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Democratic
· State Representative
Carl Anderson
Represents District 103 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
96%
on 276 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 1,214 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
12 of 14
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
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 Carl Anderson 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 Carl Anderson 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. Carl Anderson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
10 of 276 party-line votes.
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-04-01 · Passed 96–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Table Amendment 9 Amendment Number 9 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 62–52 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Table Amendment 8 Amendment Number 8 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 71–39 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4756 · South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-01-29 · Passed 96–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 7a Amendment Number 7a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 81–29 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 6a Amendment Number 6a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 83–27 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 4a Amendment Number 4a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 85–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 2a Amendment Number 2a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 85–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3930 · Second Amendment Privacy Act
House: Passage Of Bill · 2025-04-09 · Passed 85–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3815 · House Rules revisions
House: Table Amendment 8 Amendment Number 8 · 2025-01-29 · Passed 69–30 · most Democrats 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
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
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 HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 412 shared contested votes
58%
Christopher MurphyRepublican · District 98 · 54 shared contested votes
57%
Scott MontgomeryRepublican · District 32 · 226 shared contested votes
54%
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 (133 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Carl Anderson 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 committee12
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
UNESCO Middle Passage Marker
Recognize And Honor The City Of Georgetown, South Carolina, As A Designated Site Of The United Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization Routes Of Enslaved Peoples: Resistance, Liberty, And Heritage Project.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-25
Reverend Phillip Curtis Anderson
Recognize And Honor Reverend Phillip Curtis Anderson, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Forty-five Years Of Faithful Service To The African Methodist Episcopal Church And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-11
Reverend Remus Harper, Jr.
Recognize And Honor The Reverend Remus Harper Jr. Upon The Occassion Of His Retirement After Forty Years Of Exemplary Ministry, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Marcia M. Legare, retirement
Honor Marcia M. Legare, Receptionist For The Solomon Blatt Building, Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement After Many Years Of Exemplary Service And To Wish Her Continued Success And Happiness In All Her Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Deputy Sheriff Leroy Gasque, Sr. Memorial Highway
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Powell Road In Georgetown County From Its Intersection With Singleton Road To Harold Road "deputy Sheriff Leroy Gasque Sr. Memorial Highway" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-05-06
Rev. Dr. George E. Hicks
Recognize And Honor Reverend Dr. George E. Hicks, Of Clarendon County, For Fifty Years Of Service To Educational Excellence And To Extend Best Wishes For Much Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-28
Ricky Wilson
Congratulate Ambrose "ricky" Wilson Jr. On The Occasion Of His Seventieth Birthday And To Wish Him A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Leonardo DRS Charleston Naval Facility
Recognize And Commend Leonardo Drs For Its Significant Investment In South Carolina, Its Contributions To National Defense, And Its Support Of The United States Navy's Shipbuilding And Submarine Programs.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-22
Dr. Charles E. Young
Thank Dr. Charles E. Young For A Lifetime Of Service As An Educator, Administrator, Pastor, And Christian Leader And To Congratulate Him On His Retirement After Nearly Fifty Years Of Ministry Unto The Lord.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-20
Viola Greene 90th birthday
Congratulate Viola Holmes Greene Of Georgetown County On The Occasion Of Her Nintieth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-15
Tidelands Health, 75th anniversary
Congratulate Tidelands Health On The Occasion Of Its Seventy-fifth Anniversary And To Express The Grateful Thanks Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives For Tidelands' Many Years Of Outstanding Service To Georgetown County And Beyond.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-06
Rev. Yvonne Gregg, retirement
Recognize And Honor The Reverend Yvonne B. Simmons Gregg, Pastor Of Greater St. Paul Ame Church In Dorchester, Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement After Many Years Of Exemplary Service And To Wish Her Continued Success And Happiness In All Her Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-06
Johnny M. Morant Highway
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Exodus Drive In Georgetown County (south Carolina Highway #s-264), Beginning With Its Intersection At North Fraser Street (united States Highway 701), Spanning Approximately 7.97 Miles, And Ending At A Second Intersection With United States Highway 701…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2025-05-06
Bishop Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin 50 years of ministry
Recognize And Honor Bishop Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin, Of Georgetown County, And To Congratulate Him For Fifty Years Of Meaningful Ministry And Service To His Congregation And Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-02-18
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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