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Democratic
· State Representative
Jermaine Johnson
Represents District 52 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
91%
on 277 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
81%
Yea or Nay on 1,092 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
9 of 42
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
Roll calls on record
1,347
126th General Assembly
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 126th General Assembly.
How Jermaine Johnson 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 Jermaine Johnson 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. Jermaine Johnson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
26 of 277 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-08-11 · Passed 43–51 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4763 · Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
In plain English Prohibits approaching, impeding, harming, or harassing first responders or emergency medical care providers after being warned verbally.
House: Grant Free Conference Powers · 2026-06-25 · Failed 74–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4763 · Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
In plain English Prohibits approaching, impeding, harming, or harassing first responders or emergency medical care providers after being warned verbally.
House: Grant Free Conference Powers · 2026-06-25 · Failed 82–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 213 Amendment Number 213 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 77–30 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 271 Amendment Number 271 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 73–25 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 15 Amendment Number 15sub · 2026-05-19 · Passed 73–27 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 613 Amendment Number 613 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 70–33 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 611 Amendment Number 611 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 73–27 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 610 Amendment Number 610 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 72–29 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 609 Amendment Number 609 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 69–27 · most Democrats 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
Republicans 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.
Christopher MurphyRepublican · District 98 · 60 shared contested votes
57%
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 388 shared contested votes
53%
James TeepleRepublican · District 116 · 409 shared contested votes
47%
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 (255 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jermaine Johnson 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.
Introduced42
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee33
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Tax credit for child care expenses
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-6-3380, Relating To The Income Tax Credit For Child And Dependent Care Expenses, So As To Make The Credit Refundable And To Delete A Provision That Otherwise Reduces The Amount Of The Credit.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-08-11
Hispanic Heritage Month
Congratulate And Recognize Alianza Latina, In Commemoration Of National Hispanic Heritage Month, For Its Outstanding Contributions To The Hispanic And Latino Community Of South Carolina, And To Recognize The Growing Importance Of The Significant Contributions Of Hispanic And Latino South Carolinians To The Economic And…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Gregory "GG" Jackson II
Honor And Recognize Gregory "gg" Jackson Ii For His Outstanding Professional Basketball Achievements And His Philanthropic Contributions To The Kershaw County Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Capital Projects
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 4-10-330, Relating To The Purposes For Which Proceeds Of The Capital Project Sales Tax May Be Used So As To Include Operations For Emergency Services.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-06-25
Data Center Moratorium
Prohibit Governmental Entities Of This State, Counties, Municipalities, Or Political Subdivisions From Accepting Or Taking Any Action On Permits Or Applications For Data Centers Until The General Assembly Establishes A Comprehensive Oversight And Approval Process For New Data Centers In This State, And To Define…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-04-14
Jennie Mixon 100th birthday
Congratulate Mother Jennie D. Mixon On The Occasion Of Her One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-02
Energy Affordability Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "energy Affordability Act" By Amending Section 58-37-20, Relating To The Public Service Commission, So As To Provide For Demand-side Pilot Programs; By Amending Section 58-37-120, Relating To Applications For Permit, So As To Require A…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-04-01
Inmate minimum wage
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 24-3-230 So As To Provide For The Compensation Of Certain Inmates; By Amending Section 24-1-295, Relating To Inmates Employed For Work Involving Exportation Of Products, So As To Provide Inmates May Not Be Compensated Less…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-03-11
State Retirement Income Tax Deduction
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-1172 So As To Allow A South Carolina Income Tax Deduction Of All South Carolina State Retirement Income; And By Amending Section 12-6-1170, Relating To Retirement Income Deductions, So As To Make A Conforming Change.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-03-11
Fred J. Grooms' service
Recognize And Honor First Sergeant Fred J. Grooms Sr. (retired) For His Lifetime Of Service To His Community, His Church, And His Nation.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-03
John Lakin – honoring him for his work
Recognize And Honor John Lakin For His Outstading Contributions To Gospel Music And To The People Of The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-24
Housing tax credit
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-3796 So As To Allow An Alternative Low-income Housing Tax Credit For Preserving Existing Buildings And Housing Resources To Provide Low-income Housing.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Luck · 2026-01-20
Columbia HS JAG Program
Recognize And Honor The Columbia High School Jag Program And Its Vital Mission To Equip Its Students For Academic Success And Beyond.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-14
Naegleria Fowleri
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 25 To Chapter 55, Title 44 So As To Require Owners And Operators Of Certain Freshwater Locations To Post A Notice To Raise Awareness Of The Amoeba Naegleria Fowleri And How To Minimize The Risk…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs · 2026-01-14
E.C. Nelson sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Elis Curtis Nelson, To Celebrate His Life, And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-14
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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