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Democratic
· State Representative
Jerry Govan
Represents District 93 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
95%
on 277 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
88%
Yea or Nay on 1,186 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
30 of 32
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
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 Jerry Govan 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 Jerry Govan 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. Jerry Govan is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
15 of 277 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H5709 · Special Order, H. 5683
House: Adjourn For The Day · 2026-05-18 · Passed 80–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Amendment 31a Amendment Number 31a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 75–41 · 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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-04 · Passed 95–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4762 · School volunteer chaplains and historical displays
House: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-02-25 · Passed 76–38 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4759 · Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
House: Table Amendment 2 Amendment Number 2sub · 2026-02-04 · Passed 59–52 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 20 Amendment Number 20 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 54–45 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0127 · Catawba Nation
House: Adopt Conference Report · 2025-05-08 · Passed 92–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4216 · Income tax
House: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2025-05-06 · Passed 94–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 32a Amendment Number 32a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 80–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3127 · Failure to stop a motor vehicle
House: Table Amendment 3 Amendment Number 3 · 2025-04-09 · Passed 84–27 · 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
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
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 20 Amendment Number 20 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 54–45
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 · 57 shared contested votes
61%
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 402 shared contested votes
58%
Brandon CoxRepublican · District 92 · 370 shared contested votes
51%
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 (161 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jerry Govan 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.
Introduced32
Out of committee30
Passed one chamber30
Passed both chambers30
Became law30
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Alica James obituary and memorial service
Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Alica Van Rensalier Lewis James Of Orangeburg And To Extend Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-25
U.S. Army Col. Samuel B. Glover Jr., retirement
Honor United States Army Colonel Samuel B. Glover Ii On The Occasion Of His Retirement After Thirty-three Years Of Distinguished Service And Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Eartha Fuller sympathy
Express The Sincere Sorrow Of The House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Eartha "nell" Fuller Of Orangeburg County And To Extend Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Goree Smith sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Franklin Gregory "goree" Smith Of Calhoun County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
St. Paul AME Church 150th anniversary
Celebrate The Joyous Occasion Of The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary Of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church And To Congratulate And Honor Reverend Andrew J. Jordan And The Congregation For Their Years Of Faithful Service To The Creston Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Gloria Rickenbacker
Recognize And Honor Gloria Rickenbacker-hutto Of Orangeburg, Founder And President Of The Rickenbacker Xcel Foundation, For Her Many Years Of Tireless Service Raising Funds For Alzheimer's Research.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Hattiemae Green 103 Birthday
Congratulate Hattie Mae Green Of Orangeburg County On The Occasion Of Her One Hundred And Third Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Dr. Leo Twiggs
Honor And Congratulate Dr. Leo Twiggs For Being Celebrated At The Men's Ministry Of New Mount Zion Baptist Church "men Of Excellence" Awards Gala.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Cecil J. Williams
Recognize And Honor Cecil J. Williams For His Extraordinary Contributions To Civil Rights History, Photography, Journalism, And The Preservation Of African American Heritage.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Marion Anderson
Recognize And Honor Marion (morris) Anderson Of St. Matthews For His Many Years Of Service To The People Of Calhoun County, Most Particularly The Citizens Of St. Matthews, And To Extend Best Wishes For Much Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawRead second time · 2026-05-13
sympathy Calvin Wright
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Mr. Calvin Wright Of Orangeburg, To Celebrate His Life, And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-06
Williams Grand Lodge
Recognize And Honor Williams Grand Lodge Inc. On Its One Hundredth Anniversary And To Congratulate Its Members For Their Century Of Service To The State.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-06
SkillsUSA Orangeburg County School District national winners
Recognize And Congratulate The Orangeburg County School District On The Fine Achievements Of Its Career/technical Students At The 2025 Skillsusa Championships And To Wish The Participants And Their Instructors Much Continued Success.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-30
FIRE Squad, National Group Youth Advocates of the Year
Honor And Recognize The Fearless Individuals Reaching Excellence Youth Coalition For Being Named The 2026 National Group Youth Advocates Of The Year By The Campaign For Tobacco-free Kids.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-29
Ruth Brown100th birthday
Congratulate Ms. Ruth Bartley Brown Of Orangeburg County On The Occasion Of Her One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-29
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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