Steve Hutchins and Simon Birmingham have voted the same way 38% of the time

Between May 2007 and June 2011 Steve Hutchins and Simon Birmingham have voted in the same division 454 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 283 times. They have only voted the same 171 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 283 times. They have only voted the same 171 times.

1. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — In Committee

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

2. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Nuclear Energy

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

3. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011; In Committee

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

4. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Tarkine Wilderness

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

5. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Seabed Mining

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

6. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Sovereign Wealth Fund; Order for the Production of Documents

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

7. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

8. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Motions — Budget

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 54% attendance

9. 3rd Mar 2011, 11:16 AM Senate

   Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

   Steve Hutchins voted No

   Simon Birmingham voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 45% attendance

10. edited 7th Oct 2014

    2nd Mar 2011, 12:30 PM Senate

    Telecommunications Interception and Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 — In Committee - ASIO's annual report (access to information)

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

11. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

12. 28th Oct 2010, 10:10 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

13. 24th Jun 2010, 4:02 PM Senate

    Adoption of a ‘Robin Hood’ Tax

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

14. 23rd Jun 2010, 10:55 AM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

15. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:30 PM Senate

    Motions - Water Supply for Adelaide

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

16. 22nd Jun 2010, 1:05 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

17. 21st Jun 2010, 5:27 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

18. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Jun 2010, 12:44 PM Senate

    Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010, Paid Parental Leave (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Superannuation

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

19. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Jun 2010, 12:22 PM Senate

    Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010, Paid Parental Leave (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Extend scheme to 26 weeks

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

20. edited 11th Aug 2016

    12th May 2010, 4:09 PM Senate

    Motions - High Speed Rail Network - Feasibility study

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

21. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

22. 10th Mar 2010, 4:48 PM Senate

    International Labour Organisation Conventions

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

23. 10th Mar 2010, 4:41 PM Senate

    Whaling

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

24. 10th Mar 2010, 4:36 PM Senate

    West Papua

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

25. 10th Mar 2010, 4:32 PM Senate

    Sea Shepherd; Conservation Society Ships — Order

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

26. 10th Mar 2010, 4:25 PM Senate

    Tibet

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

27. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    Home Builders Warranty Insurance

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

28. 25th Feb 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

    Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

29. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

    Mr Liu Xiaobo

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

30. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

    Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

31. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

    International Students

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

32. 4th Feb 2010, 10:14 AM Senate

    Mr Viktor Kaisiepo

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

33. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Boobook Declaration and Biodiversity Protection

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

34. edited 8th Oct 2017

    3rd Feb 2010, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Tamil Asylum Seekers - End standoff

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

35. edited 7th Oct 2014

    2nd Feb 2010, 6:08 PM Senate

    Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Bill 2009 - Second Reading - Add an amendment

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

36. 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

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

37. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Legislation - Defer question of third reading

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 86% attendance

38. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

39. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:42 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

40. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:24 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Defer consideration

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 92% attendance

41. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:14 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

42. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 11:01 AM Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    7 rebellions 83% attendance

43. 18th Nov 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Oil

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

44. 17th Nov 2009, 4:34 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

45. 17th Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    Uygur Men

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

46. 29th Oct 2009, 11:08 AM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

47. edited 10th Jun 2017

    28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy Target Scheme - Reintroduce Renewable Energy Electricity legislation

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

48. 27th Oct 2009, 5:43 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

49. edited 8th Oct 2017

    27th Oct 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Language and law

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

50. edited 23rd Jun 2016

    27th Oct 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Parallel Import Restrictions on Books - Territorial copyright protection

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

51. 27th Oct 2009, 1:06 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

52. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

53. edited 18th May 2018

    16th Sep 2009, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Illegal Entry Vessels - Review + report back to Senate

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

54. 16th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Bank Executive Salaries

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

55. 16th Sep 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Environment: East Gippsland

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

56. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

57. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

58. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

    Mr Guy Campos

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

59. 9th Sep 2009, 5:04 PM Senate

    Uranium Royalty (Northern Territory) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

60. 9th Sep 2009, 4:46 PM Senate

    Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 1) — Motion for Disallowance

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

61. edited 21st Jan 2018

    8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

62. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

63. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

    Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

64. 19th Aug 2009, 7:11 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

65. 19th Aug 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

66. edited 7th Oct 2014

    17th Aug 2009, 9:52 PM Senate

    Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities, and Other Measures) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Compliance and monitoring

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

67. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Aug 2009, 11:06 AM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 and related acts - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

68. edited 25th Feb 2016

    13th Aug 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Motions - Establish an Anti-Corruption Commission

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

69. 12th Aug 2009, 5:28 PM Senate

    Committees — Privileges Committee; Reference

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

70. 25th Jun 2009, 6:41 PM Senate

    Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2009-2010 — Second Reading

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

71. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

72. 25th Jun 2009, 5:05 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

73. 24th Jun 2009, 10:51 AM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

74. edited 2nd Jun 2016

    16th Jun 2009, 4:17 PM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

75. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

    Nation Building Program (National Land Transport) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

76. edited 9th Jun 2016

    14th May 2009, 10:34 AM Senate

    Motions - Remuneration Tribunal Determination - Electorate allowance

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

77. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

    Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

78. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

79. 19th Mar 2009, 12:09 PM Senate

    Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

80. edited 21st Jan 2018

    17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

    Motions - Child Care - Not-for-profit government-supported childcare

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

81. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

82. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

    Swift Parrot

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

83. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

84. 11th Mar 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

    Fair Work Bill 2008 — Second Reading

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

85. 10th Mar 2009, 12:45 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

86. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

    Climate Change — Order

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

87. edited 14th Apr 2016

    4th Dec 2008, 10:39 AM Senate

    Motions - Koala Habitat - Protect Bermagui habitat

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

88. 4th Dec 2008, 10:34 AM Senate

    Denison Electorate

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

89. 4th Dec 2008, 10:14 AM Senate

    Duck Hunting

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

90. 2nd Dec 2008, 8:53 PM Senate

    Education Legislation Amendment Bill 2008; Schools Assistance Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

91. 1st Dec 2008, 10:19 PM Senate

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

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

92. 1st Dec 2008, 8:51 PM Senate

    Environmental and Natural Resource Management Guidelines — Motion for Disallowance

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

93. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Nov 2008, 5:51 PM Senate

    Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Emergency Response Consolidation) Bill 2008 - In Committee - Exempts from discrimin...

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

94. edited 8th Oct 2017

    27th Nov 2008, 12:24 PM Senate

    Water Amendment Bill 2008 - In Committee - When licences shouldn't be granted

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

95. 27th Nov 2008, 12:05 PM Senate

    Water Amendment Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Steve Hutchins voted Yes

    Simon Birmingham voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

96. 26th Nov 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

    Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

97. 25th Nov 2008, 4:00 PM Senate

    International Aid

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

98. 25th Nov 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

    Grocerychoice

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

99. 10th Nov 2008, 8:09 PM Senate

    Offshore Petroleum Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill 2008; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill 2008; Offshore Petroleum (Registration ...

    Steve Hutchins voted No

    Simon Birmingham voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

100. edited 28th Sep 2017

     15th Oct 2008, 10:03 AM Senate

     Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Second Reading - Remove discrimination

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

101. 25th Sep 2008, 9:50 AM Senate

     South Africa: Sand Mining

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

102. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Sep 2008, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Voluntary Student Unionism - Agree to motion

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

103. 24th Sep 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

     World Day Against the Death Penalty

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

104. 24th Sep 2008, 3:52 PM Senate

     Executive Salaries

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

105. 24th Sep 2008, 11:12 AM Senate

     First Home Saver Accounts (Further Provisions) Amendment Bill 2008; First Home Saver Account Providers Supervisory Levy Imposition Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

106. 22nd Sep 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

107. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

     International Day of Peace

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

108. 16th Sep 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

109. 28th Aug 2008, 10:00 AM Senate

     Committees — Community Affairs Committee; Reference

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

110. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:21 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

111. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:08 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

112. 26th Jun 2008, 4:24 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

113. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

     Gt Leste Biotech

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

114. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

     Middle East

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

115. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

116. edited 21st Jul 2016

     24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

117. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Jun 2008, 8:46 PM Senate

     Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     2 rebellions 84% attendance

118. 19th Jun 2008, 9:48 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

119. 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

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 84% attendance

120. 16th Jun 2008, 1:34 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

121. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

122. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

123. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

     China — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

124. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

125. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

126. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

127. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

128. edited 11th Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

129. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM Senate

     Motions - National Close the Gap Day - Health equality within 25 years

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

130. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

131. edited 30th Jun 2016

     17th Sep 2007, 8:14 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Major infrastructure projects

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

132. 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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

133. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2007, 9:43 AM Senate

     Motions - New South Wales Electricity Industry - Abandon plan to privatise

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

134. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

     Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

135. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

     Australian Heritage Buildings

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

136. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

     Iraq

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

137. 11th Sep 2007, 4:34 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

138. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

139. 10th Sep 2007, 4:01 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

140. 10th Sep 2007, 3:56 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

141. 10th Sep 2007, 3:52 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

142. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:50 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep clauses 4 to 7 unchanged

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

143. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 9:28 PM Senate

     Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007 - In Committee ...

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

144. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 5:45 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep part 8 unchanged

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

145. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 1:40 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Publicly funded computers, acquisition of rights/titles/etc, business management, bail & sentencing

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

146. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

147. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Forests of High Conservation Value

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

148. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Aug 2007, 12:22 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - In Committee - Acquisition of rights, titles and interests in land

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

149. 14th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Russia

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

150. edited 28th Jul 2016

     14th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Alcohol Abuse - Australian-wide approach

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

151. edited 14th Oct 2017

     13th Aug 2007, 6:17 PM Senate

     Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Testing) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

152. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

153. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

154. 9th Aug 2007, 10:18 AM Senate

     Irish Motorway Project and the Hill of Tara

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

155. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 6:12 PM Senate

     Principal Executive Office Classification Structure and Terms and Conditions - Motion for Disallowance - Don't increase MP pay

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

156. 8th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Nuclear Weapons

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

157. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions — India and the Nuclear Non—Proliferation Treaty — Encourage to sign

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

158. 8th Aug 2007, 10:28 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Steve Hutchins voted Yes

     Simon Birmingham voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

159. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Aug 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Desalination Plant - Renewable energy

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

160. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

161. 19th Jun 2007, 8:57 PM Senate

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

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

162. 18th Jun 2007, 3:51 PM Senate

     In-Vitro Fertilisation

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

163. edited 7th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2007, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to Russia

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

164. 14th Jun 2007, 9:13 PM Senate

     Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

165. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

166. 14th Jun 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

167. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Jun 2007, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

168. 10th May 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     National Capital Plan Amendments — Motion for Disallowance

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

169. edited 27th Sep 2017

     10th May 2007, 10:17 AM Senate

     Motions - Iraq - Information requested

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 73% attendance

170. 10th May 2007, 10:12 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

171. 9th May 2007, 4:12 PM Senate

     Old-Growth Forests

     Steve Hutchins voted No

     Simon Birmingham voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance