Michael Forshaw and Bill Heffernan have voted the same way 16% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and June 2011 Michael Forshaw and Bill Heffernan have voted in the same division 494 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 414 times. They have only voted the same 80 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

Policies are groups of votes related to an issue. We only show policies where we have enough information on both people.

Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 414 times. They have only voted the same 80 times.

1. 24th Nov 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

   Global Carbon Budget

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

2. edited 23rd Aug 2017

   18th Nov 2010, 10:21 AM Senate

   Motions - Climate Change - Benefits of fast transition to zero or low emissions

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

3. 18th Nov 2010, 10:17 AM Senate

   Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

4. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

   Home Builders Warranty Insurance

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

5. edited 7th Oct 2014

   30th Nov 2009, 9:53 PM Senate

   Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free permits for coal fired electricity generators

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 78% attendance

6. edited 7th Oct 2014

   26th Nov 2009, 10:24 PM Senate

   Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills — In Committee - Increase emission reduction target

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

7. 24th Nov 2009, 3:46 PM Senate

   Rwanda

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

8. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

   Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 — In Committee

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 88% attendance

9. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

   Mr Guy Campos

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 55% attendance

10. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Motions - Solar Flagship Program - Support program

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

11. edited 16th Dec 2016

    10th Sep 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

    Motions - Coal Exploration and Mining in the Galilee Basin - Concerns

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

12. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

13. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

    Climate Change — Order

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

14. 25th Nov 2008, 4:00 PM Senate

    International Aid

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

15. 25th Nov 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

    Grocerychoice

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

16. 14th Oct 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

    Executive Salaries

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

17. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

    International Day of Peace

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

18. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

    War

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

19. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

    5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

20. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

    Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

21. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

    Gaza

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

22. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

    Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

23. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2007, 12:25 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

24. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

    Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

25. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

    Forests of High Conservation Value

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

26. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th Aug 2007, 6:15 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

27. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Nonproliferation - Block moves to exempt India from NSG rules

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

28. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

    Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

29. 9th Aug 2007, 10:18 AM Senate

    Irish Motorway Project and the Hill of Tara

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

30. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

    Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 — Second Reading

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

31. 28th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

    Mr David Hicks

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

32. 28th Mar 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

    Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

33. 28th Mar 2007, 3:43 PM Senate

    Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

34. 26th Mar 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

    Mr David Hicks

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

35. 26th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

36. 23rd Mar 2007, 1:11 PM Senate

    Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Bill 2007 — Second Reading

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

37. edited 25th Jan 2018

    21st Mar 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

    Motions - Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill - Public inquiry

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

38. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Feb 2007, 4:04 PM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Proliferation - Block US-India deal at NSG meeting and rule out supply of uranium to India

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

39. 27th Feb 2007, 3:59 PM Senate

    Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

40. 27th Feb 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

    Mr David Hicks

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

41. 27th Feb 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

    Iran

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

42. 7th Feb 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

43. 7th Dec 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

    Iraq

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

44. 6th Dec 2006, 5:36 PM Senate

    Matters of Urgency — Iraq

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

45. 5th Dec 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

    Old Growth Forests

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

46. edited 23rd Jun 2016

    30th Nov 2006, 10:06 PM Senate

    Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Cap on licence fees

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

47. 30th Nov 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

48. edited 25th Feb 2016

    30th Nov 2006, 10:08 AM Senate

    Motions - Political Donations - Developers

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

49. 30th Nov 2006, 10:04 AM Senate

    Wheat Exports

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

50. 30th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

    Environment

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

51. 28th Nov 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

    Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

52. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Nov 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

53. 28th Nov 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

    Nuclear Energy

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

54. 17th Oct 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

55. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Oct 2006, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions — Nuclear Nonproliferation — Against Australia becoming a nuclear fuel supply centre and against sale of uranium to India

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

56. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th Sep 2006, 6:51 PM Senate

    Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - In Committee - Limiting the percentage of the market controlled by major oil companies

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 74% attendance

57. 6th Sep 2006, 4:31 PM Senate

    Ching Cheong

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

58. 6th Sep 2006, 4:24 PM Senate

    Conflict in Israel and Lebanon

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

59. edited 14th Apr 2016

    6th Sep 2006, 4:19 PM Senate

    Motions - Papua New Guinea: Logging and Human Rights - Take immediate action

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

60. edited 7th Oct 2014

    6th Sep 2006, 4:14 PM Senate

    Motions — Tasmanian Forestry Industry — Campaigns against Tasmanian forestry industry + Illegal timber imports

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

61. 6th Sep 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

    Tasmanian Forestry Industry

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

62. edited 2nd Jun 2016

    6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

63. 4th Sep 2006, 5:55 PM Senate

    Journalists in Indonesia

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

64. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2006, 3:57 PM Senate

    Motions - Burrup Peninsula Rock Art - Protect rock art

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

65. 15th Aug 2006, 6:28 PM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

66. 9th Aug 2006, 6:23 PM Senate

    Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

67. 22nd Jun 2006, 11:42 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

68. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2006, 10:42 PM Senate

    Health Legislation Amendment (Private Health Insurance) Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

69. 20th Jun 2006, 9:18 PM Senate

    Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

70. 19th Jun 2006, 9:04 PM Senate

    Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

71. 14th Jun 2006, 11:32 AM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Tax Reduction and Improved Depreciation Arrangements) Bill 2006 — Third Reading

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

72. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th May 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

    Motions - Uranium Exports - Oppose export to China

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

73. 1st Mar 2006, 4:02 PM Senate

    Proposed Expansion of the Mcarthur River Mine

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

74. 1st Mar 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

    Separation of Church and State

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

75. edited 28th Jan 2017

    1st Mar 2006, 3:46 PM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Nonproliferation - Iran

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

76. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 4:49 PM Senate

    Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Michael Forshaw voted No in this free vote

    Bill Heffernan voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

77. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 4:25 PM Senate

    Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes in this free vote

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

78. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

    Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes in this free vote

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

79. 9th Feb 2006, 9:49 AM Senate

    East Timor

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

80. 8th Feb 2006, 3:47 PM Senate

    West Papua

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance