Chris Bowen and Elizabeth Watson-Brown have voted the same way 73% of the time

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Chris Bowen

Australian Labor Party Representative for McMahon since August 2010

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Elizabeth Watson-Brown

Australian Greens Representative for Ryan since May 2022

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Since May 2022 Chris Bowen and Elizabeth Watson-Brown have voted in the same division 290 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 211 times. They have only voted differently 79 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

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Divisions in which they voted differently

In divisions they have voted the same 211 times. They have only voted differently 79 times.

  1. edited 6 days ago
    Representatives

    Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Murdoch media

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

  2. Representatives

    Committees — Nuclear Energy Select Committee; Appointment

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

  3. Representatives

    Committees — Nuclear Energy Select Committee; Appointment

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  4. edited 26 days ago
    Representatives

    Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Maximum student contribution amounts for places and HELP indexation

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

  5. edited 22nd Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank Reforms) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Agree to the bill

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  6. edited 22nd Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank Reforms) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  7. edited 15th Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Decarbonisation

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  8. edited 1st Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Speed things along

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  9. edited 1st Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Speed things along

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

  10. edited 7th Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  11. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Recognise State of Palestine

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  12. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 and two others - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  13. edited 20th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - Criticism of Government

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 52% attendance

  14. edited 4th Aug 2024
    Representatives

    Governor-General Amendment (Salary) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  15. edited 20th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - National Disability Insurance Scheme - Suspend the usual procedural rules

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  16. Representatives

    Statements — Personal Explanation

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  17. Representatives

    Statements — Personal Explanation

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  18. 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

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  19. edited 8th Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Increasing asset cost threshold; extending to...

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  20. edited 17 days ago
    Representatives

    Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - Improved grants reporting

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

  21. edited 5 days ago
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Medium business entities and writeoff threshold

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  22. edited 23rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  23. Representatives

    Bills — Agriculture (Biosecurity Protection) Levies and Charges Collection Bill 2024; Report from Federation Chamber

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  24. Representatives

    Bills — Agriculture (Biosecurity Protection) Charges Bill 2024; Report from Federation Chamber

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  25. Representatives

    Bills — Agriculture (Biosecurity Protection) Levies Bill 2024; Report from Federation Chamber

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  26. Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  27. Representatives

    Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  28. Representatives

    Business — Rearrangement

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  29. Representatives

    Business — Rearrangement

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  30. Representatives

    Bills — Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Legislation Amendment (Safety and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 35% attendance

  31. Representatives

    Bills — Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Bill 2023; Second Reading

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  32. edited 21st Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Accountability and Fairness) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Statutory review

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  33. edited 14th Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Help to Buy Bill 2023, Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Directions are to be disallowable

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  34. edited 7th Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Help to Buy Bill 2023 and Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bills

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  35. edited 5th Apr 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Tax Cuts) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Mr Bates' amendment

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  36. edited 22nd May 2024
    Representatives

    Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Poverty reduction

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 52% attendance

  37. edited 31st May 2024
    Representatives

    Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  38. edited 31st May 2024
    Representatives

    Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  39. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Time for debate

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  40. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  41. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Increase to $30,000

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  42. edited 23rd Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Bill 2023

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  43. edited 22nd Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Other amendments

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  44. edited 8th Dec 2023
    Representatives

    Identity Verification Services Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

  45. edited 26th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Israel - Condemns war crimes in Gaza

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  46. edited 26th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Climate Change: Threat and Risk Assessment - Let a vote happen

    Chris Bowen voted No

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  47. edited 12th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Dissent from Ruling - Speed things along

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  48. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 and another - Second Reading - Agree with the bills' main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  49. edited 22nd Sep 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Broadcasting Services Amendment (Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements) Bill 2023

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 38% attendance

  50. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  51. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Independent selection process

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  52. edited 7th Apr 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - No compulsory income management

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

  53. edited 1st Sep 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  54. edited 7th Apr 2023
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  55. edited 24th Mar 2023
    Representatives

    Financial Accountability Regime Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Penalities and indemnity

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  56. edited 14th Apr 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Don't change day's order for MP of Berowra's bill

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  57. edited 17th Mar 2023
    Representatives

    National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Board appointment

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  58. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Composition of membership

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  59. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Regional Australia and critical infrastructure

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 60% attendance

  60. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Housing crisis

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  61. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Regulations and Determinations - Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment (Annual Members' Meetings Notices) Regulations 2022 - Disallowance

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  62. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Regulations and Determinations - Instrument of Designation of the Republic of Nauru as a Regional Processing Country

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  63. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Let a vote take place

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 83% attendance

  64. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Don't let everyone speak

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  65. edited 16th Dec 2022
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

  66. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Conduct of review and tabling of review report

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  67. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Translator and support services

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  68. edited 17th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  69. edited 17th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  70. edited 11th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Equal-access approach

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  71. edited 27th Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022 - Consideration of Senate Message - Disagree

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  72. edited 30th Sep 2022
    Representatives

    Motions - Taxation - Don't let a vote happen

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 44% attendance

  73. edited 17th Sep 2022
    Representatives

    Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Small and regional facilities

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  74. edited 19th Sep 2022
    Representatives

    Business - Standing orders - Don't let a vote happen

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  75. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  76. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  77. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 87% attendance

  78. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  79. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Chris Bowen voted Yes

    Elizabeth Watson-Brown voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance