Voting Record — Jeffrey M. Donaldson MP, Lagan Valley (10172)

Jeffrey M. Donaldson is currently DUP Chief Whip, and Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Business in the House of Commons),

Note: our records only go back to 1997 for the Commons and 2001 for the Lords (more details).

FromToPartyRebellions (explain...)Attendance (explain...)Teller
13 Dec 2019 still in office DUP 4 votes out of 501, 0.8% 501 votes out of 1012, 49.5% 0 times
9 Jun 2017 6 Nov 2019 DUP 1 vote out of 389, 0.3% 389 votes out of 463, 84.0% 4 times
8 May 2015 3 May 2017 DUP 3 votes out of 238, 1.3% 238 votes out of 467, 51.0% 0 times
6 May 2010 30 Mar 2015 DUP 11 votes out of 497, 2.2% 497 votes out of 1239, 40.1% 1 time
5 May 2005 12 Apr 2010 DUP 2 votes out of 392, 0.5% 392 votes out of 1288, 30.4% 2 times
5 Jan 2004 11 Apr 2005 DUP 0 votes out of 192, 0.0% 192 votes out of 477, 40.3% 0 times
23 Jun 2003 4 Jan 2004 Independent Ulster Unionist no whip 43 votes out of 165, 26.1% 2 times
7 Jun 2001 22 Jun 2003 UUP 1 vote out of 206, 0.5% 206 votes out of 604, 34.1% 2 times
1 May 1997 14 May 2001 UUP 2 votes out of 338, 0.6% 338 votes out of 1273, 26.6% 3 times

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Interesting Votes

Votes in parliament for which this MP's vote differed from the majority vote of their party (Rebel), or in which this MP was a teller (Teller), or both (Rebel Teller).

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HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonDUP VoteRôle
15 Mar 2023Stopped being Member, Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill
8 Mar 2023Became Member, Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill
Commons8 Nov 2021Environment Bill — Clause 24 — Guidance on the OEP’s Enforcement Policy and Functions Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons16 Jun 2021House of Commons Proceedings During the Pandemic Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons24 May 2021Finance Bill — New Clause 24 — Review of Impact of 2% Non-Resident Surcharge bothaye Rebel
Commons13 Oct 2020Fisheries Bill [Lords] — Schedule 3 - Sea fishing licences: further provision minorityno Rebel
Commons30 Sep 2020Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 Majorityno Rebel
Commons23 Sep 2020Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Extension of Requirement to Wear Face Coverings Majorityno Rebel
Commons5 Feb 2020Transport — Eliminate Substantial Majority of Emissions by 2030 minorityno Rebel
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonDUP VoteRôle
Commons18 Jul 2019Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — Lords Amendments — Abortion — Marriage and Civil Partnerships — Transparency etc. tellnono Teller
Commons9 Jul 2019Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — New Clause 10 — International Obligations — Abortion — Sexual and Reproductive Health tellnono Teller
Commons9 Jul 2019Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — New Clause 1 — Marriage of Same-Sex Couples tellnono Teller
Commons19 Jun 2019Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill — The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body — Economic Benefits Across the Nations and Regions Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons19 Jun 2019Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill — Clause 2 — The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body — Corporate Social Responsibility Including Blacklisting Majorityno Rebel
Commons24 Oct 2018Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill — Third Reading tellnono Teller
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonDUP VoteRôle
3 May 2017Stopped being Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence),
Commons19 Apr 2017Technical and Further Education Bill — New Clause — Payments Related to Students Undertaking Apprenticeships Majorityno Rebel
Commons7 Mar 2017Children and Social Work Bill — Clause 12 — Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel — Independent Domestic Abuse Expert minorityno Rebel
Commons3 Feb 2016Opposition Day — Tax Avoidance and Multinational Companies minorityaye Rebel
Commons5 Jan 2016Housing and Planning Bill — Clause 3 — Duty to Promote Other Types of Affordable Housing As Well as the Supply of Starter Homes in England Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons14 Sep 2015Trade Union Bill — Second Reading bothunknown Unknown
Commons8 Sep 2015Finance Bill — New Clause 2 — Report on Application of Climate Change Levy Tax To Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources minorityunknown Unknown
Commons8 Sep 2015Finance Bill — Application of Climate Change Levy Tax to Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources minorityunknown Unknown
8 May 2015Became Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence),
8 May 2015Became Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Business in the House of Commons),
8 May 2015Became DUP Chief Whip,
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonDUP VoteRôle
30 Mar 2015Stopped being Member, Defence Committee
30 Mar 2015Stopped being Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls
30 Mar 2015Stopped being Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Equality),
30 Mar 2015Stopped being Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change),
30 Mar 2015Stopped being Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence),
Commons23 Feb 2015Serious Crime Bill — New Clause 17 — Offence of Failing to Report Harm to a Child minorityno Rebel
Commons12 Feb 2014Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of Estate Agent Regulation to Powys Trading Standards Majorityno Rebel
Commons4 Sep 2013Opposition Day — Living Standards — Energy Prices and Profits minorityunknown Unknown
Commons17 Jul 2013NHS — Government Actions Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons17 Jul 2013Publication of NHS Transition Risk Register and Implementation of Key Francis Recommendations Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons6 Feb 2013Canterbury City Council Bill — Clause 4 — Include Provision of Services In Activities Subject to Street Trading Regulations minorityaye Rebel
Commons9 Jan 2013Opposition Day — Pub Companies — Require Free-of-Tie Option for Tenants Majorityaye Rebel
Commons17 Dec 2012Growth and Infrastructure Bill — Third Reading Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons16 Oct 2012Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill — New Clause 14 — Civil Claims In Health and Safety Cases Only On Basis of Negligence minorityunknown Unknown
Commons5 Jul 2012Joint Committee on Professional Standards in the Banking Industry minorityunknown Unknown
Commons23 May 2012Electoral Registration and Administration Bill — Individual Electoral Registration — Decline Second Reading Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons8 Feb 2012Draft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) Order, 2012 — Spectrum Availability for Local TV Services minorityaye Rebel
Commons8 Feb 2012Draft Local Digital Television Programme Services Order 2012 — Local Digital TV Services minorityaye Rebel
Commons31 Jan 2012Local Government Finance Bill — Clause 8 — Move from Council Tax Benefit to Council Tax Reduction Schemes minorityaye Rebel
Commons18 Jan 2012Local Government Finance Bill — Schedule 1 — Process for National vs Local Allocation of Business Rates minorityunknown Unknown
Commons18 Jan 2012Local Government Finance Bill — Schedule 1 — Considerations When Determining Local vs National Share of Business Rates minorityunknown Unknown
Commons13 Dec 2011Opposition Day — European Union tellayeaye Teller
Commons25 Oct 2011Public Bodies Bill — Third Reading Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons14 Sep 2011Energy Bill — New Clause 1 — Purpose of Green Deal Loans minorityno Rebel
Commons11 Jul 2011European Union Bill — New Sunset Clause — rejected Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons11 May 2011Education Bill — New Clause 9 — Requirement to achieve specified standard: suppliers of careers guidance minorityno Rebel
20 Apr 2011Became Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs),
Commons16 Mar 2011Draft Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 minorityaye Rebel
Commons18 Oct 2010Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 2 — Entitlement to vote in the referendum minorityno Rebel
Commons13 Oct 2010London Local Authorities Bill — Second Reading Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons13 Oct 2010Public Houses and Private Members' Clubs (Smoking) Bill minorityunknown Unknown
12 Jul 2010Became Member, Defence Committee
12 Jul 2010Became Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls
1 Jun 2010Became Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Equality),
1 Jun 2010Became Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change),
1 Jun 2010Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Transport),
1 Jun 2010Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs),
6 May 2010Stopped being Member, Transport Committee
6 May 2010Stopped being Member, Members' Allowances Committee
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonDUP VoteRôle
9 Nov 2009Became Member, Transport Committee
1 Jun 2009Became Shadow Spokesperson (Transport),
18 May 2009Became Member, Members' Allowances Committee
Commons14 May 2008Deferred Divisions — Banks and Banking minorityunknown Unknown
Commons7 May 2008Deferred Division Majorityno Rebel
Commons9 Jan 2008Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill — Preventing prison officers from taking industrial action minorityunknown Unknown
12 Jul 2007Stopped being Member, Transport Committee
1 Jun 2007Became Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs),
1 Jun 2007Became Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence),
1 Jun 2007Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Transport),
1 Jun 2007Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (International Development),
Commons13 Dec 2006Delegated Legislation — Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 tellnono Teller
Commons29 Mar 2006Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill — Allow failed asylum seekers to be given cash rather than vouchers — rejected minorityno Rebel
Commons30 Nov 2005Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill — Clause 1 — Continuance in Force of Part 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 tellayeaye Teller
25 Oct 2005Stopped being Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
24 Oct 2005Stopped being Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
12 Jul 2005Stopped being Member, Regulatory Reform Committee
1 Jun 2005Became Shadow Spokesperson (Transport),
1 Jun 2005Became Shadow Spokesperson (International Development),
1 Jun 2005Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Education),
1 Jun 2005Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Defence),
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonDUP VoteRôle
no rebellions, never teller
1 Jun 2004Became Shadow Spokesperson (Education),
1 Jun 2004Became Shadow Spokesperson (Defence),
4 May 2004Became Member, Transport Committee
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonIndependent Ulster Unionist VoteRôle
Commons16 Dec 2003European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill — New Clause 4 — Conduct of elections under a pilot order minoritynone Free
Commons16 Dec 2003European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill — New Clause 2 — Additional provisions in respect of postal voting minoritynone Free
Commons3 Dec 2003Public Services, Health and Education minoritynone Free
Commons29 Oct 2003Cannabis — reclassification from class B to class C minoritynone Free
Commons29 Oct 2003European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill (Programme) (No. 2) minoritynone Free
Commons22 Oct 2003Deferred Division — Recovery Plan for Cod and the Recovery of the Northern Hake Stock minoritynone Free
Commons22 Oct 2003Iraq — Judicial Inquiry — Not necessary minoritynone Free
Commons22 Oct 2003Iraq — Set up of judicial inquiry — rejected minoritynone Free
Commons20 Oct 2003Courts Bill [Lords] — Clause 30 — Places, Dates and Times of Sittings minoritynone Free
Commons20 Oct 2003Courts Bill [Lords] — Clause 4 — Establishment of Courts Boards minoritynone Free
Commons20 Oct 2003Courts Bill [Lords] — Clause 1 — The General Duty minoritynone Free
Commons20 Oct 2003Courts Bill [Lords] — New Clause 2 — Judicial Independence minoritynone Free
Commons14 Oct 2003Crime (International Co-operation) Bill [Lords] — New Clause 1 — Driver Licensing Information — Clause 27 — Exercise of Powers by Others minoritynone Free
Commons17 Sep 2003Deferred Division — Implementation and Compliance of the Common Fisheries Policy minoritynone Free
Commons17 Sep 2003Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission Etc.) Bill [Lords] [Ways and Means] — Clause 12 — Short Title, Commencement and Repeals minoritynone Free
Commons17 Sep 2003Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission Etc.) Bill [Lords] [Ways and Means] — Clause 4 — Resolutions About Exclusion tellnonone Free Teller
Commons17 Sep 2003Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission Etc.) Bill [Lords] [Ways and Means] — [Sir Michael Lord in the Chair] — Clause 1 — The Monitoring Commission minoritynone Free
Commons17 Sep 2003Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission Etc.) Bill [Lords] [Ways and Means] — [Sir Michael Lord in the Chair] — Clause 1 — The Monitoring Commission minoritynone Free
Commons17 Sep 2003Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Bill [Lords] tellnonone Free Teller
Commons17 Sep 2003Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Bill (Allocation of Time) minoritynone Free
Commons16 Sep 2003EU Constitution minoritynone Free
Commons16 Sep 2003EU Constitution minoritynone Free
Commons16 Sep 2003Electricity Supply minoritynone Free
Commons10 Sep 2003Deferred Divisions — Local Government Finance (England) — Local Government Finance (England) Majoritynone Free
Commons10 Sep 2003Deferred Divisions — Local Government Finance (England) — Local Government Finance (England) Majoritynone Free
Commons10 Sep 2003Deferred Divisions — Local Government Finance (England) Majoritynone Free
Commons10 Sep 2003Fairness and Security in Old Age minoritynone Free
Commons10 Sep 2003Fairness and Security in Old Age minoritynone Free
Commons9 Sep 2003Teacher Shortages minoritynone Free
Commons9 Sep 2003Teacher Shortages minoritynone Free
Commons15 Jul 2003Sexual Offences Bill minoritynone Free
Commons9 Jul 2003Hunting Bill — New Clause 1 — Compensation minoritynone Free
Commons9 Jul 2003Hunting Bill — New Clause 1 — Compensation minoritynone Free
Commons9 Jul 2003Convention on the Future of Europe minoritynone Free
Commons9 Jul 2003Convention on the Future of Europe minoritynone Free
Commons8 Jul 2003Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — Schedule 13 — Repeals and Revocations minoritynone Free
Commons8 Jul 2003Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — New Clause 2 — Duty of The CHAI to Prepare Standards Guidance Relating to Health Care minoritynone Free
Commons8 Jul 2003Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — New Clause 9 — Foundation Patients' Fora minoritynone Free
Commons8 Jul 2003Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — NHS Community Trusts minoritynone Free
Commons8 Jul 2003Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — NHS Foundation Trusts minoritynone Free
Commons2 Jul 2003Deferred Divisions — Defence — Immigration minoritynone Free
Commons2 Jul 2003Deferred Divisions — Defence Majoritynone Free
Commons25 Jun 2003Deferred Division — Sexual Orientation Discrimination Majoritynone Free
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonUUP VoteRôle
1 Jun 2003Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry),
1 Jun 2003Stopped being Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions),
1 Jun 2003Stopped being Shadow Minister (Defence),
Commons13 May 2003Finance Bill — Clause 9 — Bingo Duty Majorityaye Rebel
Commons12 May 2003Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Bill — Clause 6 — Modification Of Enactments tellnono Teller
Commons12 May 2003Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Bill tellnono Teller
Commons27 Mar 2003Police (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords] — New Clause 4 — Appointment of Constables with Special Policing Skills minorityunknown Unknown
1 Jun 2002Became Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry),
1 Jun 2002Became Shadow Minister (Defence),
1 Jun 2002Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury),
1 Jun 2002Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs),
1 Jun 2002Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government),
16 Jul 2001Became Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
16 Jul 2001Became Member, Regulatory Reform Committee
7 Jun 2001Became Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
1 Jun 2001Stopped being Member, Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee
1 Jun 2001Became Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury),
1 Jun 2001Became Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government),
1 Jun 2001Became Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions),
HouseDateSubjectJeffrey M. DonaldsonUUP VoteRôle
Commons4 Apr 2001Election Publications Bill [Lords] Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons4 Apr 2001Election Publications Bill [Lords] Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons4 Apr 2001Deferred Divisions - Northern Ireland minorityaye Rebel
Commons13 Dec 2000The Economy Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons23 Oct 2000Election of Speaker Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons11 Jul 2000Police (Northern Ireland) Bill tellnono Teller
Commons11 Jul 2000Police (Northern Ireland) Bill - District policing partnership sub-groups for Belfast tellnono Teller
12 Jun 2000Stopped being Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
12 Jun 2000Became Member, Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee
1 Jun 2000Stopped being Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry),
Commons24 Feb 1999City of London (Ward Elections) Bill (By Order) Majorityunknown Unknown
Commons10 Feb 1999Poverty and Social Exclusion (National Strategy) Majorityno Rebel
Commons22 Jul 1998Northern Ireland Bill - Previous enactments tellnono Teller
28 Jul 1997Became Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
1 Jun 1997Became Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry),

Policy Comparisons

This chart shows the percentage agreement between this MP and each of the policies in the database, according to their voting record.

AgreementPolicy
69% Balance the Budget Without Borrowing
0% Corporal punishment of children - Against
75% Cull Badgers
0% Decamp from Palace of Westminister During Works
50% Employee Shareholder Status
69% Encourage and incentivise saving
81% Extend Right to Buy to Housing Associations
30% Fox hunting - Ban
44% Fully Elected House of Lords
38% GP Commissioning in the NHS
57% Higher taxes on alcoholic drinks
50% Hold a UK referendum on Lisbon EU Treaty
100% In Favour of Mass Surveillance
27% Increase VAT
99% Iraq 2003 - For the invasion
59% Iraq Investigation - Necessary
41% Labour's Terrorism laws - For
79% Limit NHS Foundation Trust Private Patient Income
58% Measures to reduce tax avoidance.
15% No detention without charge or trial
38% Openness and Transparency - In Favour
63% Police and Crime Commissioners
66% Promote Occupational Pensions
33% Protesting near Parliament - Restrict
36% Reduce the rate of Corporation Tax
50% Regulation of Shale Gas Extraction
46% Restrict Scope of Legal Aid
25% Retain funds from council house sales locally
67% Retention of Business Rates by Local Government
25% Role of MPs in the House of Commons - Strengthen
69% Schools - Greater Autonomy
48% Stop climate change
76% Support current and former armed service members
82% Trade Unions - Restrict
50% Transparency of Parliament
79% Trident replacement - In favour
5% University Tuition Fees - For
91% Use of UK Military Forces Overseas
71% Woman's pension age increase - slow transition

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