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Democratic
· State Representative
Chris Hart
Represents District 73 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
92%
on 129 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
42%
Yea or Nay on 572 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
6 of 18
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
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 Chris Hart 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 Chris Hart 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. Chris Hart is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
10 of 129 party-line votes.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-05-19 · Passed 79–28 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0508 · Monuments
In plain English Expands protections for monuments and memorials from relocation or removal, allows the General Assembly to act on certain monuments by joint resolution, and permits affinity organizations to sue to prevent certain actions regarding monuments.
House: Table Amendment 13 Amendment Number 13 · 2026-05-07 · Passed 70–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0508 · Monuments
In plain English Expands protections for monuments and memorials from relocation or removal, allows the General Assembly to act on certain monuments by joint resolution, and permits affinity organizations to sue to prevent certain actions regarding monuments.
House: Table Amendment 6 Amendment Number 6 · 2026-05-07 · Passed 74–27 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Adjourn For The Day · 2026-04-21 · Passed 67–44 · most Democrats 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 Democrats 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 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
H3046 · Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images
House: Passage Of Bill · 2025-04-01 · Passed 96–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2025-03-10 · Failed 22–86 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3815 · House Rules revisions
House: Table Amendment 2 Amendment Number 2 · 2025-01-29 · Passed 65–42 · 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
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
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
S0062 · Education Scholarship Trust Fund
House: Table Amendment 13 Amendment Number 13 · 2025-02-26 · Passed 57–44
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.
Christopher MurphyRepublican · District 98 · 43 shared contested votes
63%
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 215 shared contested votes
62%
Bill TaylorRepublican · District 86 · 193 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 (775 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Chris Hart 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.
Introduced18
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee12
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Dorothy Davenport 100th birthday
Congratulate Dorothy Chapman Sulton Davenport Of Newberry County On The Occasion Of Her One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-05
30th Anniversary of Right Direction Church International
Recognize And Honor The Pastors And Congregation Of Right Direction Church International Of Columbia For Three Decades Of Ministry And Service And To Congratulate Them On The Occasion Of The Church's Thirtieth Anniversary.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-04-07
Bethlehem Baptist Church-College Place 130th anniversary
Congratulate The Congregation Of Bethlehem Baptist Church, College Place Upon The Celebration Of Its One Hundred Thirtieth Anniversary Of Ministry And Service In Its Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
Mary Montgomery Sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Mary Lou Myers-montgomery, Esquire, Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-18
Rev. Dr. Lillie Burgess sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Lillie A. Burgess Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Church Members And To Her Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-22
bench dedication to Sharon Brown Harriott for her leadership and service.
Recognize And Honor Sharon B. Brown Harriott For Her Leadership, Service, And Outstanding Contributions To The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-22
Tort Claims Act, limits increased
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 15-78-120, Relating To Limitations On Liability, So As To Increase The Limits.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-03-05
Automobile insurance
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-77-140, Relating To Bodily Injury And Property Damage Limits, So As To Increase Limits From Twenty-five Thousand Dollars To Thirty Thousand Dollars.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-03-05
Credit Unions
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 34-26-290 So As To Require Credit Unions To Post All Fees And Charges That May Be Assessed Against A Member.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-03-05
Constitutional amendment, healthcare
An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of South Carolina, Relating To The Declaration Of Rights Under The State's Constitution, By Adding Section 26 So As To Provide That Every Individual Has A Fundamental Right To Healthcare Provided And Paid For By The State…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-03-05
The agreement among states to elect the president by national popular vote
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-19-130 So As To Adopt "the Agreement Among The States To Elect The President By National Popular Vote" And For Other Purposes; And By Repealing Sections 7-19-70, 7-19-80, 7-19-90, 7-19-100, And 7-19-120 All Relating To…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-30
Property Tax Millage Increase
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 6-1-320, Relating To The Limit On Annual Property Tax Millage Increases Imposed By Political Subdivisions, So As To Restore The Former Method Of Overriding The Annual Cap By A Positive Majority Of The Appropriate Governing…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2025-01-28
Marijuana Decriminalization
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-370, Relating To Controlled Substance Offenses And Penalties, So As To Decriminalize Possession Of Twenty-eight Grams Or One Ounce Or Less Of Marijuana Or Ten Grams Or Less Of Hashish, And To Authorize Law Enforcement…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-28
Burying Electrical Lines
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 58-27-25 So As To Provide An Electrical Utility Operating In This State Shall Bury All Of Its New Electrical Power Transmission Lines Installed Within The Boundaries Of A Municipality In This State Beginning January 2,…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-01-28
Automobile insurance
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-77-250, Relating To The Release Of Coverage Information Upon Written Request, So As To Allow For The Request Also To Be Made By Electronic Mail Or Fax Accompanied By The South Carolina Department Of Motor…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-01-28
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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