviction, for guardian ad litem for child, for counsel for child and for award of counsel fees, costs and expenses; and, in Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, providing for child abuse and domestic abuse education and training program for judges and court personnel.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SB 85
An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, in district attorney, assistants and detectives, further providing for filling of vacancies.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SB 87
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children; in child protective services, providing for task force on child pornography; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentencing for offenses involving sexual abuse of children.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SB 86
An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 25, 2021
SR 4
A Resolution adopting the Rules of the Senate for the 205th and 206th Regular Session.
Nay
Passed
28–20
Jan 5, 2021
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