Robert Simms and Bill Heffernan have voted the same way 25% of the time

Between September 2015 and May 2016 Robert Simms and Bill Heffernan have voted in the same division 112 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 84 times. They have only voted the same 28 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 84 times. They have only voted the same 28 times.

1. edited 23rd Aug 2016

   4th May 2016, 4:18 PM Senate

   Motions - Transport Industry - Support the industry

   Robert Simms voted No

   Bill Heffernan voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

2. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 12:08 PM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Suspend standing orders

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 85% attendance

3. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 12:05 PM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Put the question

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 85% attendance

4. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 12:01 PM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Determine without amendments or debate

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 88% attendance

5. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 11:57 AM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Put the question

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 91% attendance

6. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 11:53 AM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Suspend standing orders

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 91% attendance

7. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 11:49 AM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Put the question

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 93% attendance

8. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 11:45 AM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Read for the first time

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 93% attendance

9. edited 7th Jul 2016

   2nd Mar 2016, 11:41 AM Senate

   Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Proceed without formalities

   Robert Simms voted Yes

   Bill Heffernan voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 93% attendance

10. edited 7th Jul 2016

    2nd Mar 2016, 11:36 AM Senate

    Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Put the question

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

11. edited 7th Jul 2016

    2nd Mar 2016, 11:24 AM Senate

    Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - First Reading - Put the question

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

12. 2nd Mar 2016, 9:56 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Robert Simms voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

13. 2nd Mar 2016, 9:53 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

14. 1st Mar 2016, 6:48 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

15. 1st Mar 2016, 6:44 PM Senate

    Bills — Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Bill 2016, Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; First Reading

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

16. 1st Mar 2016, 6:06 PM Senate

    Bills — Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Bill 2016, Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; First Reading

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

17. 1st Mar 2016 Senate

    Bills — Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Bill 2016, Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; Second Reading

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

18. 25th Feb 2016, 12:46 PM Senate

    Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

19. edited 7th Jul 2016

    24th Feb 2016, 4:15 PM Senate

    Motions - Election of Senators - Refer to Committee

    Robert Simms voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

20. edited 24th Dec 2015

    3rd Dec 2015, 8:01 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Combating Multinational Tax Avoidance) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Remove 'grandfathering' provisions

    Robert Simms voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

21. edited 24th Dec 2015

    3rd Dec 2015, 7:25 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Combating Multinational Tax Avoidance) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Tax information of companies earning over $200m

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    1 rebellion 82% attendance

22. edited 24th Dec 2015

    3rd Dec 2015, 7:15 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Combating Multinational Tax Avoidance) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Tax information of some companies earning over $200m

    Robert Simms voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

23. edited 24th Dec 2015

    3rd Dec 2015, 7:07 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Combating Multinational Tax Avoidance) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Tax information of companies earning over $100m

    Robert Simms voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

24. edited 8th Jan 2016

    3rd Dec 2015, 6:49 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Combating Multinational Tax Avoidance) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Tax information of companies

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

25. 3rd Dec 2015, 11:05 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

26. 3rd Dec 2015, 10:53 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Robert Simms voted No

    Bill Heffernan voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

27. 3rd Dec 2015, 10:10 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

28. 3rd Dec 2015, 10:07 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Robert Simms voted Yes

    Bill Heffernan voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance