Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · South Carolina
Republican
· State Representative
Brandon Newton
Represents District 45 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
97%
on 306 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 1,316 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
19 of 39
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,347
126th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 126th General Assembly.
How Brandon Newton 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 Brandon Newton sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Brandon Newton is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
8 of 306 party-line votes.
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-08-11 · Passed 43–51 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Commit · 2026-06-25 · Passed 58–37 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4270 · Evictions
House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · 2026-05-13 · Passed 62–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
House: Adopt Amendment 9a Amendment Number 9a · 2026-05-06 · Failed 24–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4767 · Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
In plain English Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician contracts while allowing recoupment of certain expenses and protection of legitimate business interests.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-26 · Passed 58–53 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4767 · Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
In plain English Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician contracts while allowing recoupment of certain expenses and protection of legitimate business interests.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-25 · Passed 65–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 18a Amendment Number 18a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 39–60 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 2a Amendment Number 2a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 85–26 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-04-21 · Failed 54–54
H4767 · Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
In plain English Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician contracts while allowing recoupment of certain expenses and protection of legitimate business interests.
House: Table Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-03-25 · Failed 53–53
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 26 Amendment Number 26 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 50–48
H4759 · Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-02-04 · Passed 56–53
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 55a Amendment Number 55a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 45–50
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.
Lucas AtkinsonDemocrat · District 57 · 354 shared contested votes
75%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 433 shared contested votes
59%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 337 shared contested votes
49%
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 (31 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brandon Newton 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.
Introduced39
Out of committee21
Passed one chamber21
Passed both chambers19
Became law19
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Physical Fitness Services
In plain English Allows electronic notification for automatic renewal of physical fitness service contracts.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-79-60, Relating To Physical Fitness Service Contracts, So As To Allow The Use Of Electronic Notification For Automatic Renewal Of Contracts. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 255 · 2026-07-01
Sales Tax Exemption
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide That Certain Unprepared Foods, That May Be Purchased With Food Coupons Which Are Exempt From Taxes, Are Not Limited To Certain Federal Regulations. -…
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment
In plain English Exempts certain equipment sold to internet and communications service providers from sales tax and establishes a refund process, but prohibits data centers from using these exemptions.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 31 To Chapter 9, Title 58 So As To Permit Certain Items Sold To Or Used By Internet Access Service Providers And Communications Service Providers To Be Exempt From Sales Tax, To Establish A Process…
Became lawEffective date See Act for Effective Date · 2026-06-05
Political parties and primaries
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-17-560, Relating To The Authority Of The State Executive Committee Of A Political Party To Hear Certain Primary Protests And Contests, So As To Require The State Executive Committee To Also Hear Protests And Contests…
Became lawEffective date See Act for Effective Date · 2026-06-05
Poll Worker Pay
In plain English Excludes poll worker pay from retirement system earnings and state income calculations for election managers and clerks.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-1-10, Relating To Definitions Applicable To The South Carolina Retirement System, So As To Provide Earnable Compensation Does Not Include Certain Amounts Paid To Managers And Clerks Of Elections; And By Amending Section 12-6-1120, Relating…
Became lawAct No. 183 · 2026-06-02
Candidate filing
In plain English Shortens the candidate filing period, establishes filing and certification fees for primary candidates, and adjusts procedures for replacing withdrawn or deceased candidates.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-11-15, Relating To Qualifications To Run As A Candidate In General Elections, So As To Shorten The Candidate Filing Period, To Provide Filing Fees For Candidates Seeking Nomination By Political Party Primary Or Convention, To…
Became lawAct No. 137 · 2026-05-26
Taxes
In plain English Exempts the first $10,000 of business personal property value from property tax and reduces corporate license tax fees on the first $50 million of capital stock under certain circumstances.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "state Of South Carolina Small Business Tax Cut Of 2026"; By Amending Section 12-37-220, Relating To Property Tax Exemptions, So As To Exempt The First Ten Thousand Dollars Of Net Depreciated Value Of…
Passed one chamberRecommitted to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-05-14
The Lancaster Police Department, Law Enforcement Accreditation
Congratulate The Lancaster Police Department For Being Awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation By The Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-13
Major Matt Shaw, retirement
Recognize And Honor Major Matt Shaw, Chief Deputy With The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Twenty-seven Years Of Outstanding And Unwavering Service And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-06
Textiles revitalization
In plain English Clarifies which rehabilitation expenses qualify for tax benefits under South Carolina's textiles revitalization program.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-65-20, Relating To Definitions For The South Carolina Textiles Communities Revitalization Act, So As To Specify Qualifying Requirements For Certain Rehabilitation Expenses.
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Finance · 2026-05-05
LCI-Lineberger Construction Inc., 30th anniversary
Congratulate Lci-lineberger Construction Inc. Of Lancaster At The Celebration Of Its Thirtieth Anniversary, To Express Appreciation For Its Three Decades Of Exceptional Service And Significant Economic Impact In The Midlands And Beyond, And To Extend Best Wishes For Continued Success In The Years To Come.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-15
Cooley Group 100th Anniversary
Recognize The Cooley Group For Their Continuous Efforts To Sustainably Meet The Needs Of Customers Worldwide And To Congratulate Them Upon Their 100th Anniversary.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-02
Robert Eugene Ryggs, retirement
Honor And Congratulate Robert Eugene Ryggs Of The South Carolina Department Of Transportation On The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Extend Deep Appreciation For His Twenty-eight Years Of Distinguished Service To The Department, And To Offer Best Wishes For A Satisfying And Rewarding Retirement.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
Special Permits
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 61-4-524 So As To Provide That The Department Of Revenue May Issue Certain Special Permits To An Establishment That Authorizes The Purchase And Sale For On-premises Consumption Of Beer And Wine At An Occasion Held…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Neese · 2026-03-31
Provider Appreciation Day
Proclaim May 8, 2026, As Provider Appreciation Day In South Carolina And To Urge All Citizens To Recognize Child Care Providers For Their Important Work And How Valuable They Are To Our Communities.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-11
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Invoke The Previous Question (cloture))
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Amendment 2a Amendment Number 2a)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Motion To Waive Rule 4.8)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Waive Rule 4.8)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (House: Proviso To 117.220)
H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4042 · 2026-08-11
Ivermectin (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H4300 · 2026-08-11
Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H3924 · 2026-06-25
Hemp-derived ingestible (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0011 · 2026-06-25
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4042 · 2026-06-25
Ivermectin (House: Table Motion To Commit)
H4042 · 2026-06-25
Ivermectin (House: Commit)
H3387 · 2026-06-25
Unlawful occupants of property (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0428 · 2026-06-25
Fraudulent Check Expungement (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
H4069 · 2026-06-25
Patient-Friendly Billing (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H3558 · 2026-06-25
Commissioners to Article V Convention (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
H3021 · 2026-06-25
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4248 · 2026-06-25
Food labeling (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H5538 · 2026-06-25
Guarantee Banking Act (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (House: Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (House: Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4635 · 2026-06-25
Physical Fitness Services (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-06-25
US produced iron and steel (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0238 · 2026-06-25
Sine Die (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
S0922 · 2026-06-25
Appointments (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H5683 · 2026-05-20
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Passage Of Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-20
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Passage Of Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 16 Amendment Number 16)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 17 Amendment Number 17sub)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 18 Amendment Number 18)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Adopt Amendment 21 Amendment Number 21)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 605 Amendment Number 605)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 22 Amendment Number 22)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 46 Amendment Number 46)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 65 Amendment Number 65)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 124 Amendment Number 124)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 144 Amendment Number 144)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 303 Amendment Number 303)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 309 Amendment Number 309)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 435 Amendment Number 435)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 482 Amendment Number 482)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 601 Amendment Number 601)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 602 Amendment Number 602)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1347 total roll-call votes this session).
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