Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · New Jersey
CA
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 96 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 93%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 360 of 369 roll calls · Senate median 98%
Their bills that became law
6 of 272
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 3
Roll calls on record
369
2026-2027 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026-2027 Regular Session.
How Carmen Amato votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Carmen Amato sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Carmen Amato is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
7 of 96 party-line votes.
S4413 · Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-28 · Passed 10–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
S4513 · Concerns temporary use of funding for open space, recreation, floodplain protection, farmland and historic preservation for certain municipalities.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-06-28 · Passed 10–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
A4745 · Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-03-23 · Passed 29–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
A4745 · Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
Senate Floor: Amend · 2026-03-23 · Passed 30–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
S420 · Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-03-23 · Passed 30–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
S420 · Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
Senate Floor: Reconsidered Vote · 2026-03-23 · Passed 29–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
S685 · Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.
Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-02-24 · Passed 27–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
S3703 · Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.
Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-10-01 · Passed 3–2
A4641 · Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.
Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-10-01 · Passed 3–2
S2191 · Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord.
Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-10-01 · Passed 3–2
S2338 · "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-28 · Passed 7–6
S1836 · "Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.
Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with Substitution · 2026-06-01 · Passed 3–2
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
James BeachDemocrat · District 6 · 71 shared contested votes
28%
Joseph CryanDemocrat · District 20 · 72 shared contested votes
28%
John BurzichelliDemocrat · District 3 · 102 shared contested votes
25%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (9 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Carmen Amato was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced272
Out of committee25
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee242
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 3 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 29Community and Urban Affairs 28Economic Growth 26Military and Veterans' Affairs 24Law and Public Safety 21Environment and Energy 18
Imposes mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for member of district board of elections who willfully allows person to vote when person is not eligible to vote.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-10-01
Increases penalties for voting unlawfully and makes it a strict liability offense.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-10-01
Requires NJTA and SJTA to provide toll discount to veterans.
Out of committeeReferred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee · 2026-10-01
Establishes "Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program" in DCA to support operations and sustainability of volunteer fire companies; appropriates $10 million.
Out of committeeReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-10-01
Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.
Out of committeeReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-10-01
Provides for driver's license suspension for any crime or offense occurring at pop-up party.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee · 2026-09-28
Designates June 6 of each year as D-Day in New Jersey.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-09-28
Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.93. · 2026-09-28
Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and courses.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.52. · 2026-07-22
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.36. · 2026-07-08
Recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers.
Became lawFiled with Secretary of State · 2026-07-06
Repeals codification of AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee · 2026-06-26
Repeals law requiring law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee · 2026-06-26
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
S3042 · 2026-10-01
Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments)
S3526 · 2026-10-01
Authorizes creation of non-lapsing fire academy trust fund by county. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S385 · 2026-10-01
Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S1795 · 2026-10-01
Provides that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors are authorized to install, service, repair, inspect, and maintain fire escapes. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments)
S386 · 2026-10-01
Requires certain residential buildings to have fire barriers in common attic areas. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S3703 · 2026-10-01
Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S1755 · 2026-10-01
Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A4641 · 2026-10-01
Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S4304 · 2026-10-01
Prohibits agreements intended to conceal certain information concerning development of data centers under MLUL. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S2191 · 2026-10-01
Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S1566 · 2026-10-01
Establishes "Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program" in DCA to support operations and sustainability of volunteer fire companies; appropriates $10 million. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably)
S4437 · 2026-10-01
Permits political subdivisions to require grantees of certain economic development subsidies to enter into community benefits agreements. (Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A2757 · 2026-06-30
Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4514 · 2026-06-30
Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1516 · 2026-06-30
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2565 · 2026-06-30
Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3939 · 2026-06-30
Permits dual-use solar energy projects to participate in community solar program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3445 · 2026-06-30
Modifies membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5223 · 2026-06-30
Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2456 · 2026-06-30
Requires school bus drivers and school bus aides to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1322 · 2026-06-30
Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3183 · 2026-06-30
Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection applications for certain solar projects. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S4420 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1552 · 2026-06-30
Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4436 · 2026-06-30
Requires return of unexpended balances from certain FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025 appropriations to Hudson County; authorizes supplemental appropriation to Hudson County for general operating aid. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4384 · 2026-06-30
Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1270 · 2026-06-30
Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4066 · 2026-06-30
Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2260 · 2026-06-30
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S3386 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4404 · 2026-06-30
Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4852 · 2026-06-30
Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3818 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4265 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3946 · 2026-06-30
Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3621 · 2026-06-30
Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4525 · 2026-06-30
Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4495 · 2026-06-30
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4072 · 2026-06-30
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5169 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4883 · 2026-06-30
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish New Jersey Film Trail. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4390 · 2026-06-30
"End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3877 · 2026-06-30
Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2368 · 2026-06-30
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A5330 · 2026-06-30
Permits Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to initiate temporary transfer of funds in certain circumstances. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4477 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5323 · 2026-06-30
Modifies eligibility for alternative business calculation adjustment allowed under gross income tax. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2141 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits cryptocurrency automatic teller machines. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1838 · 2026-06-30
Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3739 · 2026-06-30
Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A4015 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service. (Senate Floor: Amend)
A4015 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1493 · 2026-06-30
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A5327 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027. (Senate Floor: Table Motion)
A5327 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5188 · 2026-06-30
"Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4687 · 2026-06-30
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment. (Senate Floor: Amend)
A4687 · 2026-06-30
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4050 · 2026-06-30
Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5324 · 2026-06-30
Establishes fee on certain employers that employ individuals who receive health benefits coverage through State Medicaid program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 369 total roll-call votes this session).
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