Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · South Carolina
Republican
· State Representative
Blake Sanders
Represents District 9 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
95%
on 288 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 1,206 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
7 of 14
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,347
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 Blake Sanders 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 Blake Sanders 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. Blake Sanders is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
13 of 288 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
S0454 · Charter School Accountability
In plain English Requires charter schools to meet fiscal accountability, transparency, admissions, and ethics standards, and increases oversight by authorizers and the state education department.
House: Waive Rule 5.15 Printing · 2026-04-23 · Passed 75–33 · most Republicans voted the other way
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 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Motion To Reconsider The Vote · 2026-04-22 · Passed 53–41 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Adopt Amendment 17a Amendment Number 17a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 56–36 · most Republicans voted the other way
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-26 · Passed 58–53 · most Republicans voted the other way
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-25 · Passed 65–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
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 Motion To Commit · 2026-03-25 · Passed 64–49 · most Republicans voted the other way
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: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-03-25 · Failed 48–62 · most Republicans voted the other way
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 · most Republicans voted the other way
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: Recommit Bill · 2026-03-25 · Failed 29–56 · most Republicans 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
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
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-08-11 · Passed 43–51
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.
Lucas AtkinsonDemocrat · District 57 · 329 shared contested votes
73%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 393 shared contested votes
54%
Chris HartDemocrat · District 73 · 217 shared contested votes
47%
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 (141 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Blake Sanders 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.
Introduced14
Out of committee8
Passed one chamber8
Passed both chambers8
Became law7
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
"You Matter Day" at Palmetto Middle School
Commend Palmetto Middle School For Its Institution Of "you Matter Day" In Memory Of Austin Smith, A Former Seventh Grade Student At Palmetto Middle, In Order To Raise Suicide Awareness Among Students And Assure Them That Their Lives Matter In This World.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-05-15
Sex Offenders
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-3-537 So As To Prohibit Registered Sex Offenders From Entering Upon, Remaining In, Or Loitering Upon The Grounds Of Municipal, County, Or Special Purpose District Parks Without Being Given Expressed Permission By The Parks' Governing…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Collins · 2026-04-22
Impact fees
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 6-1-920, Relating To The Definition Of Public Facilities For Purposes Of Developmental Impact Fees, So As To Include Road Resurfacing; And By Amending Section 6-1-1020, Relating To Refunds Of Impact Fees, So As To Increase…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger · 2026-03-31
Child sex abuse, statute of limitations
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 15-3-555, Relating To The Statute Of Limitations For Actions Based On Sexual Abuse Or Incest, So As To Provide That, For Purposes Of Claims Against A Bankruptcy Estate, An Action Brought By A Victim Of…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-18
Wereth 11
Recognize And Honor The Heroism And Sacrifice Of Private Curtis Adams And The "wereth 11," And To Designate December 17 Of Each Year As "wereth 11 Remembrance Day" In South Carolina.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-02-18
T. L. Hanna Boys Golf
Congratulate The T.l. Hanna Boys Golf Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2024-2025 South Carolina High School League Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title And Applaud Them On A Fantastic Season.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-01-20
T. L. Hanna Girls Golf
Congratulate The T.l. Hanna Girls Golf Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2025-2026 South Carolina High School League Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title And Applaud Them On A Fantastic Season.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-01-20
Passing a School Bus
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-5-2790 So As To Make Vehicle Owners Or Operators Liable To The Department Of Education For Unlawfully Overtaking And Passing School Buses; By Adding Section 59-67-235 So As To Require Operators Of School Buses To…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2025-04-30
SC Native Plants
Recognize The Essential Value And Importance Of South Carolina Native Plants To The State's Environment, Landscape, Agriculture, History, And Economy, And To Encourage State Agencies, Local Governments, And Private Landowners To Use Native Plants For Landscaping, Erosion Control, And Vegetation Management Whenever Possible To Promote…
Passed both chambersRoll call Yeas-103 Nays-0 · 2025-04-23
Anderson Co. EMD 2024 EMA of the Year
Recognize And Honor The Anderson County Emergency Management Division For Its Exceptional Service And To Congratulate The Division For Being Named The South Carolina Emergency Management Agency Of The Year For 2024.
Became lawRoll call Yeas-92 Nays-0 · 2025-04-10
Building codes
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Sections 4-1-190 And 5-25-950 Both So As To Prohibit Governing Bodies From Limiting The Use Of Specific Styles Of Exterior Cladding Or Finish Materials For Residential Or Commercial Buildings.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-04-09
ProStart culinary program
Recognize And Honor The Outstanding Members Of The Anderson District One And District Two Career And Technology Center Culinary Team And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 21st Annual South Carolina Prostart Invitational Title.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-03-26
T.L. Hanna HS girls golf champs
Recognize And Honor The T.l. Hanna High School Girls Golf Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Extraordinary Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division Ii State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-01-16
T.L. Hanna HS boys golf champs
Congratulate The T.l. Hanna High School Boys Golf Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2024 Class Aaaaa State Championship Title And To Salute Them On A Fabulous Season.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-01-16
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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