Michael Forshaw and Chris Ellison have voted the same way 28% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and January 2009 Michael Forshaw and Chris Ellison have voted in the same division 333 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 241 times. They have only voted the same 92 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 241 times. They have only voted the same 92 times.

1. edited 14th Apr 2016

   4th Dec 2008, 10:39 AM Senate

   Motions - Koala Habitat - Protect Bermagui habitat

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

2. 4th Dec 2008, 10:34 AM Senate

   Denison Electorate

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 70% attendance

3. 3rd Dec 2008, 4:18 PM Senate

   Environment

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 80% attendance

4. 1st Dec 2008, 10:19 PM Senate

   Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 5) Bill 2008 — In Committee

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

5. edited 7th Oct 2014

   12th Nov 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

   Motions — Uranium Exports — Take into account public opinion and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 54% attendance

6. edited 16th Jun 2016

   14th Oct 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

   Motions - Anti-Poverty Week - Base pension rate + foreign aid budget

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

7. 14th Oct 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

   Executive Salaries

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

8. 23rd Sep 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

   International Day of Peace

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

9. 22nd Sep 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

   Business — Rearrangement

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 86% attendance

10. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

    International Day of Peace

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

11. 17th Sep 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

    Food Colourings

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

12. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Aug 2008, 4:21 PM Senate

    Motions - MV Tampa: Seventh Anniversary - Inquiry into immigration detention

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

13. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Aug 2008, 4:08 PM Senate

    Motions - Gunns Pulp Mill - Provide the report on potential marine impact

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

14. edited 7th Oct 2014

    17th Jun 2008, 12:41 PM Senate

    Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading — Read a second time

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 84% attendance

15. 16th Jun 2008, 1:34 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Reduction) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

16. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

    Radioactive Waste Facilities

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

17. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

    Palestine

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

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

    War

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

20. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

    China — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

21. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

    Tarkine Wilderness

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

22. edited 25th Feb 2016

    18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

23. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

    Gaza

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

24. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

    Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

25. edited 30th Jun 2016

    14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

26. edited 22nd Jul 2017

    13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

    Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

27. edited 30th Jun 2016

    13th Sep 2007, 12:39 PM Senate

    Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

28. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

29. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

    Australian Heritage Buildings

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

30. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

    Iraq

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

31. 11th Sep 2007, 4:34 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

32. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

33. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

    Forests of High Conservation Value

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

34. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

35. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

    Crimes Legislation Amendment (National Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006 [2007] — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

36. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

    Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

37. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

38. 1st Mar 2007, 10:11 AM Senate

    National Curriculum

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

39. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Feb 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy - Introduce effective policies

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

40. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

41. 27th Feb 2007, 3:59 PM Senate

    Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

42. 27th Feb 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

    Mr David Hicks

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

43. 27th Feb 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

    Iran

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

44. edited 10th Dec 2016

    26th Feb 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

    Motions - Anvil Hill Coal Mine - Don't approve

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

45. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Dec 2006, 5:38 PM Senate

    Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill 2006 - In Committee - Definition of financing of terrorism

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

46. 7th Dec 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

    Iraq

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

47. 6th Dec 2006, 4:23 PM Senate

    Euthanasia

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

48. edited 7th Oct 2014

    5th Dec 2006, 12:40 PM Senate

    Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

49. edited 10th Oct 2014

    4th Dec 2006, 8:16 PM Senate

    Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - Second Reading - Funds to be used for public health care

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

50. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

    Oil for Food Program

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

51. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

    Oil for Food Program

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

52. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

53. 30th Nov 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

54. edited 25th Feb 2016

    30th Nov 2006, 10:08 AM Senate

    Motions - Political Donations - Developers

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

55. 30th Nov 2006, 10:04 AM Senate

    Wheat Exports

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

56. 30th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

    Environment

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

57. edited 14th Apr 2016

    29th Nov 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Logging in Tasmania’s Weld River Valley - Halt logging

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

58. 17th Oct 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

59. 11th Oct 2006, 4:15 PM Senate

    King Island Council

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

60. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

61. edited 21st Jan 2018

    13th Sep 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - Child Care - Increase wages for workers

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

62. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Sep 2006, 11:48 AM Senate

    Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time (DUPLICATE)

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 70% attendance

63. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Sep 2006, 11:48 AM Senate

    Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 70% attendance

64. 12th Sep 2006, 3:50 PM Senate

    Detention of Palestinian Parliamentarians

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

65. 12th Sep 2006, 3:43 PM Senate

    Oil Depletion Protocol

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

66. edited 2nd Jun 2016

    6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

67. 5th Sep 2006, 3:51 PM Senate

    Gunns Ltd

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

68. 4th Sep 2006, 5:55 PM Senate

    Journalists in Indonesia

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

69. 15th Aug 2006, 6:28 PM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

70. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

    Fuel Prices

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

71. 10th Aug 2006, 9:45 AM Senate

    Tarkine Wilderness

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

72. edited 23rd Aug 2016

    10th Aug 2006, 9:40 AM Senate

    Motions - Fuel Prices - Public transport & alternative fuels

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

73. 9th Aug 2006, 6:23 PM Senate

    Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

74. 22nd Jun 2006, 11:42 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

75. 21st Jun 2006, 10:40 AM Senate

    Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — Adoption of Report

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

76. 19th Jun 2006, 9:04 PM Senate

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

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

77. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Mar 2006, 1:37 PM Senate

    Telecommunications (Interception) Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee - Schedule 3 (equipment based interception)

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

78. 29th Mar 2006, 11:05 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

79. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

80. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

81. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Mar 2006, 3:58 PM Senate

    Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to India

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

82. edited 14th Apr 2016

    28th Mar 2006, 3:52 PM Senate

    Motions - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Protect habitat

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

83. 1st Mar 2006, 11:00 AM Senate

    Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

84. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Feb 2006, 3:46 PM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Non—Proliferation Treaty - Against uranium export to non-Treaty states

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

85. 28th Feb 2006, 3:41 PM Senate

    Iran: Nuclear Program

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

86. 27th Feb 2006, 1:25 PM Senate

    Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005 — In Committee

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

87. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

88. 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

    Chris Ellison voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

89. 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

    Chris Ellison voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

90. 9th Feb 2006, 9:49 AM Senate

    East Timor

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

91. edited 30th Jun 2016

    9th Feb 2006, 9:40 AM Senate

    Motions - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation - Renewable energy

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

92. 8th Feb 2006, 3:47 PM Senate

    West Papua

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance