Total votes
1,572
all sessions
Attendance
100%
1 missed
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
With party
79%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
13%
some cross-party votes
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
131
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,572 roll-call votes
Voting record
Breaks with party 20% of the time
Yea
1,217
voted in favor
Nay
348
voted against
Absent
1
missed votes
Total cast
1,572
across all sessions
Crossed party
312
votes against own party
This page
1,572
matching current filters
Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 1204
revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.
Yea
Passed
12–1
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1230
revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor.
Yea
Passed
66–4
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1170
make an appropriation for economic development in South Dakota.
Yea
Passed
56–14
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1076
modify provisions pertaining to improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter. Against party
Yea
Failed
30–40
Feb 24, 2025
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