Kim Carr and George Brandis have voted the same way 22% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and February 2018 Kim Carr and George Brandis have voted in the same division 806 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 625 times. They have only voted the same 181 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 625 times. They have only voted the same 181 times.

1. edited 6th Apr 2018

   6th Feb 2018, 4:43 PM Senate

   Motions - Mining - Confirm Adani's Carmichael Mine shouldn't go ahead

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

2. edited 30th Nov 2017

   29th Nov 2017, 1:30 PM Senate

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

   Kim Carr voted Yes in this free vote

   George Brandis voted Yes in this free vote

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

3. edited 23rd Dec 2017

   29th Nov 2017, 12:22 PM Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Discrimination based on religious beliefs

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 81% attendance

4. edited 23rd Dec 2017

   29th Nov 2017 Senate

   Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Discrimination in private sector

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

5. edited 3rd Dec 2017

   15th Nov 2017, 3:59 PM Senate

   Motions - Coal Seam Gas Mining: Liverpool Plains - Moratorium

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 78% attendance

6. edited 15th Feb 2018

   13th Sep 2017, 10:59 PM Senate

   Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017, Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Bill 2017 - in Committee - Amendments

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 77% attendance

7. edited 20th Jan 2018

   13th Sep 2017, 5:38 PM Senate

   Motions - Energy - Transition for coal workforce required

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 78% attendance

8. edited 10th Oct 2023

   11th Sep 2017, 2:02 PM Senate

   Product Emissions Standards Bill 2017 and three others - Second Reading - Regulate emissions from coal-fired power stations

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 84% attendance

9. edited 17th Nov 2017

   17th Aug 2017, 1:50 PM Senate

   Documents - Deputy Prime Minister - Let a vote happen

   Kim Carr voted No

   George Brandis voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

10. edited 3rd Nov 2023

    14th Aug 2017, 10:45 AM Senate

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Let another motion be moved

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

11. 10th May 2017, 10:06 AM Senate

    Bills — Social Security Legislation Amendment (Youth Jobs Path: Prepare, Trial, Hire) Bill 2016; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

12. edited 3rd Dec 2016

    1st Dec 2016, 2:01 PM Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (War Crimes) Bill 2016 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

13. 29th Nov 2016, 9:54 PM Senate

    Bills — Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013, Building and Construction Industry (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; in Commi...

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

14. edited 1st Oct 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 10:31 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - in Committee - ARENA

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

15. edited 1st Oct 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 10:27 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - in Committee - ARENA

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

16. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:25 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree to the main idea

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

17. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:21 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Financial arrangements of ARENA

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

18. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:16 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Higher education funding

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

19. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:12 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - ARENA funding

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

20. edited 30th Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:08 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Social safety net

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

21. edited 30th Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:02 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Redraft

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

22. 15th Sep 2016, 12:23 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

23. edited 1st Sep 2016

    31st Aug 2016, 9:54 AM Senate

    Parliamentary Representation — Rotation of Senators

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

24. 16th Mar 2016, 5:45 PM Senate

    Motions — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

25. edited 24th Mar 2016

    16th Mar 2016, 5:40 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy retailers

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

26. edited 3rd Dec 2015

    1st Dec 2015, 9:01 PM Senate

    Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

27. 16th Sep 2015, 10:17 AM Senate

    Bills — Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 4) Bill 2015; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

28. edited 18th Aug 2016

    25th Jun 2015, 6:15 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Regional Processing Arrangements) Bill 2015 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

29. edited 18th Aug 2016

    25th Jun 2015, 5:52 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Regional Processing Arrangements) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Limit detention to 3 months

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

30. edited 18th Aug 2016

    25th Jun 2015, 5:38 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Regional Processing Arrangements) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Access to regional detention centres

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

31. edited 18th Aug 2016

    25th Jun 2015, 5:24 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Regional Processing Arrangements) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Mandatory reporting of abuse

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

32. edited 18th Aug 2016

    25th Jun 2015, 5:02 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Regional Processing Arrangements) Bill 2015 - in Committee - Detention of children

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

33. edited 18th Aug 2016

    14th May 2015, 1:58 PM Senate

    Australian Border Force Bill 2015 and related bill - in Committee - Public interest amendment

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

34. edited 30th Mar 2015

    26th Mar 2015, 5:59 PM Senate

    Bills — Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

35. 26th Mar 2015, 4:02 PM Senate

    Bills — Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

36. 26th Mar 2015, 1:49 PM Senate

    Bills — Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

37. edited 27th Mar 2015

    26th Mar 2015 Senate

    Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

38. edited 21st Nov 2014

    17th Nov 2014, 5:27 PM Senate

    Motions — Divestment from Fossil Fuels

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

39. edited 5th Nov 2014

    29th Oct 2014, 12:41 PM Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014 - in Committee - Australian Greens amendments

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

40. edited 30th Oct 2014

    29th Oct 2014 Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

41. edited 25th Nov 2014

    28th Oct 2014, 9:10 PM Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014 - In Committee - Extend sunset clauses

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

42. edited 30th Oct 2014

    28th Oct 2014, 7:59 PM Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014 — Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

43. edited 14th Nov 2014

    25th Sep 2014, 1:53 PM Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - In Committee - Limit number of devices ASIO can access

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

44. edited 14th Nov 2014

    25th Sep 2014 Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - in Committee - Limit access to computers to extent necessary

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

45. edited 14th Nov 2014

    25th Sep 2014 Senate

    National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - in Committee - Remove secrecy provisions

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

46. edited 6th Mar 2015

    4th Sep 2014, 12:52 PM Senate

    Defence Legislation Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

47. 14th Jul 2014, 11:34 AM Senate

    Bills — G20 (Safety and Security) Complementary Bill 2014; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

48. 24th Jun 2014, 2:05 PM Senate

    Bills — Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency Repeal Bill 2014; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

49. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Jun 2014, 2:03 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Budget Repair Levy) Bill 2014 and related bills - Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

50. edited 9th Oct 2014

    17th Mar 2014, 1:59 PM Senate

    Clean Energy Legislation (Carbon Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

51. edited 9th Oct 2014

    17th Mar 2014, 1:46 PM Senate

    Clean Energy Legislation (Carbon Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 and related bills - Second Reading - Protect Australia from climate change

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

52. 13th Nov 2013, 6:33 PM Senate

    Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

53. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Jun 2013, 10:56 AM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013 - In Committee - Extend protection

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

54. edited 30th Jun 2016

    18th Jun 2013, 4:07 PM Senate

    Motions - PRISM - Australia's vulnerability

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

55. 29th Nov 2012, 10:13 PM Senate

    Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

56. 29th Nov 2012, 10:09 PM Senate

    Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

57. 29th Nov 2012, 10:04 PM Senate

    Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012; in Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

58. 28th Nov 2012, 3:46 PM Senate

    Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

59. edited 25th Jan 2018

    12th Sep 2012, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Environment - Keep responsibility in federal hands

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

60. edited 20th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 10:21 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

61. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 5:22 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

62. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 11:07 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Leave schedule 1 as it is

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

63. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 5:05 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Greens Amendment

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

64. edited 4th Jan 2015

    27th Jun 2012, 6:22 PM Senate

    Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 3) 2012 - Second Reading - Replace chaplaincy with counselling

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

65. 20th Jun 2012, 6:37 PM Senate

    Bills — National Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

66. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2012, 10:04 PM Senate

    Bills - Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011 and related bills; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

67. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2012, 9:40 PM Senate

    Bills - Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011 and related bills; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

68. 13th Mar 2012 Senate

    Bills — National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010; Third Reading

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

69. 8th Feb 2012, 6:53 PM Senate

    Motions — Dissent from Ruling

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

70. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — Gillard Government; Censure

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

71. 22nd Nov 2011 Senate

    Bills — Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011, Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Air Cargo) Bill 2011, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Participants in Bri...

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

72. edited 25th Jan 2018

    22nd Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions - Tarkine Wilderness - Failure to list

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

73. 9th Nov 2011 Senate

    Bills — Steel Transformation Plan Bill 2011; Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

74. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

    Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

75. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

76. 28th Oct 2010, 10:10 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

77. 30th Sep 2010, 10:12 AM Senate

    Kimberley Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

78. 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

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

79. 21st Jun 2010, 9:24 PM Senate

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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

80. 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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

81. 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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

82. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Legislation - Defer question of third reading

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 86% attendance

83. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:42 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

84. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:24 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Defer consideration

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 92% attendance

85. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 11:01 AM Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    7 rebellions 83% attendance

86. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

87. edited 17th Oct 2014

    14th Sep 2009, 6:19 PM Senate

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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

88. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

89. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Aug 2009, 11:49 AM Senate

    Freedom of Information (Removal of Conclusive Certificates and Other Measures) Bill 2008 [2009] — In Committee — Remove deeming provisions exempting agencies

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

90. 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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

91. 11th Aug 2009, 4:31 PM Senate

    Committees — Privileges Committee; Resolution of Appointment

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

92. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

93. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

    Climate Change — Order

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

94. 4th Dec 2008, 11:14 PM Senate

    Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

95. 4th Dec 2008, 12:54 AM Senate

    Nation-Building Funds Bill 2008 — Consideration of House of Representatives Message

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

96. edited 7th Oct 2014

    4th Dec 2008, 12:42 AM Senate

    Nation-Building Funds Bill 2008 - Consideration of House of Representatives Message - Communications Fund

    Kim Carr voted Yes

    George Brandis voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 57% attendance

97. edited 28th Sep 2017

    15th Oct 2008, 10:03 AM Senate

    Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Second Reading - Remove discrimination

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

98. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

    Gt Leste Biotech

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

99. 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

    Kim Carr voted No

    George Brandis voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

100. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

101. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

102. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

103. 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

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

104. 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

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

105. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

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

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

106. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

107. 20th Jun 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Pulp Mill

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

108. 19th Jun 2007, 8:57 PM Senate

     Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

109. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

     Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 — Second Reading

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

110. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

111. 14th Jun 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

112. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Jun 2007, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

113. 12th Jun 2007, 7:56 PM Senate

     Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

114. 28th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

115. 28th Mar 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

116. 28th Mar 2007, 3:43 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

117. 23rd Mar 2007, 1:11 PM Senate

     Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Bill 2007 — Second Reading

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

118. edited 25th Jan 2018

     21st Mar 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill - Public inquiry

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

119. 21st Mar 2007, 10:40 AM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

120. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Feb 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Introduce effective policies

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

121. edited 10th Dec 2016

     26th Feb 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Anvil Hill Coal Mine - Don't approve

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

122. 8th Feb 2007, 12:35 PM Senate

     Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee; Reference

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

123. 6th Feb 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

124. 7th Dec 2006, 10:12 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

125. 7th Dec 2006, 9:39 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

126. 7th Dec 2006, 8:37 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

127. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Dec 2006, 5:38 PM Senate

     Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill 2006 - In Committee - Definition of financing of terrorism

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

128. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Dec 2006, 10:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Wetlands and Floodplains - Murray Darling

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

129. 6th Dec 2006, 5:36 PM Senate

     Matters of Urgency — Iraq

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

130. edited 7th Oct 2014

     6th Dec 2006, 12:17 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2006 Measures No. 4) Bill 2006 - In Committee - Schedule 4

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     1 rebellion 72% attendance

131. 5th Dec 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

     Old Growth Forests

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

132. edited 7th Oct 2014

     5th Dec 2006, 12:40 PM Senate

     Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

133. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

134. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

135. edited 23rd Jun 2016

     30th Nov 2006, 10:06 PM Senate

     Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Cap on licence fees

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

136. edited 14th Apr 2016

     29th Nov 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Logging in Tasmania’s Weld River Valley - Halt logging

