Ian Macdonald and Anthony Chisholm have voted the same way 18% of the time

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Ian Macdonald

Former Liberal Party Senator for Queensland July 1990 – July 2019

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Anthony Chisholm

Australian Labor Party Senator for Queensland since July 2016

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Between July 2016 and July 2019 Ian Macdonald and Anthony Chisholm have voted in the same division 517 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 423 times. They have only voted the same 94 times.

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 423 times. They have only voted the same 94 times.

  1. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management and Cashless Welfare) Bill 2019 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  2. edited 11th Apr 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Let a vote happen

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  3. edited 14th Mar 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Protecting Your Superannuation Package) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Oppose the items

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  4. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  5. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Third Reading - Speeding things along

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  6. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  7. edited 14th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Review operation of amendments

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  8. edited 19th May 2023
    Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Let another vote happen

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  9. edited 30th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas Mining - Condemn lifting WA fracking moratorium

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  10. edited 30th Nov 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Veterans - Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB)

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  11. edited 10th Jan 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Menindee Lakes; Order for the Production of Documents - Suspend Senator Di Natale

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  12. edited 11th Oct 2019
    Senate

    Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 and others - Second Reading - Relax import restrictions

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  13. edited 29th Dec 2018
    Senate

    Motions - International Development Assistance - Increase aid budget

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  14. edited 26th Oct 2018
    Senate

    Aged Care (Single Quality Framework) Reform Bill 2018 - in Committee - Staffing levels

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  15. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Waste - Consult with Native Title Holders

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  16. edited 3rd May 2019
    Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Social Security (Administration) (Trial of Cashless Welfare Arrangements) Determination 2018 and another - Disallow

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  17. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Newstart - Increase rate

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  18. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Behaviour - Code of Conduct

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  19. edited 16th Jun 2023
    Senate

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - National Broadcasters Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Transparency) Bill 2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Fair and ...

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  20. edited 24th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Disclosure

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  21. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

    Restoring Territory Rights (Assisted Suicide Legislation) Bill 2015 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  22. edited 23rd Jun 2023
    Senate

    Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (Student Loan Sustainability) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Raise repayment point

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  23. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2018 and another - Third Reading - Pass the bills

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  24. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Increasing oversight

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  25. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Goods and Services Tax - Northern Territory productivity

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  26. edited 17th May 2019
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Plan) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Raise minimum wage, Newstart and Youth Allowance

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  27. edited 13th Jul 2018
    Senate

    Motions – Israel – Embassy in Jerusalem

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  28. edited 11th May 2018
    Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (Impersonating a Commonwealth Body) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

  29. edited 12th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Action

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  30. edited 12th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - End offshore detention

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  31. edited 12th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Newstart Allowance - Increase rate

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  32. edited 6th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Live Animal Exports - Transition away from

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  33. edited 6th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Mining - Against Adani

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  34. edited 6th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Defence Industry - Do not support

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  35. edited 6th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Australia Day - Change the date

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  36. edited 6th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Mining - Confirm Adani's Carmichael Mine shouldn't go ahead

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  37. edited 31st May 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Burke, Mr Donald William - Government members associating with questionable figures

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

  38. edited 10th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Australia Day - Consultation on changing the date

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  39. edited 17th Dec 2017
    Senate

    Motions - Taxation - Automotive Industry

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  40. edited 30th Nov 2017
    Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  41. edited 23rd Dec 2017
    Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Discrimination based on religious beliefs

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  42. edited 3rd Dec 2017
    Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas Mining: Liverpool Plains - Moratorium

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  43. edited 3rd Dec 2017
    Senate

    Motions - Siege of Vienna (1529) - Have a croissant

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  44. edited 15th Feb 2018
    Senate

    Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017, Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Amendments

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  45. edited 20th Jan 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Energy - Transition for coal workforce required

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  46. edited 10th Oct 2023
    Senate

    Product Emissions Standards Bill 2017 and three others - Second Reading - Regulate emissions from coal-fired power stations

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

  47. edited 21st Jan 2018
    Senate

    Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Government support for research & conservation

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  48. edited 21st Jan 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Child Care - Acknowledge work & increase pay

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  49. edited 17th Nov 2017
    Senate

    Committees - Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee - Reference

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  50. edited 24th May 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination - Williamtown Investigation Area

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  51. edited 10th Aug 2018
    Senate

    Motions - Australian Secret Intelligence Service - Appear before Committee

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  52. edited 3rd Nov 2023
    Senate

    Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  53. edited 12th Apr 2018
    Senate

    Social Security Amendment (Caring for People on Newstart) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  54. edited 17th Nov 2023
    Senate

    Committees - Early Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Stations - Don't do

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

  55. edited 17th Nov 2017
    Senate

    Committees - Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee - Reference

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  56. edited 24th Nov 2023
    Senate

    Fair Work Amendment (Corrupting Benefits) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Withdraw bill

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  57. edited 24th Jun 2017
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Gst Low Value Goods) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Delay the bill

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  58. Senate

    Bills — Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017; Third Reading

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  59. edited 16th Jun 2017
    Senate

    Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  60. edited 13th May 2017
    Senate

    Motions - Food Labelling - Review Standard

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  61. edited 31st May 2019
    Senate

    Documents - Saudi Arabia: Human Rights - Order for the Production of Documents

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

  62. Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Social Security (Administration) (Trial Area) Amendment Determination 2017; Disallowance

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  63. Senate

    Bills — Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016; in Committee

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  64. edited 26th Sep 2017
    Senate

    Motions - Papua New Guinea: Asylum Seekers - Against forced migration

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  65. Senate

    Bills — Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2016; in Committee

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  66. edited 17th Feb 2017
    Senate

    Motions - President of the United States of America - Do not invite Trump

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  67. edited 24th May 2019
    Senate

    Motions - Illicit Drugs - Pill testing

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

  68. Senate

    Bills — Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016; Second Reading

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  69. edited 17th Feb 2017
    Senate

    Migration Amendment (Character Cancellation Consequential Provisions) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  70. edited 14th Oct 2017
    Senate

    Migration Amendment (Character Cancellation Consequential Provisions) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Heads of State/Government

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  71. edited 11th Feb 2017
    Senate

    Motions - Australia Day - Change the date

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  72. Senate

    Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  73. edited 3rd Dec 2016
    Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (War Crimes) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - More scrutiny

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  74. Senate

    Parliamentary Zone — Approval of Works

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

  75. Senate

    Bills — Vet Student Loans Bill 2016, Vet Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016, Vet Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016; in Committee

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  76. edited 19th Nov 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Aged Care - Disallowance motion

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  77. edited 23rd Feb 2018
    Senate

    Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  78. edited 19th Nov 2016
    Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016 - Second Reading - Agree to the bill's main idea

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  79. edited 19th Nov 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Political Donations - Family First

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

  80. edited 14th Oct 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Oil Exploration - Great Australian Bight

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

  81. edited 14th Oct 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Banks and financial institutions

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  82. edited 22nd Oct 2016
    Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Relief) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with the main idea of the bill

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  83. Senate

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Relief) Bill 2016; Second Reading

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

  84. edited 22nd Sep 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Gun Control - Strengthen laws

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

  85. Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  86. edited 17th Sep 2016
    Senate

    Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016, Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  87. Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  88. Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  89. edited 17th Sep 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Census - Do not fine

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  90. edited 17th Sep 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Gambling - Against gambling advertising

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  91. edited 1st Oct 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Roads - Access to information

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

  92. Senate

    Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  93. edited 17th Sep 2016
    Senate

    Motions - Immigration Detention - Royal Commission

    Ian Macdonald voted No

    Anthony Chisholm voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  94. edited 1st Sep 2016
    Senate

    Parliamentary Representation — Rotation of Senators

    Ian Macdonald voted Yes

    Anthony Chisholm voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance