Voting Record — Kenny MacAskill MSP, Lothians (14031)

Kenny MacAskill

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

ConstituencyFromToPartyRebellions (explain...)Attendance (explain...)Teller
East Lothian 26 Mar 2021 still in office Alba 0 votes out of 261, 0.0% 261 votes out of 759, 34.4% 0 times
East Lothian 13 Dec 2019 25 Mar 2021 SNP 0 votes out of 166, 0.0% 166 votes out of 243, 68.3% 0 times
Edinburgh Eastern 6 May 2011 23 Mar 2016 SNP votes out of votes out of n/a
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh 3 May 2007 23 Mar 2011 SNP 0 votes out of 598, 0.0% 598 votes out of 606, 98.7% n/a
Lothians 1 May 2003 2 Apr 2007 SNP 13 votes out of 1302, 1.0% 1302 votes out of 1411, 92.3% n/a
Lothians 6 May 1999 31 Mar 2003 SNP 15 votes out of 1142, 1.3% 1142 votes out of 1287, 88.7% n/a

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Interesting Votes

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

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HouseDateSubjectKenny MacAskillAlba VoteRôle
no rebellions, never teller
25 May 2021Stopped being Member, Justice Committee
29 Mar 2021Stopped being Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Justice Team Member),
HouseDateSubjectKenny MacAskillSNP VoteRôle
no rebellions, never teller
2 Mar 2020Became Member, Justice Committee
7 Jan 2020Became Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Justice Team Member),
HouseDateSubjectKenny MacAskillSNP VoteRôle
no rebellions, never teller
HouseDateSubjectKenny MacAskillSNP VoteRôle
no rebellions, never teller
HouseDateSubjectKenny MacAskillSNP VoteRôle
Scotland14 Dec 2006Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 16 — Investigation under section 15: final report and recommendations Majorityno Rebel
Scotland31 May 2006Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — After section 18 Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland31 May 2006Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 18 — Mutilation Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland16 Mar 2006[S2M-4095] Decision Time abstentionno Rebel
Scotland2 Feb 2006Human Tissue (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 10 — Authorisation as respects child who dies 12 years of age or over by person with parental rights and responsibilities Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland15 Dec 2005Family Law (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Schedule 1 — Amendments of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 minorityabstention Rebel
Scotland15 Dec 2005Family Law (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — After section 17 Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland15 Dec 2005Family Law (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 10 — Divorce: reduction in separation periods Majorityunknown Unknown
Scotland26 Oct 2005[S2M-3411.2 (Amendment)] Decision Time abstentionno Rebel
Scotland19 May 2005[S2M-2825.2 (Amendment)] Decision Time abstentionno Rebel
Scotland5 May 2004Nature Conservation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Schedule 6 — Protection of Wildlife Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland6 Nov 2003[S2M-560] Decision Time Majorityno Rebel
Scotland3 Sep 2003[S2M-286.1 (Amendment)] Decision Time Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland25 Jun 2003[S2M-191.2 (Amendment)] Decision Time Majorityaye Rebel
HouseDateSubjectKenny MacAskillSNP VoteRôle
Scotland21 Mar 2002[S1M-2919] Decision Time abstentionaye Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002[S1M-2726.1 (Amendment)] Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill minorityaye Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 3 — Exception: retrieval and location minorityaye Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 3 — Exception: retrieval and location Majorityunknown Unknown
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1F — Exception: use of dog where method of humane dispatch not available Majorityno Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1F — Exception: use of dog where method of humane dispatch not available Majorityunknown Unknown
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1B — Exception: pest control (places unsafe for shooting) Majorityno Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1A — Exception: stalking and flushing from cover minorityaye Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1A — Exception: stalking and flushing from cover Majorityno Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1A — Exception: stalking and flushing from cover Majorityno Rebel
Scotland13 Feb 2002Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 1A — Exception: stalking and flushing from cover minorityaye Rebel
Scotland28 Nov 2001[S1M-2489] Business Motion Majorityno Rebel
Scotland21 Jun 2001[S1M-2012] Decision Time Majorityunknown Unknown
Scotland14 Feb 2001[S1M-1639] Decision Time minorityabstention Rebel
Scotland5 Jul 2000National Parks (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — Section 8 — General purpose and functions Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland29 Mar 2000Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 — After section 48A Majorityaye Rebel
Scotland9 Sep 1999[S1M-131] Decision Time minorityaye Rebel
Scotland18 May 1999Prayers minorityaye Rebel

Policy Comparisons

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

AgreementPolicy
50% Abortion, Embryology and Euthanasia- Against
49% Action to prevent domestic violence and abuse
11% Asylum System - More strict
0% Balance the Budget Without Borrowing
0% Cap or Reduce Public Sector Redundancy Payments
30% Delegate more powers to government ministers
81% Employment rights
80% Energy Prices - More Affordable
25% Equal Number of Electors Per Constituency - for
80% European Union Integration - For
100% Fixed Term Parliaments
81% Further devolution to Northern Ireland
93% Further devolution to Scotland
89% Further devolution to Wales
75% Higher Benefits for Ill and Disabled
63% Higher taxes on banks
100% Homosexuality - Equal rights
50% HS2 - In Favour
98% Human Rights and Equality
60% Increase the income tax - tax free allowance
0% Increase VAT
50% Lower taxes on petrol & diesel for motor vehicles
50% Make it easier to trigger a new election for an MP
100% Measures to reduce tax avoidance.
100% Minimum Wage
100% More funds for social care
50% More powers for local councils
0% Nuclear power - For
65% Openness and Transparency - In Favour
0% Preserve Environmental Protection on EU Withdrawal
100% Proportional Representation Voting System - For
31% Protesting near Parliament - Restrict
42% Reduce central funding for local government
30% Reduce Spending on Welfare Benefits
50% Reduce the rate of Corporation Tax
50% Reducing the number of MPs - for
0% Require voters to show photo ID before voting
0% Restrict 3rd party campaigners during elections
50% Restrict Scope of Legal Aid
100% Right for EU Citizens in the UK to Stay
86% Role of MPs in the House of Commons - Strengthen
50% Schools - Greater Autonomy
100% Smoking ban - In favour
63% Stop climate change
54% Support current and former armed service members
50% Tax Incentives for Companies Investing in Assets
50% Termination of pregnancy - against
13% Tougher on illegal immigration
50% Trade Unions - Restrict
100% Voting age - Reduce to 16
50% Welfare benefits ought rise in line with prices

Possible Friends (more...)

Shows which MSPs voted most similarly to this one in the 2001-2005, Westminster Parliament. This is measured from 0% agreement (never voted the same) to 100% (always voted the same). Only votes that both MSPs attended are counted. This may reveal relationships between MSPs that were previously unsuspected. Or it may be nonsense.

AgreementNameConstituencyParty
98.7% Richard LochheadMoraySNP
98.0% Shona RobisonDundee EastSNP
97.8% Stewart StevensonBanff and BuchanSNP
97.8% Maureen WattNorth East ScotlandSNP
97.8% Nicola SturgeonGlasgowSNP

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