Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Oklahoma
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 405 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 2,096 of 2,163 roll calls · Senate median 97%
Their bills that became law
35 of 77
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 22
Roll calls on record
2,163
2026 Regular Session
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 2026 Regular Session.
How Brent Howard 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 Brent Howard 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. Brent Howard is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
29 of 405 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB3985 · Property; Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2026; requiring compensation for certain property damage; claims; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-29 · Passed 30–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB3144 · Medical marijuana; directing the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to limit the number of licenses it issues; repealer; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-29 · Passed 34–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4305 · Revenue and taxation; real property; terms; method; fair cash value; credits; rates; audit; effective date.
Senate: Revenue & Taxation Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · 2026-04-20 · Passed 6–5 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB844 · Charitable organizations; creating the Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act; prohibiting certain use of funds by charitable organizations under certain circumstances. Effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-03-26 · Passed 32–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB137 · Department of Corrections; modifying elements of the Electronic Monitoring Program. Effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-03-24 · Passed 37–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1209 · Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-03-11 · Failed 19–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2071 · Agriculture; Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act; dairy inspection and grading programs. Effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-03-10 · Passed 25–20 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1391 · Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act; modifying household income limit; modifying income limit for priority application; assessment requirement. Effective date.
Senate: Revenue & Taxation Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · 2026-02-23 · Failed 5–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2764 · Revenue and taxation; duties of the State Board of Equalization; certification of revenue amounts; income tax rate reduction; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2025-05-22 · Passed 34–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB224 · Student data; creating the Oklahoma Education and Workforce Statewide Longitudinal Data System.
Senate: FOURTH READING · 2025-05-21 · Passed 23–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB239 · Income tax; limiting credit allowance for zero-emission facilities to certain tax years; limiting carry forward of credit. Effective date.
Senate: Revenue & Taxation Committee: DO PASS · 2025-03-03 · Failed 5–5
SB72 · Sales Tax Relief Act; modifying authorized claim amounts for certain years. Effective date.
Senate: Revenue & Taxation Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · 2025-03-03 · Failed 5–5
SB1107 · Financial services; creating the Financial Services Freedom Act. Effective date.
Senate: Revenue & Taxation Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · 2025-03-03 · Failed 5–5
HJR1077 · Constitutional amendment; legislative referendum; modifying certain Medicaid expansion requirements; moving Medicaid expansion provisions from the Constitution to statute upon certain federal action.
Senate: SUSPEND RULE · 2026-05-14 · Passed 24–23
HB3581 · Riots; penalties for participating; making certain acts unlawful; Governmental Tort Claims Act; exception; effective date.
Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED · 2026-04-21 · Passed 4–3
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.
Jo Anna DossettDemocrat · District 35 · 694 shared contested votes
78%
Mark MannDemocrat · District 46 · 635 shared contested votes
60%
Michael BrooksDemocrat · District 44 · 714 shared contested votes
53%
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 (67 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brent Howard 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.
Introduced77
Out of committee62
Passed one chamber55
Passed both chambers38
Became law35
Never left committee15
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 22 bills that became law this session.
Civil remedies; creating the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/22/2026 · 2026-05-29
Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/20/2026 · 2026-05-29
Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/20/2026 · 2026-05-29
Crimes and punishments; capital cases; Indigent Defense System to make certain payments and provide certain experts; effective date.
Became lawBecomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2026 · 2026-05-13
Trusts; modifying requirements related to management and enforceability of trusts. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/12/2026 · 2026-05-13
Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/12/2026 · 2026-05-13
Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act; cap on capital investment tax credits; authorizing and limiting additional participation in program under certain conditions.
Became lawBecomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2026 · 2026-05-13
Professions and occupations; funeral director in charge; definitions; license requirements; effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/12/2026 · 2026-05-12
Probate procedure; transfer-on-death deed; acceptance; timing; effective date.
VetoedVetoed 05/12/2026 · 2026-05-12
Rural water districts; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; emergency.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/11/2026 · 2026-05-11
Emergency medical services; modifying certain disciplinary actions. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/07/2026 · 2026-05-11
Schools; student communications; school personnel; administrative leave; investigation; effective date; emergency.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/07/2026 · 2026-05-11
Law libraries; requiring law libraries to be represented by district attorney. Effective date.
Became lawBecomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2026 · 2026-05-07
Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Emergency.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/06/2026 · 2026-05-06
Professions and occupations; accountants; education requirements; certificates; effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/05/2026 · 2026-05-06
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HJR1088 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; education state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1090 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; energy and agricultural state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1091 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; business and commerce state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; disapproving in part certain proposed rule of the New Motor Vehicle Commission; excluding certain proposed rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1099 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; approving certain proposed permanent major rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1093 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; state health-related agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1092 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; approving certain proposed permanent rule changes; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB1370 · 2026-05-14
Motor Fuel Tax Code; repealer; reduction in federal excise tax on gasoline or diesel fuel; emergency. (Senate: SUSPEND RULE)
HB1370 · 2026-05-14
Motor Fuel Tax Code; repealer; reduction in federal excise tax on gasoline or diesel fuel; emergency. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SB893 · 2026-05-14
Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB206 · 2026-05-14
Emergency medical services; declaring emergency medical services to be essential services for certain purpose. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB633 · 2026-05-14
Children; Children's Code; enacting Leo's Law; fentanyl testing; child endangerment; appropriating funds. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1224 · 2026-05-14
Pardons and paroles; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1257 · 2026-05-14
Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; modifying classification of certain substances. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HJR1095 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; general government state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SB563 · 2026-05-14
County planning commission; personnel; chair of the board; composition of board. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HB4342 · 2026-05-14
Civil procedure; admissibility; evidence; disclosure; term; effective date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
SB1726 · 2026-05-14
Higher education; directing certain institutions of higher education to establish certain training program for graduate instructors. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1461 · 2026-05-14
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; extending sunset date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
SB259 · 2026-05-14
Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1319 · 2026-05-14
Corporation Commission; processes for cities and counties to seek certain reimbursement; fair market value; requiring application to request use of certain funds; creating the Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HB3021 · 2026-05-14
Schools; curriculum requirements for graduation; diploma pathway; State Department of Education; notice; seminar; English requirements financial literacy; alternate diploma; course availability; waiver; coursework; repealers; effective date; emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1451 · 2026-05-14
Voter registration; requiring certain information to be included on voter registration applications. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB423 · 2026-05-14
Medical records; access; eliminating certain health care provider duties; authorizing certain fees. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB2 · 2026-05-14
Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB604 · 2026-05-14
Motor vehicles; definitions; merging multiple versions of statues; termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise; repealer. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HJR1100 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; approving certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SB237 · 2026-05-14
Ad valorem tax; exemption for manufacturing facilities; defining battery energy storage system; exemption; applications. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1360 · 2026-05-14
Mathematics instruction; Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act; teacher training; creating the Office of Mathematics Improvement; Director; screening instrument; funding. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1264 · 2026-05-14
Crimes and punishment; Class A3 and B3 offenses; assault and battery; modifying certain definition; repealers. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1948 · 2026-05-14
Fireworks; creating the Rocket's Red Glare Act; removing requirement to sell fireworks within certain time frame; prohibiting counties from restricting certain firework display under certain circumstances. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1531 · 2026-05-14
Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1437 · 2026-05-14
Schools; creating the Donald J. Trump Physical Fitness Act. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB2182 · 2026-05-14
Civil remedies; creating the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB248 · 2026-05-14
Tourism; Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund; properties; funds appropriated; creating the Real Property Proceeds Revolving Fund; funds appropriated; interest. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1589 · 2026-05-14
Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
HB4432 · 2026-05-14
Revenue and taxation; adjustments; eliminating limitation on itemization of wagering losses for certain tax years; effective date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
SB1572 · 2026-05-14
State Commissioner of Health; requiring Commissioner and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services conduct a feasibility study to gather certain information. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1859 · 2026-05-14
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; creating the Cyber Crime Fraud Unit; revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB667 · 2026-05-14
Chiropractors; requiring use of licensure portals; modifying certain licensing requirements; modifying requirements for notification of disapproval. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1543 · 2026-05-14
Driving under the influence; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HJR1077 · 2026-05-14
Constitutional amendment; legislative referendum; modifying certain Medicaid expansion requirements; moving Medicaid expansion provisions from the Constitution to statute upon certain federal action. (Senate: SUSPEND RULE)
SB1687 · 2026-05-14
Driver licenses; adding certain age requirement to qualification for certain license; permitting certain persons to proctor certain examination. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SJR52 · 2026-05-14
Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1632 · 2026-05-14
Schools; directing career-readiness assessments and assessment-based credentials to be made available to certain students beginning in certain school year. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HB3004 · 2026-05-14
Professions and occupations; Board of Examiners in Optometry; sunset; effective date; emergency. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE WITH EMERGENCY)
SB1618 · 2026-05-14
Criminal procedure; creating the Public Protection Act; conditions of release; public safety reports. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1806 · 2026-05-14
Foster care; directing the Department of Human Services to implement certain extension of foster care services. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1894 · 2026-05-14
Teachers; professional development programs; changing maximum number of professional development hours. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB2071 · 2026-05-14
Agriculture; Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act; dairy inspection and grading programs. Effective date. (Senate: AMENDMENT)
SJR52 · 2026-05-05
Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SJR50 · 2026-05-05
Constitutional amendment; Medicaid funding. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3710 · 2026-05-05
Education; Rising Scholars Award Program; eligibility; cohort-based award schedules; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HCR1027 · 2026-05-05
Concurrent Resolution; sine die adjournment. (Senate: ADOPT)
HB3678 · 2026-05-05
Crimes and punishments; electronic communication devices; threaten; intimidate; harass; public officials; municipal officials; public school board members; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB4322 · 2026-05-05
Professions and occupations; funeral director in charge; definitions; license requirements; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3466 · 2026-05-05
Corporation Commission; removing Corporation Commission petty cash fund; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB4142 · 2026-05-05
Crimes and punishments; unlawful use of bombs or explosive devices; modifying elements of certain crimes; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3661 · 2026-05-05
Revenue and taxation; sales tax; exemptions; commercial forestry equipment; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3977 · 2026-05-05
State veterinarian; certain qualifications; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB4108 · 2026-05-05
Airports; trespassing on property containing critical infrastructure; expanding scope of crime to include airports; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 2163 total roll-call votes this session).
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