Penny Wong and Helen Polley have voted the same way 99% of the time

Since February 2006 (when our voting records begin) Penny Wong and Helen Polley have voted in the same division 1336 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 1319 times. They have only voted differently 17 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 1319 times. They have only voted differently 17 times.

1. edited 16th Dec 2022

   15th Dec 2022, 4:10 PM Senate

   Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Fossil fuel subsidies

   Penny Wong voted Yes, rebelling against the Australian Labor Party

   Helen Polley voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   1 rebellion 68% attendance

2. edited 25th Nov 2022

   24th Nov 2022, 9:26 AM Senate

   Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 87% attendance

3. edited 14th Sep 2018

   15th Aug 2018, 7:03 PM Senate

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

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 92% attendance

4. edited 30th Nov 2017

   29th Nov 2017, 1:30 PM Senate

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

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

5. edited 24th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2013, 11:28 AM Senate

   Marriage Act Amendment (Recognition of Foreign Marriages for Same-Sex Couples) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a small majority

   1 rebellion 95% attendance

6. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Sep 2012, 4:15 PM Senate

   Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 88% attendance

7. edited 16th Sep 2016

   7th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM Senate

   Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time DUPLICATE

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 87% attendance

8. edited 7th Oct 2014

   7th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM Senate

   Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 87% attendance

9. edited 10th Oct 2014

   7th Nov 2006, 7:54 PM Senate

   Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - 15 day warrant duration

   Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

   Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 83% attendance

10. edited 10th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 5:46 PM Senate

    Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Increase penalties to 15 years

    Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

11. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 5:33 PM Senate

    Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - National Stem Cell Bank

    Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

12. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 5:22 PM Senate

    Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Deposit of stem cell samples

    Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

13. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 1:10 PM Senate

    Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

14. 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

    Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

15. 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

    Penny Wong voted No in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

16. 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

    Penny Wong voted No in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

17. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 12:54 PM Senate

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

    Penny Wong voted Yes in this free vote

    Helen Polley voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance