Mark Bishop and Chris Ellison have voted the same way 30% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and January 2009 Mark Bishop and Chris Ellison have voted in the same division 305 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 215 times. They have only voted the same 90 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 215 times. They have only voted the same 90 times.

1. 4th Dec 2008, 10:14 AM Senate

   Duck Hunting

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

2. 3rd Dec 2008, 4:18 PM Senate

   Environment

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 80% attendance

3. 1st Dec 2008, 10:19 PM Senate

   Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 5) Bill 2008 — In Committee

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

4. edited 7th Oct 2014

   12th Nov 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

   Motions — Uranium Exports — Take into account public opinion and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 54% attendance

5. 23rd Sep 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

   International Day of Peace

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

6. 22nd Sep 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

   Business — Rearrangement

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 86% attendance

7. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

   International Day of Peace

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 78% attendance

8. 17th Sep 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

   Food Colourings

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

9. 16th Sep 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

   United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Chris Ellison voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 79% attendance

10. 3rd Sep 2008, 4:06 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

11. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

    Russia

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

12. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:47 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

13. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

    Middle East

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

14. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

    Tibet

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

15. edited 21st Jul 2016

    24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

16. 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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    2 rebellions 84% attendance

17. 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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 84% attendance

18. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

    Radioactive Waste Facilities

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

19. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

    Palestine

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

20. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

    War

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

21. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

    5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

22. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

    China — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

23. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

    Tarkine Wilderness

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

24. edited 25th Feb 2016

    18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

25. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

    Gaza

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

26. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

    Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

27. edited 30th Jun 2016

    14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

    Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

28. edited 22nd Jul 2017

    13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

    Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

29. 19th Sep 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

    Treatment of Prisoners

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

30. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

31. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

32. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

    Australian Heritage Buildings

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

33. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

    Iraq

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

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

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

35. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

36. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

    Forests of High Conservation Value

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

37. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

38. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

39. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

40. 10th May 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

    National Capital Plan Amendments — Motion for Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

41. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

42. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Feb 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy - Introduce effective policies

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

43. edited 10th Dec 2016

    26th Feb 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

    Motions - Anvil Hill Coal Mine - Don't approve

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

44. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

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

    Iraq

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

47. 6th Dec 2006, 4:28 PM Senate

    Beijing Olympics

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

48. 6th Dec 2006, 4:23 PM Senate

    Euthanasia

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

49. 5th Dec 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

    World Heritage Convention

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

50. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

51. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

    Oil for Food Program

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

52. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

    Oil for Food Program

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

53. edited 23rd Jun 2016

    30th Nov 2006, 10:06 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

54. 30th Nov 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

    Climate Change

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

55. edited 25th Feb 2016

    30th Nov 2006, 10:08 AM Senate

    Motions - Political Donations - Developers

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

56. 30th Nov 2006, 10:04 AM Senate

    Wheat Exports

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

57. 30th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

    Environment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

58. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

59. 9th Nov 2006, 9:52 AM Senate

    Gwydir Wetlands

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

60. 9th Nov 2006, 9:41 AM Senate

    Vietnam

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

61. 8th Nov 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

    International Jewish Solidarity Network

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

62. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

63. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

64. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

65. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

66. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

67. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

68. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

69. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

70. 11th Oct 2006, 4:15 PM Senate

    King Island Council

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

71. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

72. 12th Sep 2006, 3:50 PM Senate

    Detention of Palestinian Parliamentarians

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

73. 12th Sep 2006, 3:43 PM Senate

    Oil Depletion Protocol

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

74. edited 2nd Jun 2016

    6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

75. 5th Sep 2006, 3:51 PM Senate

    Gunns Ltd

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

76. 15th Aug 2006, 6:28 PM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

77. 10th Aug 2006, 9:55 AM Senate

    Middle East

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

78. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

    Fuel Prices

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

79. 10th Aug 2006, 9:45 AM Senate

    Tarkine Wilderness

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

80. edited 23rd Aug 2016

    10th Aug 2006, 9:40 AM Senate

    Motions - Fuel Prices - Public transport & alternative fuels

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

81. 9th Aug 2006, 6:23 PM Senate

    Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

82. 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

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

83. 29th Mar 2006, 11:05 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Chris Ellison voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

84. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

85. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Limited

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

86. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Mar 2006, 3:58 PM Senate

    Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to India

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

87. edited 14th Apr 2016

    28th Mar 2006, 3:52 PM Senate

    Motions - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Protect habitat

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Chris Ellison voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

88. 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

    Chris Ellison voted No in this free vote

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 96% attendance

89. 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

    Chris Ellison voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

90. 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

    Chris Ellison voted Yes in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance