James Paterson and Marise Payne have voted the same way 98% of the time

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James Paterson

Liberal Party Senator for Victoria since March 2016

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Marise Payne

Former Liberal Party Senator for NSW April 1997 – September 2023

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Between March 2016 and September 2023 James Paterson and Marise Payne have voted in the same division 982 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 965 times. They have only voted differently 17 times.

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Divisions in which they voted differently

In divisions they have voted the same 965 times. They have only voted differently 17 times.

  1. edited 2nd Dec 2022
    Senate

    Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 - in Committee - Approval and importation of drugs

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  2. edited 2nd Dec 2022
    Senate

    Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 - in Committee - Limitation of power

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

  3. edited 8th Dec 2022
    Senate

    Committees - Community Affairs References Committee; Reference - Puberty blockers and disproven theory

    James Paterson voted Yes

    Marise Payne voted No, rebelling against the Liberal Party

    Not passed by a small majority

    4 rebellions 79% attendance

  4. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted No in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  5. edited 11th Feb 2022
    Senate

    Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve’s Law) Bill 2021 - in Committee - Sections 28F and 28G

    James Paterson voted No in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  6. edited 3rd Nov 2023
    Senate

    Motions - Gender Dysphoria - Treating gender diverse children

    James Paterson voted Yes

    Marise Payne voted No, rebelling against the Liberal Party

    Not passed by a small majority

    6 rebellions 76% attendance

  7. edited 17th Jun 2021
    Senate

    Motions - Child Care - Adopt Labor's Cheaper Child Care Plan

    James Paterson voted Yes

    Marise Payne voted No, rebelling against the Liberal Party

    Not passed by a small majority

    6 rebellions 76% attendance

  8. edited 14th Sep 2018
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted No in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  9. edited 23rd Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted No in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  10. edited 23rd Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  11. edited 23rd Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

  12. edited 24th Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  13. edited 24th Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

  14. edited 29th Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

  15. edited 29th Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  16. edited 29th Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted No in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

  17. edited 29th Dec 2017
    Senate

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

    James Paterson voted Yes in this free vote

    Marise Payne voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance