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Democratic
· State Representative
Robert Williams
Represents District 62 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 295 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 1,271 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
25 of 47
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 Robert Williams 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 Robert Williams 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. Robert Williams is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
7 of 295 party-line votes.
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
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-04-01 · Passed 96–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Table Amendment 9 Amendment Number 9 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 62–52 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Table Amendment 8 Amendment Number 8 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 71–39 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4216 · Income tax
House: Concur In Senate Amendments · 2026-03-10 · Passed 71–49 · 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
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 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.
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 434 shared contested votes
58%
Christopher MurphyRepublican · District 98 · 61 shared contested votes
54%
Scott MontgomeryRepublican · District 32 · 237 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 (76 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Robert Williams 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.
Introduced47
Out of committee26
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers25
Became law25
Never left committee21
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
James T. Ham
Honor And Recognize James T. Ham For His Many Years Of Distinguished Service To The United States Federal Service And His Unwavering Dedication To His Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-13
Ideal Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor The Founders And Owners Of Ideal Funeral Parlor In Florence County For Eighty Years Of Dedication In Meeting The Needs Of Their Community And To Congratulate Them For Setting An Example Of Successful African American Enterprise In The Pee Dee.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-12
Smith Funeral Home, 75th anniversary
Congratulate The Smith Funeral Home Of Florence On The Occasion Of Its Recent Seventy-fifth Anniversary And To Wish This Family-owned Business Much Continued Success In The Days To Come.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-12
Samuel L. Davis Memorial Street
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of 6th Street In The City Of Hartsville In Darlington County From Its Intersection With 5th Street To Its Intersection With East Home Avenue "samuel L. Davis Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs Along This…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-05-05
Timmonsville National Guard Armory
Direct The Department Of Administration, The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Or The Appropriate Agency, To Transfer The National Guard Armory In Timmonsville, South Carolina, To The City Of Timmonsville.
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Finance · 2026-04-22
Robert Anthony
Recognize And Honor Robert Anthony For His Remarkable Talents In Music, Theater, And Film That He Shares With Purpose And Sincerity.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-01
Darlington County Country Club 100th Anniversary
Recognize And Celebrate The Darlington Country Club On The Occasion Of Its Centennial Celebrations And To Honor Its Significant Contributions To The Darlington County Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-26
Hines Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor Hines Funeral Home Inc., A Leader In The Funeral Service Industry, For More Than A Century Of Combined Professional Experience In Caring For The Funeral Needs Of The Hartsville Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Young & Young Funeral Home, service
Recognize And Commend Young & Young Funeral Home Of Hartsville For Nearly Eighty Years Of Outstanding Service Throughout Darlington County And To Extend The Best Wishes Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives For Many More Years Of Success.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
S. L. Barno Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor S.l. Barno Funeral Directors For The Services They Provide Families In Darlington And Surrounding Communities.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Jordan Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor Jordan Funeral Home For The Long-standing And Sympathetic Service Offered To Families In Darlington And The Surrounding Areas And Wish It Continued Success In Its Eightieth Year.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor Kistler-hardee Funeral Home Of Darlington And To Commend The Mortuary For More Than A Century Of Compassionate Service To The People Of The Pee Dee Region And The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor Mitchell-josey Funeral Home For The Long-standing And Compassionate Service To The Families Of Darlington And The Surrounding Communities Of Darlington County.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Davis Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor Davis Funeral Home For The Long-standing And Compassionate Service The Mortuary Has Offered Families In Hartsville And The Surrounding Communities Of Darlington County.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Belk Funeral Home
Recognize And Honor The Belk Funeral Home For The Many Years Of Sympathetic Service That They Have Offered Families In Darlington County And The Surrounding Pee Dee Region.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
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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