Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Pennsylvania
Democratic
· Representative
Joanna McClinton
Represents District 191 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 564 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,672 of 1,673 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
4 of 6
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 2
Roll calls on record
1,673
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 3, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Joanna McClinton 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 Joanna McClinton 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. Joanna McClinton is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 564 party-line votes.
HB2109 · In preemptions, providing for occupancy limits.
House Floor: PN3488, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-06-08 · Passed 123–78 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1396 · In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in district election officers, further providing for compensation of district election officers; in election districts and polling places, providing for ballot drop boxes; in electronic voting systems, further providing for definitions and for supplies, preparation of the voting system and of polling places, providing for pre-election logic and accuracy testing, repealing provisions relating to statistical sample and providing for post-election ballot audit; providing for electronic poll books and for electronic poll books and election infrastructure equipment bonds; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges and for deadline for receipt of valid voter registration application; providing for in-person early voting; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for date of application for absentee ballot, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for envelopes for official absentee ballots and for voting by absentee electors; in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for applications for official mail-in ballots, for date of application for mail-in ballot, for approval of application for mail-in ballot, for envelopes for official mail-in ballots and for voting by mail-in electors; in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for computation of returns by county board, certification and issuance of certificates of election; in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections; in recounts and contests, further providing for opening ballot boxes upon petition of electors alleging fraud or error and deposit or bond, for recanvassing voting machines upon petition of electors alleging fraud or error and for correction of returns, decision not to be final and evidence for prosecution; in penalties, further providing for interference with primaries and elections, frauds and conspiracy; making an appropriation; and making an editorial change. Amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies and for approval of registration applications; and, in changes in records, repealing provisions relating to removal notices, to transfer of registration and to change of enrollment of political party and further providing for death of registrant.
House Floor: HB 1396 PN 1584, 2025 A620 · 2025-05-12 · Passed 119–84 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1042 · In crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
House Floor: PN3793, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES · 2026-07-23 · Failed 101–101
HB96 · In sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseated lands; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
In plain English Requires notification to a designated individual during property sales involving delinquent real estate taxes and assigns duties to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
House Floor: PN3767, MOTION TO RECOMMIT COMMERCE · 2026-07-12 · Failed 101–101
HB1239 · In general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
House Floor: PN2022 A03976 · 2026-06-30 · Failed 101–101
HB2359 · In computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.
House Floor: PN3684 A03926 · 2026-06-29 · Failed 101–101
HB2037 · In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.
House Floor: PN3579 A03893 · 2026-06-24 · Failed 101–101
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 MehaffieRepublican · District 106 · 627 shared contested votes
53%
K.C. TomlinsonRepublican · District 18 · 627 shared contested votes
53%
Joe HoganRepublican · District 142 · 627 shared contested votes
48%
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 (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Joanna McClinton 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.
Introduced6
Out of committee5
Passed one chamber5
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry – Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry – Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry – Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (200-2) · 2026-10-05
Providing home security devices to seniors; and imposing duties on the Department of Aging.
An Act providing home security devices to seniors; and imposing duties on the Department of Aging.
Not out of committeeReferred to Aging & Older Adult Services · 2026-09-18
Celebrating the momentous and historic occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial.
A Resolution celebrating the momentous and historic occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial.
Became lawAdopted (203-0) · 2026-09-09
Celebrating the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
A Resolution celebrating the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (203-0) · 2026-09-09
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in district election officers, further providing for compensation of district election officers; in election districts and polling places, providing for ballot drop boxes; in electronic voting systems, further providing for definitions and for supplies, preparation of the voting system and of polling places, providing for pre-election logic and accuracy testing, repealing provisions relating to statistical sample and providing for post-election ballot audit; providing for electronic poll books and for electronic poll books and election infrastructure equipment bonds; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges and for deadline for receipt of valid voter registration application; providing for in-person early voting; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for date of application for absentee ballot, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for envelopes for official absentee ballots and for voting by absentee electors; in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for applications for official mail-in ballots, for date of application for mail-in ballot, for approval of application for mail-in ballot, for envelopes for official mail-in ballots and for voting by mail-in electors; in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for computation of returns by county board, certification and issuance of certificates of election; in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections; in recounts and contests, further providing for opening ballot boxes upon petition of electors alleging fraud or error and deposit or bond, for recanvassing voting machines upon petition of electors alleging fraud or error and for correction of returns, decision not to be final and evidence for prosecution; in penalties, further providing for interference with primaries and elections, frauds and conspiracy; making an appropriation; and making an editorial change. Amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies and for approval of registration applications; and, in changes in records, repealing provisions relating to removal notices, to transfer of registration and to change of enrollment of political party and further providing for death of registrant.
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in district election officers, further providing for compensation of district election officers; in election districts and polling places, providing for ballot…
Passed one chamberReferred to State Government · 2025-05-22
Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for definitions, for order of business, for fiscal notes, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for public hearings, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table and for previous question.
A Resolution adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for definitions, for order of business, for fiscal notes, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and…
Became lawAdopted (196-6) · 2025-01-07
“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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HB453 · 2026-10-21
In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI database maintenance, for industry standards, for MLTS signaling and for limitation of liability; in general provisions, relating to emergency management services further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members; in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances; and making editorial changes. (House Rules: PN4080, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2545 · 2026-10-21
Providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections. (House Floor: PN3949, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1827 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause. (House Floor: PN3948, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB69 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for restocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. (House Rules: PN4073, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB116 · 2026-10-21
In terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility. (House Floor: PN1420, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1410 · 2026-10-21
Prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties. (House Floor: PN1864, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1210 · 2026-10-21
In insurance producers, further providing for powers and duties of department. (House Floor: PN1498, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Rules: PN4076, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Rules: PN4076, Revert to PN 2414)
HR138 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the state of civic education in Pennsylvania and develop recommendations on cost-efficient, feasible steps that the Commonwealth can adopt to increase the accessibility and quality of civic education opportunities for students. (House Floor: PN1068)
SB764 · 2026-10-21
In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for conduct of referenda and for court review of transitional plan. (House Floor: PN1322, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB829 · 2026-10-21
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Floor: PN2057, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR536 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of October 11 through 17, 2026, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3442)
SB1372 · 2026-10-21
In general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect and providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes. (House Floor: PN2018, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1303 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. (House Floor: PN2008, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1328 · 2026-10-21
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2059, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB804 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2056, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1961 · 2026-10-21
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact. (House Rules: PN2870, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1961 · 2026-10-21
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact. (House Floor: PN2870, CONCURRENCE)
SB1212 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. (House Floor: PN2058, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB205 · 2026-10-21
In supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance, further providing for supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax. (House Floor: PN0892, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2047 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. (House Floor: PN4084, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR650 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4003)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce. (House Floor: PN3969 A04670)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce. (House Floor: PN3969)
HR532 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3422)
SB922 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations. (House Floor: PN1151, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1485 · 2026-10-21
In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. (House Floor: PN1977, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2593 · 2026-10-21
In general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund. (House Floor: PN4014, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2048 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for administrative, fiscal or logistical services and governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy. (House Floor: PN4085, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1150 · 2026-10-21
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions. (House Floor: PN1399, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation. (House Floor: PN4049, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation. (House Floor: PN4049)
HR615 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3876)
SB1269 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use. (House Floor: PN1973, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB369 · 2026-10-21
In land banks, further providing for definitions. (House Rules: PN4017, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB369 · 2026-10-21
In land banks, further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN4017, CONCURRENCE)
SB838 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN0904, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB453 · 2026-10-21
In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI database maintenance, for industry standards, for MLTS signaling and for limitation of liability; in general provisions, relating to emergency management services further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members; in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances; and making editorial changes. (House Floor: PN4080, CONCURRENCE)
HR657 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 18, 2026, as "Kada Scott Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4041)
HR641 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 8, 2026, as "Frank and Athena Sarris Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3959)
HB69 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for restocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. (House Floor: PN4073, CONCURRENCE)
HB928 · 2026-10-21
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change. (House Rules: PN4086, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB928 · 2026-10-21
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change. (House Floor: PN4086, CONCURRENCE)
HB2443 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (House Rules: PN4082, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2443 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (House Floor: PN4082, CONCURRENCE)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Floor: PN4076, CONCURRENCE)
HB1098 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (House Rules: PN4081, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1098 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (House Floor: PN4081, CONCURRENCE)
HB2474 · 2026-10-21
In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. (House Rules: PN4056, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2474 · 2026-10-21
In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. (House Floor: PN4056, CONCURRENCE)
HR648 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing the month of January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3990)
HR662 · 2026-10-21
Designating October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4050)
SB1431 · 2026-10-21
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers. (House Floor: PN2062, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR538 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3444)
HR617 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3879)
HR539 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3450)
HB1972 · 2026-10-20
Further providing for definitions, for license, for written disclosure of financial interest and for bond; providing for fees, for requirements and prohibitions and for separate pre-contract disclosure; and further providing for contract and for revocation, etc., of license. (House Rules: PN3550, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HR645 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (House Floor: PN3981)
HR591 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3799)
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