Kerry O'Brien and Mathias Cormann have voted the same way 45% of the time

Between June 2007 and June 2011 Kerry O'Brien and Mathias Cormann have voted in the same division 375 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 207 times. They have only voted the same 168 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 207 times. They have only voted the same 168 times.

1. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — In Committee

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

2. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Nuclear Energy

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

3. edited 7th Oct 2014

   21st Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions - Northern Territory Emergency Response - Repeal

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 49% attendance

4. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2011 Senate

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

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

5. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Seabed Mining

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann 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

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

7. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

8. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Motions — Budget

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 54% attendance

9. 23rd Mar 2011, 10:36 AM Senate

   Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 — Third Reading

   Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

   Mathias Cormann voted Yes

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

10. 22nd Mar 2011, 3:49 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

11. 22nd Mar 2011, 3:42 PM Senate

    Female Board Appointments

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

12. 28th Feb 2011, 6:06 PM Senate

    Energy

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 37% attendance

13. 10th Feb 2011, 12:27 PM Senate

    Milk Prices

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

14. 10th Feb 2011, 12:23 PM Senate

    Bank Switching Options

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

15. 10th Feb 2011, 12:18 PM Senate

    Bank Switching Options

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

16. 10th Feb 2011, 11:15 AM Senate

    Social Security Amendment (Income Support for Regional Students) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

17. edited 6th Aug 2017

    9th Feb 2011, 4:34 PM Senate

    Motions - Murray-Darling Basin - Modelling required

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

18. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:30 PM Senate

    Motions - Water Supply for Adelaide

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

19. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:23 PM Senate

    Dalai Lama and Tibet

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

20. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:16 PM Senate

    Visit of the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

21. edited 24th Aug 2024

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

    Motions - Mandatory Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards - Introduce

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

22. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

    Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

23. 21st Jun 2010, 9:32 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform and Reinstatement of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

24. 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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

25. edited 16th Jan 2015

    13th May 2010, 10:13 AM Senate

    Motions - Petroleum Exploration - Protect marine wildlife of Margaret River coastline

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

26. 13th May 2010, 10:09 AM Senate

    Population Policy

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

27. edited 11th Aug 2016

    12th May 2010, 4:09 PM Senate

    Motions - High Speed Rail Network - Feasibility study

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

28. 12th May 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

    Boat Arrivals

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

29. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th May 2010, 3:52 PM Senate

    Motions - Suspension of processing Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum claims

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

30. 18th Mar 2010, 12:25 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

31. edited 28th Jan 2017

    18th Mar 2010, 9:56 AM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Non-Proliferation - Note

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

32. 18th Mar 2010, 9:52 AM Senate

    Truth in Political Advertising Unit

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

33. 17th Mar 2010, 3:53 PM Senate

    Captain Peter Bethune

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

34. 11th Mar 2010, 10:02 AM Senate

    Banking

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

35. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

36. 10th Mar 2010, 11:19 AM Senate

    Australian Centre for Renewable Energy Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

37. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    Home Builders Warranty Insurance

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

38. 9th Mar 2010, 12:48 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

39. edited 28th Apr 2016

    25th Feb 2010, 4:05 PM Senate

    Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

40. 25th Feb 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

41. 25th Feb 2010, 9:41 AM Senate

    National Industrial Manslaughter Laws

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

42. 24th Feb 2010, 4:11 PM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

43. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

    Mr Liu Xiaobo

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

44. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Feb 2010, 12:30 PM Senate

    Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 [No. 2] and Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge - Fringe Benefits)...

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

45. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

    Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

46. 22nd Feb 2010, 6:33 PM Senate

    Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Re-Registration of Providers and Other Measures) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

47. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Boobook Declaration and Biodiversity Protection

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

48. edited 8th Oct 2017

    3rd Feb 2010, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Tamil Asylum Seekers - End standoff

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

49. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:46 PM Senate

    Death Penalty in China

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

50. edited 7th Oct 2014

    2nd Feb 2010, 6:08 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

51. 2nd Feb 2010, 12:56 PM Senate

    Afghanistan — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

52. 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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

53. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 6:27 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free allocation of permits

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

54. edited 10th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 2:49 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Reforestation aspects

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

55. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 12:23 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Insert mandatory requirement to consider

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

56. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

    Motions - Legislative Power of the Territories - Against federal interference

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 75% attendance

57. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:32 AM Senate

    Motions - Civil Partnerships - ACT bill

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

58. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:27 AM Senate

    Motions - National Year of Action on Marriage Equality

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

59. edited 7th Apr 2016

    25th Nov 2009, 4:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Overseas Tax Havens - Deplorable

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

60. 25th Nov 2009, 4:37 PM Senate

    Commonwealth Dialysis Resources

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

61. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

62. 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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

63. 23rd Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    National Disaster Response Plan

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

64. 19th Nov 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Iran

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

65. 17th Nov 2009, 4:34 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

66. 28th Oct 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

    Sri Lanka

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

67. 28th Oct 2009, 4:10 PM Senate

    Tasmanian Logging Contractors

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

68. edited 10th Jun 2017

    28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

69. 27th Oct 2009, 5:43 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

70. edited 8th Oct 2017

    27th Oct 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Language and law

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

71. edited 23rd Jun 2016

    27th Oct 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Parallel Import Restrictions on Books - Territorial copyright protection

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

72. 27th Oct 2009, 1:06 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

73. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

74. 17th Sep 2009, 10:04 AM Senate

    Swift Parrot Habitats

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

75. 17th Sep 2009, 9:59 AM Senate

    Death Penalty in Vietnam

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

76. 17th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Committees — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee: Joint; Reference

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

77. edited 17th Oct 2014

    14th Sep 2009, 6:19 PM Senate

    Native Title Amendment Bill 2009 - In Committee - Proof of continuity

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

78. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

79. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

80. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 1:51 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Carbon sink tax deductions

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 78% attendance

81. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

    Mr Guy Campos

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

82. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Motions - Solar Flagship Program - Support program

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

83. edited 16th Dec 2016

    10th Sep 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

    Motions - Coal Exploration and Mining in the Galilee Basin - Concerns

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

84. 9th Sep 2009, 5:04 PM Senate

    Uranium Royalty (Northern Territory) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

85. 9th Sep 2009, 4:46 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

86. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

87. 20th Aug 2009, 10:18 AM Senate

    Afghanistan Elections

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

88. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

    Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

89. 19th Aug 2009, 4:00 PM Senate

    Japanese Comfort Women

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

90. 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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

91. 17th Aug 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

92. 17th Aug 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Self-Determinationi for the Uygur People

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

93. 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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

94. edited 25th Feb 2016

    13th Aug 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Motions - Establish an Anti-Corruption Commission

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

95. 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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

96. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

97. 25th Jun 2009, 5:05 PM Senate

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

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

98. 25th Jun 2009, 10:02 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Ltd

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

99. 25th Jun 2009, 9:48 AM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

100. 18th Jun 2009, 12:27 PM Senate

     Guarantee of State and Territory Borrowing Appropriation Bill 2009 — Third Reading

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

101. edited 11th Jul 2015

     17th Jun 2009, 4:03 PM Senate

     Motions — Cease Liverpool Plains Mining Exploration Before Hydrological Review

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

102. 16th Jun 2009, 5:19 PM Senate

     Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

103. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     16th Jun 2009, 4:17 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

104. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

105. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

     Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

106. edited 24th Feb 2023

     13th May 2009, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motion - Radioactive Waste - Management processes

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

107. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

     Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

108. 19th Mar 2009, 9:58 AM Senate

     Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

109. 19th Mar 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Whaling

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

110. edited 12th Jun 2021

     19th Mar 2009, 9:49 AM Senate

     Motions - Protect the Swift Parrot - Deliberate Actions and Recovery Plan

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

111. edited 10th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2009, 9:37 AM Senate

     Same-Sex Couples - Legislative Changes - 12 month transitional period

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

112. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

113. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

     Swift Parrot

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

114. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

115. 12th Mar 2009, 10:05 AM Senate

     Executive Remuneration

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

116. 12th Mar 2009, 10:00 AM Senate

     Rio Tinto: Chinalco Purchase

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

117. 12th Mar 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

     50th Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising and Tibet's Future

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

118. 12th Feb 2009, 3:41 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

119. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change — Order

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

120. edited 20th Oct 2014

     5th Feb 2009, 11:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Immigration Detention - Labor's 'New Directions'

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

121. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:21 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

122. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:08 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

123. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

     Gt Leste Biotech

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

124. 25th Jun 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

125. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

     Middle East

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

126. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

127. edited 21st Jul 2016

     24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

128. 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

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     2 rebellions 84% attendance

129. 19th Jun 2008, 9:48 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

130. 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

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 84% attendance

131. 16th Jun 2008, 1:34 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

132. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

     Radioactive Waste Facilities

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

133. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

     Palestine

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

134. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

135. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

136. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

     China — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

137. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

138. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

139. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

140. 12th Mar 2008, 10:46 AM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Allowances) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

141. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

     Gaza

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

142. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

     Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

143. edited 30th Jun 2016

     14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

144. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

145. 19th Sep 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Treatment of Prisoners

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

146. edited 11th Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

147. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

148. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

149. 16th Aug 2007, 3:11 PM Senate

     Water Bill 2007; Water (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

150. 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

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

151. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 12:25 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

152. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:49 AM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Leave schedules unchanged

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

153. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

154. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Forests of High Conservation Value

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

155. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 6:15 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

156. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 6:10 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Second Reading - Delay passage of bill

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

157. 14th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Russia

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

158. edited 28th Jul 2016

     14th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Alcohol Abuse - Australian-wide approach

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

159. 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

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

160. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

161. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

162. 9th Aug 2007, 10:18 AM Senate

     Irish Motorway Project and the Hill of Tara

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

163. 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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

164. 8th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Nuclear Weapons

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

165. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

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

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

166. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

     Crimes Legislation Amendment (National Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006 [2007] — In Committee

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

167. 7th Aug 2007, 6:02 PM Senate

     Crimes Legislation Amendment (National Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006 [2007] — In Committee

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Mathias Cormann voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

168. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Aug 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Desalination Plant - Renewable energy

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Mathias Cormann voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance