Robert Halfon MP, Harlow

voted strongly for the policy

A stricter immigration system

by scoring 88.5% compared to the votes below

Why Majority/minority instead of Aye/No?
HouseDateSubjectRobert HalfonPolicy vote
Commons17 Jan 2014Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill absentminority (strong)
HouseDateSubjectRobert HalfonPolicy vote
Commons9 Sep 2015Opposition Day — Assistance for Middle East Refugees MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons13 Oct 2015Immigration Bill — Decline Second Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons13 Oct 2015Immigration Bill — Second Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Dec 2015Immigration Bill — Clause 8 — Offence of Illegal Working MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Dec 2015Immigration Bill — Clauses 13-16 — Residential Tenancies MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Dec 2015Immigration Bill — Support for Failed Asylum Seekers and Illegal Migrants MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Dec 2015Immigration Bill — Clause 34 — Human Rights Appeals within the United Kingdom MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Dec 2015Immigation Bill — Third Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons14 Dec 2015European Union Documents — Relocation of Migrants in need of International Protection Majorityminority (strong)
Commons25 Apr 2016Immigration Bill — Immigration Detention of Those Who Are Pregnant and Vulnerable People MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons25 Apr 2016Immigration Bill — Asylum Seekers: Permission to Work after Six Months MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons15 Jun 2016European Union Membership absentminority (strong)
Commons6 Jul 2016EU Nationals Currently Living in the UK — Right to Remain absentminority (strong)
Commons14 Sep 2016UK Withdrawal from Membership of the European Union absentminority (strong)
Commons19 Oct 2016Rights for EU Nationals if the UK Leaves the EU MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons7 Dec 2016The United Kingdom Leaving the European Union MajorityMajority
Commons7 Dec 2016The United Kingdom Leaving the European Union MajorityMajority
Commons14 Dec 2016Draft Immigration Act 2014 (Current Accounts) (Excluded Accounts and Notification Requirements) Regulations 2016 MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — Decline Second Reading MajorityMajority
Commons1 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — Second Reading MajorityMajority
Commons6 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 26 — Agreement of Representatives of Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Administrations MajorityMajority
Commons7 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 180 — UK To Remain EU Member Unless UK Parliament Agrees Terms for Leaving MajorityMajority
Commons7 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 143 — Financial Liability of the UK towards the EU MajorityMajority
Commons8 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 2 — Undertakings Prior to Giving Notice of the UK's Intention to Leave the EU MajorityMajority
Commons8 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — Clause 1 — Northern Ireland MajorityMajority
Commons8 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — All Clauses Stand Part MajorityMajority
Commons8 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 57 — Protection of EU Citizens' UK Residence Rights MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons8 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 192 — Nuclear Collaboration — Euratom MajorityMajority
Commons8 Feb 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — Third Reading MajorityMajority
Commons13 Mar 2017European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill — Clause 1 — EU Derived Rights and Potential to Aquire Residency Rights for EU and EEA Citizens MajorityMajority (strong)
HouseDateSubjectRobert HalfonPolicy vote
Commons29 Jun 2017Queen's Speech — Energy Prices — Europe — Tuition Fees — Public Sector Pay — Minimum Wage — Student Grants MajorityMajority
Commons29 Jun 2017Queen's Speech — European Union Negiotiations MajorityMajority
Commons11 Sep 2017European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Decline Second Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons11 Sep 2017European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Second Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons14 Nov 2017European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Clause 1 — Repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 MajorityMajority
Commons17 Jan 2018European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Reject Third Reading — Membership of the European Union MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons17 Jan 2018European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Third Reading — Membership of the European Union MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons13 Jun 2018European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Seek Participation in European Economic Area via EU Withdrawal Agreement Negotiations absentMajority
Commons13 Jun 2018European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Clause 1 — Make Withdrawal Conditional on Statement on Negotiations to Retain UK Participation in EU Customs Union MajorityMajority
Commons28 Jan 2019Immigration and Social Security Co-Ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — Second Reading — UK Immigration Controls for EU Citizens MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons13 Mar 2019UK Withdrawal from the European Union absentMajority (strong)
Commons27 Mar 2019EU Withdrawal and Future Relationship Votes — Motion (B) — Leave Without a Deal on 12 April 2019 Majorityminority (strong)
Commons29 Mar 2019UK Withdrawal from the European Union — Withdrawal — Withdrawal Agreement minorityminority (strong)
Commons3 Apr 2019European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill — Clause 1 — No Delay to Withdrawal Beyond 22 May 2019 Majorityminority
Commons8 Apr 2019European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill — Clause 1 — Length of Delay to the UK Leaving the EU bothminority
Commons9 Apr 2019Exiting the European Union — Delay Until 30 June 2019 minorityminority
HouseDateSubjectRobert HalfonPolicy vote
Commons7 Jan 2020European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill — New Clause 5 — Protecting EU Citizens’ Rights — Automatic Right of Permanent UK Residence for Certain EU Citizens MajorityMajority
Commons7 Jan 2020European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill — New Clause 18 — Fee Levels and Exemptions — Limitations on Fees MajorityMajority
Commons8 Jan 2020European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill — Clause 37 — Arrangements with EU About Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Jan 2020European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill — Clause 7 — Physical Proof of Right of Permanant Residence in the UK MajorityMajority
Commons22 Jan 2020European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill — Clause 37 — Arrangements with EU about Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons18 May 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — Second Reading MajorityMajority
Commons30 Jun 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 7 — Time Limit on Immigration Detention for EEA and Swiss Nationals MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons30 Jun 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 13 — Recourse to Public Funds — Ending of Freedom of Movement MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons30 Jun 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 29 — Family Reunion and Settlement MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons30 Jun 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — Third Reading MajorityMajority
Commons30 Sep 2020Draft Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2020 MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons19 Oct 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause — Children in Care and Children Entitled to Care Leaving Support: Entitlement to Remain MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons19 Oct 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause — Leave to Enter: Family Unity and Claims for Asylum MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons19 Oct 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause 4 — EU Settlement Scheme: Physical Documented Proof MajorityMajority
Commons19 Oct 2020Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill — New Clause — Time Limit on Immigration Detention for EEA and Swiss Nationals MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons28 Apr 2021Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 — Motion to Revoke Majorityminority (strong)
Commons7 Jul 2021EU Settlement Scheme — Immigration Powers for the Scottish Government MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Jul 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — Decline Second Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Jul 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — Second Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons7 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause 8 — Children Registering as British Citizens: Fees MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons7 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause 50 — Advertising Assistance for Unlawful Immigration to the United Kingdom Majorityminority (strong)
Commons7 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause 52 — Non-UK Service Personnel: Waiver of Fees MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons7 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 39 — Illegal Entry and Similar Offences — Exemptions MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons7 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — Schedule 6 — Maritime Enforcement — Use of Powers to Endanger Life at Sea MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons8 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause 6 — Exemptions for Child Victims of Modern Slavery, Exploitation or Trafficking MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons8 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 58 — Late Compliance with Slavery or Trafficking Information Notice: Damage to Credibility MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons8 Dec 2021Nationality and Borders Bill — Third Reading MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause — Compliance with the Refugee Convention MajorityMajority
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 11 — Differential Treatment of Refugees MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — After Clause 12 — Changes to the Immigration Act 1971 — Asylum Seekers' — Employment MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 28 — Removal of Asylum Seeker to Safe Country MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — After Clause 37 — Immigration Rules: Entry to Seek Asylum and Join Family MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — After Clause 37 — Refugee Resettlement Schemes — 10,000 Refugees Per Year MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 39 — Illegal Entry and Similar Offences MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 58 — Late Compliance with Slavery or Trafficking Information Notice: Damage to Credibility MajorityMajority
Commons22 Mar 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 62 — Identified Potential Victims etc: Disqualification from Protection MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Before Clause 11 — Interpretation of Part 2 — Compliance with International Agreements absentMajority
Commons20 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — After Clause 12 — Changes to the Immigration Act 1971 — Asylum Applicants — Right to Work MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Schedule 3 — Removal of Asylum Seeker to Safe Country MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — After Clause 37 — Immigration Rules: Entry to seek Asylum And Join Family MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 39 — Illegal Entry and Similar Offences MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons20 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 40 — Offence of Assisting an Asylum Seeker MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons26 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Before Clause 11 — Compliance with the Refugee Convention absentMajority (strong)
Commons26 Apr 2022Nationality and Borders Bill — Before Clause 11 — Compliance with the Refugee Convention — Direct Travel and Prompt Presentation Assessments absentMajority (strong)

How the number is calculated

The MP's votes count towards a weighted average where the most important votes get 50 points, less important votes get 10 points, and less important votes for which the MP was absent get 2 points. In important votes the MP gets awarded the full 50 points for voting the same as the policy, no points for voting against the policy, and 25 points for not voting. In less important votes, the MP gets 10 points for voting with the policy, no points for voting against, and 1 (out of 2) if absent.

Questions about this formula can be discussed on the forum.

No of votesPointsOut of
Most important votes (50 points)   
MP voted with policy5125502550
MP voted against policy40200
MP absent7175350
Less important votes (10 points)   
MP voted with policy25250250
MP voted against policy1010
Less important absentees (2 points)   
MP absent*336
Total:29783366

*Pressure of other work means MPs or Lords are not always available to vote – it does not always indicate they have abstained. Therefore, being absent on a less important vote makes a disproportionatly small difference.

agreement score
MP's points
total points
 = 
2978
3366
 = 88.5 %.


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