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Democratic
· State Representative
Kambrell Garvin
Represents District 77 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
97%
on 238 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
82%
Yea or Nay on 1,106 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
17 of 45
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 Kambrell Garvin 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 Kambrell Garvin 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. Kambrell Garvin is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 238 party-line votes.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 7 Amendment Number 7 · 2026-05-18 · Passed 83–20 · 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
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
H3046 · Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images
House: Passage Of Bill · 2025-04-01 · Passed 96–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3276 · SC Hands-Free Act
House: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2025-03-27 · Passed 70–29 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 145, Section 87, Part 1b Amendment Number 145sub · 2025-03-11 · Passed 15–91 · 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 · 58 shared contested votes
57%
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 397 shared contested votes
55%
Micah CaskeyRepublican · District 89 · 355 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 (241 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kambrell Garvin 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.
Introduced45
Out of committee17
Passed one chamber17
Passed both chambers17
Became law17
Never left committee28
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Rev. Hudson
Congratulate Reverend Douglas M. Hudson On His Twenty-year Anniversary As Pastor Of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church And To Recognize Him For His Outstanding Spiritual Leadership And Service To His Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Frank Palma Ardailo, sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Frank Palma Ardaiolo Of Seabrook Island And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-12
South Carolina Speed Safety Act of 2026
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Speed Safety Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 12 To Chapter 5, Title 56 So As To Provide Definitions, And To Provide Certain Local Governmental Agencies To Employ Speed-safety Systems; By Amending Section…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works · 2026-04-30
Melody Patten sympathy
Express The Sincere Sympathy Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten And To Honor Her Life And Legacy With Gratitude For Her Contributions To Her Community And This State.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-23
"Alpha Day" at the State house
Encourage All Citizens To Recognize And Honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. For One Hundred And Nineteen Years Of Contributions In Its Commitment Of Making Our Communities Stronger And Better And To Declare April 14, 2026, As "alpha Day At The State Capitol."
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-02
Armed Forces Surviving Spouse License Plates
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-3-14930, Relating To The Issuance Of Special License Plates Reflective Of Exemplary Service Awards, So As To Provide For The Issuance Of Armed Forces Surviving Spouse Special License Plates.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works · 2026-03-31
Blythewood girls basketball champs
Recognize And Honor The Blythewood High School Girls Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2026 South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division I State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-26
Westwood HS boys basketball champs
Recognize And Honor The Westwood High School Boys Basketball Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2026 Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title And To Salute Them On A Fine Season.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-26
Kindred Hearts of SC
Recognize And Honor Kindred Hearts Of South Carolina For Their Work Supporting Kinship Caregivers In A Comprehensive Manner And Helping Kinship Caregivers Identify And Navigate Needed Resources To Ensure Safe And Healthy Living Environments For Fellow South Carolinians.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-12
Corey Mitchell MS Foundation
Recognize And Honor The Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation For The Organization's Outstanding Work In Providing Education, Advocacy, And Resources To Those Affected By Multiple Sclerosis; To Extend Best Wishes To Founder Corey Mitchell For Much Continued Success In Fulfilling That Organization's Worthy Mission; And…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-11
Centra Green, 90th Birthday
Congratulate Centra Lee Green On The Occasion Of Her Ninetieth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-11
King George
Recognize And Honor King George, A Rising Force In Blues Music And To Welcome Him To Myrtle Beach To Perform In Live Concert With Money Train.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-08
TiffanyJ
Recognize And Commend Tiffanyj For Her Exceptional Community Service And To Celebrate The Twelfth And Final Beauty, You Are Boot Camp, Which Has Shaped The Lives Of So Many Young Girls Across The Southeast.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-08
Federal Due Process
Affirm The Constitutional Right Of Due Process And The Obligation Of The U.s. Government To Follow Federal Court Orders.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-05-08
William Rhinehart musical career and contributions
Congratulate And Honor Celebrated Performer William Rhinehart For His Distinguised Career As An Accomplished American Musician And Entertainer.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-01
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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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