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Republican
· State Representative
Brandon Cox
Represents District 92 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
97%
on 233 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 1,217 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
11 of 20
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
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 Brandon Cox 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 Brandon Cox 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. Brandon Cox is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 233 party-line votes.
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Commit · 2026-06-25 · Passed 58–37 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0933 · Legislative compensation
In plain English Increases combined legislative compensation and service allowance for state lawmakers to $47,500, adjusted every two years by inflation up to five percent.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 59–48 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4270 · Evictions
House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · 2026-05-13 · Passed 62–45 · 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.
House: Adopt Amendment 15a Amendment Number 15a · 2026-05-06 · Passed 62–42 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4759 · Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
House: Motion To Recommit · 2026-02-04 · Passed 63–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 18a Amendment Number 18a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 39–60 · most Republicans 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
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 70a Amendment Number 70a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 43–48
H4759 · Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
House: Table Amendment 2 Amendment Number 2sub · 2026-02-04 · Passed 59–52
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 · 307 shared contested votes
74%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 356 shared contested votes
69%
Leon StavrinakisDemocrat · District 119 · 334 shared contested votes
58%
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 (130 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brandon Cox 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.
Introduced20
Out of committee11
Passed one chamber11
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee9
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Cpt. Reed Koepp retirement
Honor And Commend Captain Gregory R. "reed" Koepp Ii, United States Navy, On The Occasion Of His Retirement After Twenty-seven Years Of Exemplary Service, To Express The Deepest Gratitude Of A Grateful State And Community For His Outstanding Leadership As Commander Of Joint Base Lindsey…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-25
Fingerprinting, offenses by minors
In plain English Clarifies when schools must be notified about juvenile cases, and when fingerprints and photos of minors charged with certain offenses are taken and shared.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-19-2020, Relating To Confidentiality Of Juvenile Records, So As To Clarify When Notice About The Disposition Of A Case Against A Child Charged With Certain Offenses Must Be Provided To A School Principal, And To…
Became lawAct No. 205 · 2026-06-02
Jonathan C. Childers
Recognize And Honor Jonathan C. Childers, A Fourth-year Electrical Apprentice With The Charleston Electrical Contractors' Association And To Congratulate Him On Receiving First Place In The 2026 Abc National Craft Championships.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-14
ALS Awareness Month
Honor Individuals And Families Living With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als), To Recognize Caregivers And Healthcare Providers, To Increase Public Awareness About The Realities Of This Devastating Disease, To Demonstrate The State's Commitment To Supporting Those Impacted By The Disease, And To Declare May 2026 As…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-26
Community juvenile crime prevention programs
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 25 To Chapter 19, Title 63 So As To Establish A Community Juvenile Crime Prevention Program By Which Public Or Private Nonprofit Entities May Be Certified By The Department Of Juvenile Justice To Provide Certain…
Not out of committeeRecommitted to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-03-03
Interstate Massage Compact
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "interstate Massage Compact Act" By Adding Section 40-30-510 So As To Provide The State Of South Carolina Enters Into The Interstate Massage Compact With Any And All States Legally Joining The Compact, And…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-02-18
Juvenile Justice
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-19-1210, Relating To Transfer Of Jurisdiction In Juvenile Justice Cases, So As To Establish Certain Prerequisites Before Transferring Juvenile Cases From Family Court To General Sessions Court, Including The Requirement For A Full Investigation And…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-05
Juvenile Justice
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-19-1820, Relating To The Board Of Juvenile Parole, So As To Apply To Juveniles Committed To The Department Of Juvenile Justice As The Result Of Adjudication For A Violent Felony.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-05
Juvenile Justice
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 63-19-360, 63-19-810, 63-19-1440, And 63-19-1810, All Relating To Juvenile Justice Proceedings, So As To Require Comprehensive Assessments As Part Of Juvenile Evaluations, To Make Certain Changes Pertaining To The Detention Of Juveniles In Juvenile Detention…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-05
Robert Smalls Monument
Approve The Proposed Design And Location For The Robert Smalls Monument, As Required By Act 183 Of 2024, Which Was Approved By The State House Committee.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-02-03
Goose Creek American Legion Post #166
Recognize And Honor The American Legion Post #166 For Their Involvement In Their Community, And To Congratulate Them For Over Fifty Years Of Commitment To Service, Camaraderie, And Advocacy For Veterans.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-15
May as ALS Awareness Month
Recognize May 2025 As "als Awareness Month" In The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-06
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sherille Washington-Bell Day
Recognize And Honor Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sherille Washington-bell For Her Outstanding Service To The United States Army And To Declare August 1, 2025, As "chief Warrant Officer 2 Sherille Washington-bell Day" In South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-09
Dr. Dexter Easley
Recognize And Honor Dr. Dexter Easley, Pastor And Founder Of New Life Christian Fellowship Church, And To Express The Deep Appreciation Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives For His Outstanding Contributions To The Berkeley County Community And Beyond.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-09
Disabled Veterans Income Tax Credit
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-3830 So As To Provide For An Income Tax Credit For Disabled Veterans.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis, Lawson, M.M.Smith, Holman, Williams, Gilliam, Neese, Brewer, Kirby, Rivers, Beach · 2025-04-09
“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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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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