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Democratic
· State Representative
Lucas Atkinson
Represents District 57 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
46%
on 187 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
82%
Yea or Nay on 1,103 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
7 of 9
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 Lucas Atkinson 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 Lucas Atkinson 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. Lucas Atkinson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
101 of 187 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
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
H3558 · Commissioners to Article V Convention
In plain English Establishes qualifications, appointment procedures, oaths, and duties for state commissioners representing South Carolina at a constitutional amendment convention.
House: Override Veto By The Governor · 2026-06-25 · Passed 74–27 · 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 Motion To Reconsider · 2026-05-19 · Passed 72–28 · 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 Motion To Reconsider · 2026-05-19 · Passed 74–29 · 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 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 Motion To Reconsider · 2026-05-19 · Passed 71–29 · 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 Motion To Reconsider · 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
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 608 Amendment Number 608 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 66–24 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
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
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Amendment 27a Amendment Number 27a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 58–56
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 70a Amendment Number 70a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 43–48
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.
Neal CollinsRepublican · District 5 · 314 shared contested votes
82%
Bill HerbkersmanRepublican · District 118 · 305 shared contested votes
80%
Dennis MossRepublican · District 29 · 351 shared contested votes
78%
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 (244 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Lucas Atkinson 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.
Introduced9
Out of committee7
Passed one chamber7
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Baxter Beeson 85th Birthday
Honor And Recognize F. Baxter Beeson Of Marion County On The Occasion Of His Eighty-fifth Birthday And To Wish Him Continued Health And Happiness In The Years To Come.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-08-11
Pee Dee Academy girls softball champs
Recognize And Honor The Pee Dee Academy Softball Team And Coaches On An Outstanding Season, And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association 3a State Championship.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Green Sea Floyd Boys Cross Country
Recognize And Applaud The Green Sea Floyds High School Boys Cross-country Team On Capturing The South Carolina High School League Class A State Championship Title And To Congratulate These Athletes And Their Coaches On An Outstanding Season.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-29
Coach Kip Herlong
Congratulate And Honor Coach Kip Herlong Of Lake View High School For His Hall Of Fame Career Of Thirty-two Years As Coach And Mentor To Countless Student-athletes, To Congratulate Him On The Occasion Of His Retirement, And To Wish Him Much Success In All His…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-14
Columbus Pressley and Claudie E. Pressley Memorial Road
Request The Department Of Transportation Name Nesmith Corner Road In The Community Of Nesmith In Williamsburg County "columbus Pressley And Claudie E. Pressley Memorial Road" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2025-05-07
Pee Dee Academy girls basketball champs
Celebrate The Pee Dee Academy Girls Basketball Team On Its 2025 Win Of The South Carolina Independent School Association Class 3a State Championship Title And To Congratulate The Lady Golden Eagles On Their Impressive Overall Record Of Four State Title Wins.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-25
Pee Dee Academy football champs
Honor The Pee Dee Academy Football Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 2a State Championship.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-01-15
Pee Dee Academy softball champs
Recognize And Honor The Pee Dee Academy Softball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 3a State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-01-15
Tree Limbs Encroaching Over Property Lines
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-11-520, Relating To Malicious Injury To A Tree, House, Outside Fence, Or Fixture, So As To Provide For The Exception Of Trimming Tree Limbs That Encroach Upon A Property Line.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-14
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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