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

137. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     27th Nov 2006, 4:10 PM Senate

     Motions - Newcastle City Council - Renewables and public transport

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

138. 11th Oct 2006, 4:15 PM Senate

     King Island Council

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

139. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Oct 2006, 3:42 PM Senate

     Motions — Nuclear Nonproliferation — Against Australia becoming a nuclear fuel supply centre and against sale of uranium to India

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

140. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2006, 11:48 AM Senate

     Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time (DUPLICATE)

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     1 rebellion 70% attendance

141. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2006, 11:48 AM Senate

     Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     1 rebellion 70% attendance

142. 12th Sep 2006, 3:50 PM Senate

     Detention of Palestinian Parliamentarians

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

143. 12th Sep 2006, 3:43 PM Senate

     Oil Depletion Protocol

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

144. 7th Sep 2006, 10:20 AM Senate

     Woodstock-Abydos Reserves

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

145. 6th Sep 2006, 4:31 PM Senate

     Ching Cheong

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

146. 6th Sep 2006, 4:24 PM Senate

     Conflict in Israel and Lebanon

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

147. edited 14th Apr 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:19 PM Senate

     Motions - Papua New Guinea: Logging and Human Rights - Take immediate action

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

148. edited 7th Oct 2014

     6th Sep 2006, 4:14 PM Senate

     Motions — Tasmanian Forestry Industry — Campaigns against Tasmanian forestry industry + Illegal timber imports

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

149. 6th Sep 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Forestry Industry

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

150. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

151. 6th Sep 2006, 12:09 PM Senate

     Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

152. 4th Sep 2006, 1:50 PM Senate

     Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2005 [2006] — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

153. 10th Aug 2006, 9:55 AM Senate

     Middle East

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

154. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

     Fuel Prices

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

155. 10th Aug 2006, 9:45 AM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

156. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     10th Aug 2006, 9:40 AM Senate

     Motions - Fuel Prices - Public transport & alternative fuels

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

157. 20th Jun 2006, 9:18 PM Senate

     Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

158. 20th Jun 2006, 6:17 PM Senate

     Committees — Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts References Committee; Reference

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

159. 14th Jun 2006, 11:32 AM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Tax Reduction and Improved Depreciation Arrangements) Bill 2006 — Third Reading

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

160. 11th May 2006, 9:43 AM Senate

     Asylum Seekers

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

161. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th May 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - Oppose export to China

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

162. 10th May 2006, 10:14 AM Senate

     Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

163. 29th Mar 2006, 11:05 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

164. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

165. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

166. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Mar 2006, 3:58 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to India

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

167. edited 14th Apr 2016

     28th Mar 2006, 3:52 PM Senate

     Motions - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Protect habitat

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

168. 2nd Mar 2006, 9:59 AM Senate

     Ms Cornelia Rau

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

169. 2nd Mar 2006, 9:54 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

170. 2nd Mar 2006, 9:49 AM Senate

     Science Week

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

171. 1st Mar 2006, 4:02 PM Senate

     Proposed Expansion of the Mcarthur River Mine

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

172. 1st Mar 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

     Separation of Church and State

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

173. edited 28th Jan 2017

     1st Mar 2006, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motions - Nuclear Nonproliferation - Iran

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

174. 1st Mar 2006, 11:00 AM Senate

     Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

175. 1st Mar 2006, 10:33 AM Senate

     Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

176. 28th Feb 2006, 3:41 PM Senate

     Iran: Nuclear Program

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

177. 27th Feb 2006, 1:25 PM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005 — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

178. 8th Feb 2006, 3:47 PM Senate

     West Papua

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

179. 8th Feb 2006, 12:37 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — Third Reading

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

180. 8th Feb 2006, 12:22 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — In Committee

     Kim Carr voted No

     George Brandis voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

181. edited 10th Dec 2016

     8th Feb 2006, 12:08 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — In Committee - Protest

     Kim Carr voted Yes

     George Brandis voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance