Mark Bishop and Christopher Back have voted the same way 35% of the time

Between March 2009 and June 2014 Mark Bishop and Christopher Back have voted in the same division 775 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 506 times. They have only voted the same 269 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 506 times. They have only voted the same 269 times.

1. edited 4th Jan 2015

   26th Jun 2014, 12:51 PM Senate

   Motions - Youth Mental Health - Redirect chaplaincy funding to qualified mental health workers

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

2. edited 19th Jul 2019

   25th Jun 2014, 4:00 PM Senate

   Motions - Solar Energy - NSW Solar Energy eXchange Initiative

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

3. edited 2nd Mar 2017

   23rd Jun 2014, 9:38 PM Senate

   Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill 2013 - in Committee - Local community consultation

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 61% attendance

4. edited 10th Oct 2014

   23rd Jun 2014, 12:59 PM Senate

   Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014 - Third Reading - Read a third time

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Christopher Back voted Yes

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

5. edited 7th Oct 2014

   23rd Jun 2014, 12:46 PM Senate

   Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Christopher Back voted Yes

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

6. edited 10th Oct 2014

   23rd Jun 2014, 12:42 PM Senate

   Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Find other means to raise revenue

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 67% attendance

7. 16th Jun 2014, 9:26 PM Senate

   Regulations and Determinations — Export Market Development Grants (Extended Lodgement and Consultant Quality Incentive) Determination 2012; Disallowance

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

8. edited 7th Oct 2014

   16th Jun 2014, 5:54 PM Senate

   Documents - World Heritage Committee - Protect the Fitzroy Delta, Keppel Bay, north Curtis Island and northern section of the reef

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

9. 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

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Christopher Back voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 89% attendance

10. edited 27th Dec 2014

    15th May 2014, 12:14 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Bentley blockade

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

11. 15th May 2014, 12:08 PM Senate

    Motions — Family Payments

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

12. 14th May 2014, 3:57 PM Senate

    Documents — Note Printing Australia; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

13. edited 9th Oct 2014

    25th Mar 2014, 1:51 PM Senate

    Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Share mining boom benefits

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

14. edited 9th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2014, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Stop further approvals

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

15. edited 4th Nov 2016

    17th Mar 2014, 4:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Regulation of Lobbyists - Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

16. 6th Mar 2014, 2:00 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Clean Energy Auction Revocation Determination 2014; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

17. 6th Mar 2014, 1:27 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Civil Aviation Order 48.1 Instrument 2013; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

18. edited 27th Dec 2014

    6th Mar 2014, 11:40 AM Senate

    Landholders' Right to Refuse (Gas and Coal) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

19. edited 27th Dec 2014

    4th Mar 2014, 3:57 PM Senate

    Motions - Biennale of Sydney - Commend protest against Transfield sponsorship

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

20. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Jun 2013, 1:34 PM Senate

    Social Security Amendment (Supporting More Australians into Work) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Increase Newstart and support single parents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

21. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Jun 2013, 1:10 PM Senate

    Bills - Australian Education Bill 2013, Australian Education (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; Second Reading

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

22. 25th Jun 2013, 5:50 PM Senate

    Bills — Australian Jobs Bill 2013; Second Reading

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

23. 24th Jun 2013, 4:56 PM Senate

    Documents — Pollution Reduction Program; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

24. edited 24th Oct 2014

    20th Jun 2013, 11:28 AM Senate

    Marriage Act Amendment (Recognition of Foreign Marriages for Same-Sex Couples) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    1 rebellion 95% attendance

25. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Jun 2013, 10:56 AM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

26. edited 30th Jun 2016

    18th Jun 2013, 4:07 PM Senate

    Motions - PRISM - Australia's vulnerability

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

27. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th May 2013, 10:42 AM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

28. 15th May 2013, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions — Leaders' Debate Commission

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

29. edited 7th Oct 2014

    15th May 2013, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions - Live Animal Exports - Establish Office of Animal Welfare

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

30. edited 3rd Dec 2016

    19th Mar 2013, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions - Iraq - Independent inquiry

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

31. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th Mar 2013, 12:32 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Water trigger

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

32. 14th Mar 2013, 12:26 PM Senate

    Motions — Education Funding

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

33. edited 17th Aug 2018

    14th Mar 2013, 12:22 PM Senate

    Motions - Parenting Payments - Reverse transfer to Newstart

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

34. edited 16th Jun 2016

    14th Mar 2013, 12:17 PM Senate

    Motions - International Development Assistance - Increase foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

35. 13th Mar 2013, 4:15 PM Senate

    Documents — Environment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

36. 13th Mar 2013, 4:09 PM Senate

    Documents — Women in the Workplace

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

37. 13th Mar 2013, 4:05 PM Senate

    Documents — Early Childhood Education and Care; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

38. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Mar 2013, 3:58 PM Senate

    Motions — Uranium Exports - Review all bilateral uranium supply arrangements

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

39. 25th Feb 2013, 9:03 PM Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

40. 25th Feb 2013, 1:41 PM Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

41. 25th Feb 2013, 1:13 PM Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

42. edited 14th Oct 2017

    6th Feb 2013, 6:32 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Migration Amendment Regulation 2012 (No. 5) - Disallow

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

43. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

44. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

45. 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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

46. 28th Nov 2012, 6:58 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Murray-Darling Basin Plan; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

47. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Nov 2012, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Right to work

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

48. 28th Nov 2012, 3:46 PM Senate

    Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

49. 28th Nov 2012, 11:20 AM Senate

    Bills — Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

50. 27th Nov 2012, 3:51 PM Senate

    Motions — Thorium Ore

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

51. 27th Nov 2012, 3:48 PM Senate

    Motions — Middle East

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

52. 22nd Nov 2012, 12:10 PM Senate

    Motions — International Energy Agency

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

53. edited 25th Jan 2018

    22nd Nov 2012, 12:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Endangered Species - Giant Australian cuttlefish

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

54. edited 7th Oct 2014

    21st Nov 2012, 12:13 PM Senate

    Higher Education Support Amendment (Streamlining and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Student start-up scholarship payments

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

55. edited 7th Oct 2014

    20th Nov 2012, 9:41 PM Senate

    Water Amendment (Long-term Average Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Ground water amendment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

56. 19th Nov 2012, 8:12 PM Senate

    Bills — Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

57. 19th Nov 2012, 7:41 PM Senate

    Bills — Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

58. 19th Nov 2012, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions — Hicks, Mr David

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

59. 19th Nov 2012, 12:46 PM Senate

    Bills — Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers) Bill (No. 1) 2012-2013, Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Pane...

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

60. edited 12th Apr 2018

    1st Nov 2012, 12:24 PM Senate

    Motions - Newstart - Increase

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

61. 29th Oct 2012, 9:17 PM Senate

    Bills — Customs Amendment (Military End-Use) Bill 2011; Third Reading

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

62. 29th Oct 2012, 9:03 PM Senate

    Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

63. edited 22nd Aug 2016

    29th Oct 2012, 3:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Nationally Threatened Species and Wilderness Areas - Federal responsibility

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

64. 11th Oct 2012, 3:58 PM Senate

    Committees — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

65. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Oct 2012, 11:42 AM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development) Bill 2012 - Considera...

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

66. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Oct 2012, 11:34 AM Senate

    Motions - Manus Island - Designate PNG as regional processing country

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

67. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Oct 2012, 11:30 AM Senate

    Motions - Manus Island - 12 month limit on detention

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

68. edited 7th Oct 2014

    20th Sep 2012, 4:15 PM Senate

    Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

69. 19th Sep 2012, 6:35 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

70. 19th Sep 2012, 6:31 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

71. edited 25th Jan 2018

    19th Sep 2012, 3:50 PM Senate

    Motions - Environmental Conservation - Keep responsibility in federal hands

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

72. 18th Sep 2012, 4:03 PM Senate

    Motions — Hicks, Mr David

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

73. edited 25th Jan 2018

    18th Sep 2012, 3:59 PM Senate

    Motions - Environmental Conservation - Keep responsibility in federal hands

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

74. edited 25th Jan 2018

    13th Sep 2012, 12:03 PM Senate

    Motions - Endangered Species - Keep responsibility in federal hands

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

75. edited 24th Feb 2023

    13th Sep 2012, 11:26 AM Senate

    Environment Protection (Beverage Container Deposit and Recovery Scheme) Bill 2010 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

76. edited 27th Sep 2017

    12th Sep 2012, 4:24 PM Senate

    Motions - Riley, Ms Vikki - Condolences

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

77. edited 25th Jan 2018

    12th Sep 2012, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Environment - Keep responsibility in federal hands

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

78. 12th Sep 2012, 3:52 PM Senate

    Motions — Search and Rescue

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

79. 12th Sep 2012, 3:50 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

80. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th Sep 2012, 11:49 AM Senate

    Motions - Republic of Nauru - Designate Nauru as regional processing country

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

81. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th Sep 2012, 11:45 AM Senate

    Motions - Republic of Nauru - 12 month limit on detention

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

82. 11th Sep 2012, 4:16 PM Senate

    Committees — Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

83. edited 7th Oct 2014

    11th Sep 2012, 4:09 PM Senate

    Documents - Cubbie Station - Foreign investment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

84. 11th Sep 2012, 3:15 PM Senate

    Documents — Defence White Paper

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

85. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2012, 9:46 PM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development) Bill 2012 - In Commit...

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

86. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2012, 9:23 PM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development) Bill 2012 - In Commit...

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

87. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2012, 7:58 PM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development) Bill 2012 - In Commit...

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

88. 23rd Aug 2012, 12:12 PM Senate

    Documents — Reserve Bank of Australia; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

89. 22nd Aug 2012, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions — James Price Point Gas Hub Precinct

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

90. edited 12th Feb 2016

    22nd Aug 2012, 12:34 PM Senate

    Cybercrime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

91. edited 18th Mar 2015

    22nd Aug 2012, 11:53 AM Senate

    Cybercrime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - In Committee - Agree to amendments introducing limitations on access and disclosure

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

92. edited 27th Jan 2017

    21st Aug 2012, 1:44 PM Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (Cluster Munitions Prohibition) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Ban investment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

93. edited 7th Oct 2014

    20th Aug 2012, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions - Murray-Darling Basin - 4000 gigalitres required

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

94. 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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

95. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 10:17 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Sunset clause

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

96. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 9:09 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Independent annual review

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

97. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 8:31 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Protection and welfare arrangements

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

98. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 7:33 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Transfer to Australia after 12 months

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Christopher Back voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

99. 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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

100. edited 14th Apr 2016

     15th Aug 2012, 3:56 PM Senate

     Motions - Forestry - Westpac and logging on the Solomon Islands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

101. 15th Aug 2012, 3:43 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

102. 15th Aug 2012, 11:25 AM Senate

     Bills — Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012, Second Reading; Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

103. 15th Aug 2012, 11:18 AM Senate

     Bills — Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012, Second Reading; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

104. 20th Jun 2012, 6:37 PM Senate

     Bills — National Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

105. edited 7th Oct 2014

     22nd Mar 2012, 1:46 PM Senate

     Motions — Nuclear Energy - India and other countries standing outside the NPT

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

106. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:41 PM Senate

     Motions — Acknowledgement of Country

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

107. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:37 PM Senate

     Motions — Privileges Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

108. edited 16th Mar 2016

     22nd Mar 2012, 1:29 PM Senate

     Motions - Mining - Use Queensland mining wealth to benefit all Queenslanders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

109. 22nd Mar 2012 Senate

     Motions — Privileges Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

110. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 10:04 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

111. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 9:40 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

112. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 4:32 PM Senate

     Motions — Western Australia Export Fishing Licences - Refuse export licence until observer program established

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

113. 27th Feb 2012, 8:18 PM Senate

     Bills — Members of Parliament (Life Gold Pass) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

114. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Feb 2012, 1:56 PM Senate

     Bills — National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010; In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

115. 25th Nov 2011 Senate

     Bills — Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

116. edited 20th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2011 Senate

     Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

117. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2011 Senate

     Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

118. 25th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

119. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Gillard Government; Censure

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

120. edited 8th Oct 2017

     24th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions - Iraq - Lobby

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

121. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — West Papua

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

122. edited 7th Oct 2014

     23rd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions - Education Funding - Increase public higher education funding

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

123. edited 17th Feb 2015

     23rd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Trans-Pacific Partnership

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

124. 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...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

125. 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...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

126. 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...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

127. 21st Nov 2011 Senate

     Bills — National Health Reform Amendment (Independent Hospital Pricing Authority) Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

128. edited 7th Oct 2014

     2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Committees — Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Membership

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

129. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Assange, Mr Julian

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

130. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Forestry

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

131. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Hungary

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

132. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Socioeconomic Inequality and Marginal Tax Rates

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

133. 1st Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Cluster Munitions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

134. 1st Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — West Papua

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

135. edited 16th Mar 2018

     31st Oct 2011 Senate

     Matters of Urgency - Afghanistan - Confirm withdrawal date

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

136. edited 7th Oct 2014

     11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions - Asylum Seekers - International refugee obligations

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

137. 11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Container Deposit Scheme

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

138. 11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Palestine

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

139. 22nd Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Sri Lanka

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

140. 22nd Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 60% attendance

141. 21st Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — International Day of Peace

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

142. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Moratorium on new coal seam gas approvals

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

143. 13th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Israel

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

144. 13th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Nystrom, Mr Stefan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

145. 12th Sep 2011 Senate

     Bills — Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 60% attendance

146. 12th Sep 2011 Senate

     Bills — Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 60% attendance

147. 17th Aug 2011 Senate

     Motions — Gunns Ltd

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

148. 6th Jul 2011 Senate

     Motions — James Price Point

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

149. edited 7th Oct 2014

     4th Jul 2011 Senate

     Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

150. 4th Jul 2011 Senate

     Bills — National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Home Loans and Credit Cards) Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

151. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

     Bills — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

152. edited 7th Oct 2014

     20th Jun 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

153. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

154. 23rd Mar 2011, 10:36 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

155. 28th Feb 2011, 5:22 PM Senate

     Questions without Notice — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

156. 24th Nov 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

     Global Carbon Budget

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

157. 23rd Nov 2010, 3:55 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

158. edited 24th Feb 2023

     17th Nov 2010, 5:09 PM Senate

     Motions - Non Biodegradable Plastic Bags - Ban

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

159. 15th Nov 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

     United Nations Parliamentary Assembly

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

160. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

     Coal Seam Gas Projects

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

161. 28th Oct 2010, 10:10 AM Senate

     Coal Seam Gas Projects

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

162. 26th Oct 2010, 3:47 PM Senate

     Emissions Reduction Target

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

163. 25th Oct 2010, 4:43 PM Senate

     Restoring Territory Rights (Voluntary Euthanasia Legislation) Bill 2010 — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 47% attendance

164. 30th Sep 2010, 10:12 AM Senate

     Kimberley Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

165. 24th Jun 2010, 4:02 PM Senate

     Adoption of a ‘Robin Hood’ Tax

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

166. 23rd Jun 2010, 10:55 AM Senate

     Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

167. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:23 PM Senate

     Dalai Lama and Tibet

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

168. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:16 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

169. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

     Mandatory Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

170. edited 7th Oct 2014

     22nd Jun 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

     Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

171. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

172. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

173. 21st Jun 2010, 5:27 PM Senate

     Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

174. 17th Jun 2010, 9:43 AM Senate

     Impact of Gaza Blockade

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

175. 15th Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 47% attendance

176. edited 16th Jan 2015

     13th May 2010, 10:13 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

177. 13th May 2010, 10:09 AM Senate

     Population Policy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

178. 12th May 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

     Boat Arrivals

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

179. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th May 2010, 3:52 PM Senate

     Motions - Suspension of processing Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum claims

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

180. 11th May 2010, 4:27 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

181. edited 22nd Sep 2016

     11th May 2010, 4:22 PM Senate

     Motions - Environment: Millewa Forest - Stop logging

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

182. edited 28th Jan 2017

     18th Mar 2010, 9:56 AM Senate

     Motions - Nuclear Non-Proliferation - Note

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

183. 18th Mar 2010, 9:52 AM Senate

     Truth in Political Advertising Unit

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

184. 17th Mar 2010, 3:53 PM Senate

     Captain Peter Bethune

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

185. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Mar 2010, 6:45 PM Senate

     Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 — In Committee — Additional fees for payment in person or in cash

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

186. 11th Mar 2010, 11:43 AM Senate

     Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

187. 11th Mar 2010, 10:02 AM Senate

     Banking

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

188. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

189. 10th Mar 2010, 4:48 PM Senate

     International Labour Organisation Conventions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

190. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

     Home Builders Warranty Insurance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

191. edited 28th Apr 2016

     25th Feb 2010, 4:05 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

192. 25th Feb 2010, 9:41 AM Senate

     National Industrial Manslaughter Laws

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

193. 24th Feb 2010, 4:11 PM Senate

     Dalai Lama

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

194. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

     Mr Liu Xiaobo

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

195. edited 7th Oct 2014

     24th Feb 2010, 12:30 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

196. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

     Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

197. 4th Feb 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

     Dalai Lama

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

198. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

     International Students

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

199. 4th Feb 2010, 10:14 AM Senate

     Mr Viktor Kaisiepo

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

200. 2nd Feb 2010, 12:56 PM Senate

     Afghanistan — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

201. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Nov 2009, 9:53 PM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free permits for coal fired electricity generators

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

202. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Nov 2009, 8:05 PM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Limit overseas permits

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

203. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Nov 2009, 6:27 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

204. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

205. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

206. edited 7th Oct 2014

     26th Nov 2009, 10:24 PM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills — In Committee - Increase emission reduction target

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

207. edited 7th Oct 2014

     26th Nov 2009, 5:27 PM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] - In Committee - Financial support to developing countries

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

208. edited 7th Apr 2016

     25th Nov 2009, 4:49 PM Senate

     Motions - Overseas Tax Havens - Deplorable

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

209. 25th Nov 2009, 4:37 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Dialysis Resources

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

210. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

     Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

211. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2009, 12:14 PM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

212. 23rd Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

     National Disaster Response Plan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

213. 29th Oct 2009, 10:08 AM Senate

     Uganda: Homosexuality

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

214. 28th Oct 2009, 4:10 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Logging Contractors

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

215. edited 10th Jun 2017

     28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

216. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

217. 26th Oct 2009, 1:04 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

218. 17th Sep 2009, 1:22 PM Senate

     Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 46% attendance

219. 17th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

220. edited 18th May 2018

     16th Sep 2009, 4:01 PM Senate

     Motions - Illegal Entry Vessels - Review + report back to Senate

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

221. 16th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Bank Executive Salaries

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

222. 16th Sep 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

     Environment: East Gippsland

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

223. 14th Sep 2009, 8:32 PM Senate

     Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009; Acis Administration Amendment Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

224. edited 17th Oct 2014

     14th Sep 2009, 6:19 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

225. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

     Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

226. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

227. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2009, 1:51 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     1 rebellion 78% attendance

228. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

     Mr Guy Campos

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

229. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

     Motions - Solar Flagship Program - Support program

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

230. edited 16th Dec 2016

     10th Sep 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

231. 9th Sep 2009, 5:04 PM Senate

     Uranium Royalty (Northern Territory) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

232. 9th Sep 2009, 4:46 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

233. edited 21st Jan 2018

     8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

234. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

235. 20th Aug 2009, 10:18 AM Senate

     Afghanistan Elections

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 45% attendance

236. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

     Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

237. 20th Aug 2009, 9:51 AM Senate

     Dalai Lama

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

238. 19th Aug 2009, 7:11 PM Senate

     Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

239. 19th Aug 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

     Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

240. edited 7th Oct 2014

     17th Aug 2009, 9:52 PM Senate

     Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities, and Other Measures) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Compliance and monitoring

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

241. 17th Aug 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

242. 17th Aug 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

     Self-Determinationi for the Uygur People

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

243. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

244. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

245. edited 25th Feb 2016

     13th Aug 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Establish an Anti-Corruption Commission

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

246. 12th Aug 2009, 5:28 PM Senate

     Committees — Privileges Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

247. 25th Jun 2009, 6:41 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2009-2010 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

248. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Christopher Back voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

249. 25th Jun 2009, 9:48 AM Senate

     Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

250. 24th Jun 2009, 10:51 AM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

251. 18th Jun 2009, 4:45 PM Senate

     Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising Bill 2006 [2008] — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

252. 16th Jun 2009, 5:19 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

253. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     16th Jun 2009, 4:17 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

254. 16th Jun 2009, 3:59 PM Senate

     China

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

255. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

256. edited 9th Jun 2016

     14th May 2009, 10:34 AM Senate

     Motions - Remuneration Tribunal Determination - Electorate allowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

257. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

     Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

258. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

     Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

259. 19th Mar 2009, 12:09 PM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

260. 19th Mar 2009, 9:58 AM Senate

     Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

261. 19th Mar 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Whaling

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

262. edited 10th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2009, 9:37 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

263. edited 21st Jan 2018

     17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

     Motions - Child Care - Not-for-profit government-supported childcare

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

264. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

265. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

     Swift Parrot

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

266. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

267. 12th Mar 2009, 10:05 AM Senate

     Executive Remuneration

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

268. 12th Mar 2009, 10:00 AM Senate

     Rio Tinto: Chinalco Purchase

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

269. 12th Mar 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Christopher Back voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance