Ted O'Brien and Sam Lim have voted the same way 9% of the time

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Ted O'Brien

Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax since July 2016

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Sam Lim

Australian Labor Party Representative for Tangney since May 2022

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Since May 2022 Ted O'Brien and Sam Lim have voted in the same division 297 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 270 times. They have only voted the same 27 times.

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 270 times. They have only voted the same 27 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

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

  2. edited 6th Oct 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Adjourn debate

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  3. 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

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  4. edited 7th Aug 2024
    Representatives

    Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Increase scope of bill

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 32% attendance

  5. edited 7th Aug 2024
    Representatives

    Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Community engagements and plans; developer rating scheme

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 34% attendance

  6. edited 7th Aug 2024
    Representatives

    Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Review of the operation of this Act

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 36% attendance

  7. edited 11th Aug 2024
    Representatives

    Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment (Strengthening Measures to Prevent Illegal Timber Trade) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - End native forest logging

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  8. edited 23rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

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

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  9. Representatives

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

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  10. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

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

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  11. edited 1st Dec 2023
    Representatives

    Motions - Whistleblower Protection - Let a vote happen

    Ted O'Brien voted No

    Sam Lim voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 65% attendance

  12. edited 23rd Dec 2023
    Representatives

    Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Amendment (Using New Technologies to Fight Climate Change) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with the bill

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

  13. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  14. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  15. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  16. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Appointments

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

  17. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Publication requirement + Post-completion cost data

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  18. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  19. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Proportion of grants to regional, rural and remote Australia

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  20. edited 16th Dec 2022
    Representatives

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

    Ted O'Brien voted Yes

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

  21. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 56% attendance

  22. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  23. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  24. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  25. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 87% attendance

  26. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  27. 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

    Sam Lim voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance