Ted O'Brien and Mark Dreyfus have voted the same way 3% of the time

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Ted O'Brien

Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax since July 2016

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Mark Dreyfus

Australian Labor Party Representative for Isaacs since November 2007

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Since July 2016 Ted O'Brien and Mark Dreyfus have voted in the same division 1172 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 1131 times. They have only voted the same 41 times.

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 1131 times. They have only voted the same 41 times.

  1. edited 22nd Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank Reforms) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Differences of opinion with the Government on questions of policy

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

  2. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 and two others - Second Reading - Criticism of bills

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  3. edited 3rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  4. edited 23rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Climate Change - Suspend the rules to let another motion be moved

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  5. Representatives

    Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Third Reading

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  6. edited 21st Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  7. edited 29th Feb 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Live Animal Exports - Let another vote take place

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 33% attendance

  8. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Increase speaking time for first Opposition speaker

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  9. edited 1st Dec 2023
    Representatives

    Motions - Whistleblower Protection - Let a vote happen

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 65% attendance

  10. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  11. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  12. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  13. edited 7th Apr 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Against compulsory income management

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  14. edited 16th Dec 2022
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - No price freeze

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

  15. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Majority

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  16. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Exceptional circumstances definition

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 46% attendance

  17. edited 11th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Extending protection

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 56% attendance

  18. edited 3rd Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Free universal early childhood education and care

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  19. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  20. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets needed

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  21. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - On new fossil fuel projects

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 87% attendance

  22. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Public Sector Superannuation Salary Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  23. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Human Rights Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ people

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  24. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Teachers

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    3 rebellions 51% attendance

  25. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 64% attendance

  26. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Statements of belief

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  27. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  28. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Impact on Tasmania

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  29. edited 25th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Political Campaigners) Bill 2021 - Consideration of Senate Message - Consider amendments immediately

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 40% attendance

  30. edited 13th May 2022
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Annual Disclosure Equality) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Local expenses

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 40% attendance

  31. edited 13th May 2022
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Annual Disclosure Equality) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Receipt of donations

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 40% attendance

  32. edited 9th Jul 2021
    Representatives

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Do not reject bill

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

  33. edited 21st Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Foreign Investment Reform (Protecting Australia's National Security) Bill 2020 and another - Second Reading - Foreign acquisition

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  34. edited 11th Dec 2020
    Representatives

    Motions - Mcbride, Mr David William - Don't let a vote happen

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 32% attendance

  35. edited 29th Nov 2019
    Representatives

    Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2019 - Consideration in Detail - Anouncement process

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  36. edited 31st Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Customs Amendment (Growing Australian Export Opportunities Across the Asia-Pacific) Bill 2019 - Consideration in Detail - ISDS clauses

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  37. edited 18th Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Casinos - Suspend the usual rules

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  38. edited 22nd Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Committees - Crown Casino Committee - Appointment

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  39. edited 1st Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019 and another - Second Reading - Agree with the bills' main idea

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Mark Dreyfus voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  40. edited 5th Apr 2019
    Representatives

    Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  41. Representatives

    Bills — Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016; Consideration in Detail

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Mark Dreyfus voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance