James McGrath and Dean Smith have voted the same way 99% of the time

Since July 2014 James McGrath and Dean Smith have voted in the same division 2404 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 2390 times. They have only voted differently 14 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 differently

In divisions they have voted the same 2390 times. They have only voted differently 14 times.

1. edited 30th Nov 2023

   3rd Aug 2023, 11:26 AM Senate

   Committees - Community Affairs References Committee; Reference - Gender diverse children and young people

   James McGrath voted Yes

   Dean Smith voted No, rebelling against the Liberal Party

   Not passed by a small majority

   5 rebellions 83% attendance

2. edited 4th Aug 2023

   16th Jun 2023, 6:34 PM Senate

   Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

   James McGrath voted No

   Dean Smith voted Yes

   Passed by a modest majority

   7 rebellions 72% attendance

3. edited 23rd Nov 2018

   12th Nov 2018, 4:40 PM Senate

   Motions - E-Cigarettes - Legalise liquid nicotine

   James McGrath voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

   Dean Smith voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 61% attendance

4. edited 14th Sep 2018

   23rd Aug 2018, 12:18 PM Senate

   Motions - English Language - Make official language and encourage use

   James McGrath voted Yes

   Dean Smith voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 70% attendance

5. edited 23rd Dec 2017

   29th Nov 2017, 10:34 AM Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Religious versus civil marriage celebrants

   James McGrath voted No

   Dean Smith voted Yes in this free vote

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

6. edited 23rd Dec 2017

   29th Nov 2017, 10:27 AM Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Authorised marriage celebrant

   James McGrath voted Yes

   Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

7. edited 23rd Dec 2017

   29th Nov 2017 Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - No obligation to solemnise marriage

   James McGrath voted Yes

   Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 79% attendance

8. edited 24th Dec 2017

   28th Nov 2017, 11:02 PM Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Civil celebrants' right to refuse

   James McGrath voted Yes

   Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 88% attendance

9. edited 24th Dec 2017

   28th Nov 2017, 9:34 PM Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Religious organisations

   James McGrath voted Yes

   Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 89% attendance

10. edited 24th Dec 2017

    28th Nov 2017, 8:52 PM Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Charities

    James McGrath voted Yes

    Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

11. edited 29th Dec 2017

    28th Nov 2017, 7:44 PM Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Defence chaplains

    James McGrath voted Yes

    Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

12. edited 29th Dec 2017

    28th Nov 2017, 7:12 PM Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - "Freedom" amendments

    James McGrath voted Yes

    Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

13. edited 29th Dec 2017

    28th Nov 2017, 1:58 PM Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Religious marriage celebrants

    James McGrath voted No

    Dean Smith voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

14. edited 29th Dec 2017

    28th Nov 2017 Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Religious and conscientious protection

    James McGrath voted Yes

    Dean Smith voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance