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Republican
· State Senator
Ronnie Cromer
Represents District 18 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
83%
on 80 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 84%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 685 of 700 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
22 of 31
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 7
Roll calls on record
700
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 Ronnie Cromer 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 Ronnie Cromer sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Ronnie Cromer is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
14 of 80 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
Senate: To Continue The Bill · 2026-05-26 · Passed 26–18 · most Republicans 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.
Senate: Rule 15b · 2026-05-26 · Failed 20–24 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3021 · Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
In plain English Requires legislative approval for regulations with estimated costs of one million dollars or more over five years, and makes related changes to regulatory review and judicial processes.
Senate: To Concur · 2026-05-14 · Failed 22–22 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0222 · Utility terrain vehicle
In plain English Allows utility terrain vehicles to be registered and operated on state highways and streets, and permits farmers with certain licenses to operate them without restrictions.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number Rfh-1 · 2026-05-13 · Failed 19–24 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 61b · 2026-04-23 · Failed 17–26 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 24 · 2026-04-22 · Passed 24–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0922 · Appointments
In plain English Changes how the governor appoints members to various state boards and commissions, removing Senate approval requirements from most appointments while making cabinet members serve only during the governor's term.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 4 · 2026-03-24 · Passed 31–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0052 · Driving under the influence
In plain English Increases penalties for driving under the influence, requires victim impact panels, creates a second-degree felony DUI offense, and revises testing and license suspension procedures.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 45 · 2026-02-04 · Failed 19–27 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0052 · Driving under the influence
In plain English Increases penalties for driving under the influence, requires victim impact panels, creates a second-degree felony DUI offense, and revises testing and license suspension procedures.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 45 · 2026-02-04 · Failed 22–23 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0026 · Watercraft Liability Insurance
In plain English Requires owners of watercraft over 70 horsepower to carry at least $50,000 in liability insurance and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-02-03 · Passed 24–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H3021 · Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
In plain English Requires legislative approval for regulations with estimated costs of one million dollars or more over five years, and makes related changes to regulatory review and judicial processes.
Senate: To Concur · 2026-05-14 · Failed 22–22
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment No, 4 · 2026-04-21 · Passed 21–20
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 20 · 2026-03-18 · Passed 19–18
S0052 · Driving under the influence
In plain English Increases penalties for driving under the influence, requires victim impact panels, creates a second-degree felony DUI offense, and revises testing and license suspension procedures.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 45 · 2026-02-04 · Failed 22–23
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
Senate: Rule 15b · 2026-05-26 · Failed 20–24
Democrats 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.
Kent WilliamsDemocrat · District 30 · 123 shared contested votes
63%
Darrell JacksonDemocrat · District 21 · 110 shared contested votes
59%
Russell OttDemocrat · District 26 · 121 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 (15 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ronnie Cromer 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.
Introduced31
Out of committee22
Passed one chamber22
Passed both chambers22
Became law22
Never left committee9
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
Insurance Adjusters
In plain English Requires licensing for insurance adjusters and public insurance adjusters, updates related definitions, and repeals previous adjuster regulations.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 91 To Title 38 So As To Regulate The Licensure Of Insurance Adjusters, Among Other Things; By Adding Chapter 92 To Title 38 So As To Regulate The Licensure Of Public Insurance Adjusters, Among Other…
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Chapin Dance Team
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Chapin High School Girls Varsity Dance Team, Coaches, Program, And School Officials On An Outstanding 2025-2026 Season And To Honor Their Continued Legacy Of Excellence.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-28
Hamm Hardware
Recognize And Honor Hamm Hardware Of Prosperity Upon The Occasion Of Its One Hundredth Anniversary, To Commend The Hamm Family For A Century Of Service, Entrepreneurship, And Commitment To The Community, And To Extend Best Wishes For Continued Success In The Years Ahead.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-04-02
Carol Thomas Memorial Bridge
Request That The Department Of Transportation Name The Bridge In The Town Of Whitmire That Crosses The Csx Railroad Track Along South Carolina Highway 72 "carol Thomas Memorial Bridge" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing The Designation.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions · 2026-04-02
Lake Murray Country Tourism District
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Lake Murray Country Tourism District Upon The Occasion Of Its Forty-fifth Anniversary.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-17
Alpha Delta Kappa
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa And Its Efforts In Supporting Education In The State.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-12
Rita Crump-Saddler
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Rita Crump-saddler And 50 Friends For Their Work To Combat Cancer.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-26
Community development corporation tax credit
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-3531 So As To Allow A Tax Credit To A Taxpayer That Invests In A Community Development Corporation Or In A Community Financial Institution.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Finance · 2026-01-28
Newberry College Football team
Congratulate The Newberry College Football Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Winning The Ncaa Division Ii Super Region 2 Title.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-01-27
Newberry College Women's Field Hockey
Congratulate The Newberry College Women's Field Hockey Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Finishing As National Runner Up In The Ncaa Division Ii National Tournament.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-01-27
Carolina Day
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The University Of South Carolina On The Occasion Of Its Two Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary, And The Entire University Of South Carolina System, For Its Many And Significant Contributions To The Education, Health, And Civic Life Of Our Citizens…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-21
Charles Ruth
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Charles Ruth For His Thirty-one Years Of Exemplary Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Commend Him For His Outstanding Leadership In Wildlife Conservation, Science-based Management, And Public Service.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-21
Michael Leach Retirement
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Michael Leach Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Commend Him For His Five Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Him Much Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-13
National Guard Day in South Carolina
A Senate Resolution To Declare Thursday, May 8, 2025, As "national Guard Day" In South Carolina And To Recognize And Honor The Many Sacrifices And Valuable Contributions The South Carolina National Guard Makes To Protect The Freedom, Democracy, And Security Of Our State And Nation.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services · 2025-05-28
Emily Cummings Cope Retirement
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Emily Cummings Cope Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement, To Commend Her For Her Twenty-six Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Her Much Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-28
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H3021 · 2026-06-25
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4248 · 2026-06-25
Food labeling (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Adopt The Free Conference Report)
H3924 · 2026-06-25
Hemp-derived ingestible (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0011 · 2026-06-25
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H3387 · 2026-06-25
Unlawful occupants of property (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0428 · 2026-06-25
Fraudulent Check Expungement (Senate: To Override The Veto)
H4069 · 2026-06-25
Patient-Friendly Billing (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0052 · 2026-06-25
Driving under the influence (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4300 · 2026-06-25
Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4635 · 2026-06-25
Physical Fitness Services (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-06-25
US produced iron and steel (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0238 · 2026-06-25
Sine Die (Senate: To Override The Veto)
H5683 · 2026-05-26
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Rule 15b)
H5683 · 2026-05-26
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: To Continue The Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 19)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15)
H3021 · 2026-05-14
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (Senate: To Concur)
S0832 · 2026-05-14
University Campus Events Zoning (Senate: To Concur)
S0508 · 2026-05-14
Monuments (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H5018 · 2026-05-14
Agency Head Salary Commission, Governor and Lt. Governor (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0688 · 2026-05-14
DEW UI Tax Code (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-05-14
US produced iron and steel (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4763 · 2026-05-14
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H3558 · 2026-05-13
Commissioners to Article V Convention (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number Rfh-1)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Concur)
H5538 · 2026-05-13
Guarantee Banking Act (Senate: To Lay On The Table)
H5538 · 2026-05-13
Guarantee Banking Act (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4042 · 2026-05-13
Ivermectin (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5217 · 2026-05-13
Deer tags (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5120 · 2026-05-13
Fingerprinting, offenses by minors (Senate: 2nd Reading)
S0688 · 2026-05-13
DEW UI Tax Code (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
H4589 · 2026-05-13
Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H3570 · 2026-05-13
Disclosure of Economic Interests (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4706 · 2026-05-13
Racing facility (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5122 · 2026-05-12
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0454 · 2026-05-12
Charter School Accountability (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0961 · 2026-05-12
Red drum, saltwater fish, deer hunting (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number Rfh-2)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number Rfh-3)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Concur)
H4476 · 2026-05-12
SC-Bahamas Trade Commission (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4382 · 2026-05-12
Nonprescription Ephedrine Products (Senate: 2nd Reading)
S0831 · 2026-05-12
SCDOT Modernization (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4000 · 2026-05-12
Alcohol licensing (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H3569 · 2026-05-12
Domestic violence in rental properties (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5113 · 2026-05-12
Manufactured and modular homes (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5122 · 2026-05-07
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5208 · 2026-05-07
Sales Tax Exemption (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4679 · 2026-05-07
South Carolina Drone Regulation and Public Safety Act (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4163 · 2026-05-07
South Carolina High School Athletic Association (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5113 · 2026-05-07
Manufactured and modular homes (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4189 · 2026-05-07
DHEC Restructuring (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5537 · 2026-05-07
Dillon National Guard Armory (Senate: 3rd Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 700 total roll-call votes this session).
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