Mark Bishop and Sandy Macdonald have voted the same way 28% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and June 2008 Mark Bishop and Sandy Macdonald have voted in the same division 284 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 204 times. They have only voted the same 80 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 204 times. They have only voted the same 80 times.

1. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

   Radioactive Waste Facilities

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 72% attendance

2. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

   Palestine

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 70% attendance

3. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

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

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

4. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

   Tarkine Wilderness

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 82% attendance

5. edited 25th Feb 2016

   18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

   Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 82% attendance

6. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

   Gaza

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 82% attendance

7. edited 7th Oct 2014

   14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

   Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 80% attendance

8. edited 30th Jun 2016

   14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

   Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 79% attendance

9. edited 22nd Jul 2017

   13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

   Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Sandy Macdonald voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 91% attendance

10. edited 19th Dec 2014

    20th Sep 2007, 7:53 PM Senate

    Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2007 — In Committee — Require judicial warrants

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

11. edited 11th Aug 2016

    18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

    Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

12. edited 22nd Jul 2017

    18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

13. edited 23rd Aug 2016

    18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

14. edited 30th Jun 2016

    13th Sep 2007, 12:39 PM Senate

    Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

15. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Sep 2007, 9:43 AM Senate

    Motions - New South Wales Electricity Industry - Abandon plan to privatise

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

16. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

17. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

    Australian Heritage Buildings

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

18. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

    Iraq

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

19. 11th Sep 2007, 4:34 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

20. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

21. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2007, 9:28 PM Senate

    Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007 - In Committee ...

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

22. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2007, 5:45 PM Senate

    Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep part 8 unchanged

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

23. 16th Aug 2007, 3:11 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

24. 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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

25. 15th Aug 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

    Financial Support for Students

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

26. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

    Forests of High Conservation Value

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

27. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

28. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

29. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

    Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

30. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 82% attendance

31. 8th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

    Nuclear Weapons

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

32. edited 7th Oct 2014

    8th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

33. 8th Aug 2007, 10:28 AM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

34. 20th Jun 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

    Tasmanian Pulp Mill

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

35. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

36. 28th Mar 2007, 9:44 AM Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

37. 26th Mar 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

    Mr David Hicks

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

38. 26th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

39. 23rd Mar 2007, 1:11 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

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

    Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

41. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Feb 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy - Introduce effective policies

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

42. edited 10th Dec 2016

    26th Feb 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

    Motions - Anvil Hill Coal Mine - Don't approve

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

43. edited 10th Dec 2016

    8th Feb 2007, 10:57 AM Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Reduce coal exports

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

44. 7th Feb 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

45. 7th Dec 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

    Iraq

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

46. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Dec 2006, 10:03 AM Senate

    Motions - Wetlands and Floodplains - Murray Darling

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

47. 6th Dec 2006, 5:36 PM Senate

    Matters of Urgency — Iraq

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

48. edited 7th Oct 2014

    6th Dec 2006, 12:17 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 72% attendance

49. edited 7th Oct 2014

    5th Dec 2006, 12:40 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

50. edited 14th Apr 2016

    29th Nov 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

51. 9th Nov 2006, 10:17 AM Senate

    Mr David Hicks

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

52. 9th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

    West Papua

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

53. 9th Nov 2006, 9:52 AM Senate

    Gwydir Wetlands

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

54. 8th Nov 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

    International Jewish Solidarity Network

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

55. edited 16th Sep 2016

    7th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

56. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

57. edited 10th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 7:54 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

58. edited 10th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 5:46 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

59. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 5:33 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

60. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

    Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Public health benefit

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

61. edited 14th Apr 2016

    7th Nov 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

    Motions - Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Report on emissions from logging and clearances

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

62. edited 7th Oct 2014

    7th Nov 2006, 1:10 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

63. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

64. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th Sep 2006, 6:51 PM Senate

    Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - In Committee - Limiting the percentage of the market controlled by major oil companies

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 74% attendance

65. 7th Sep 2006, 10:20 AM Senate

    Woodstock-Abydos Reserves

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

66. 6th Sep 2006, 12:09 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

67. edited 9th Jun 2016

    5th Sep 2006, 6:25 PM Senate

    Motions - Remuneration and Allowances - Pay rise

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

68. 5th Sep 2006, 3:51 PM Senate

    Gunns Ltd

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

69. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2006, 3:57 PM Senate

    Motions - Burrup Peninsula Rock Art - Protect rock art

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

70. 10th Aug 2006, 9:55 AM Senate

    Middle East

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

71. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

    Fuel Prices

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

72. 14th Jun 2006, 11:32 AM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

73. 11th May 2006, 9:43 AM Senate

    Asylum Seekers

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

74. 10th May 2006, 10:14 AM Senate

    Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

75. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Mar 2006, 1:37 PM Senate

    Telecommunications (Interception) Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee - Schedule 3 (equipment based interception)

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

76. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

77. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Sandy Macdonald voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

78. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 4:49 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

79. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 4:25 PM Senate

    Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

    Mark Bishop voted Yes in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

80. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Feb 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

    Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

    Mark Bishop voted Yes in this free vote

    Sandy Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance