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Republican
· State Representative
Cody Mitchell
Represents District 65 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
97%
on 308 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 1,209 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
27 of 60
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 Cody Mitchell 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 Cody Mitchell 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. Cody Mitchell is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
8 of 308 party-line votes.
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
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
S0074 · Electronic Records
House: Table Amendment 4 Amendment Number 4 · 2025-04-23 · Failed 36–63 · 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
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
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 · 318 shared contested votes
73%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 395 shared contested votes
53%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 311 shared contested votes
44%
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 (138 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Cody Mitchell 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.
Introduced60
Out of committee28
Passed one chamber28
Passed both chambers27
Became law27
Never left committee32
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Hartsville Country Club, 100th anniversary
Congratulate Hartsville Country Club On The Occasion Of Its One Hundredth Anniversary And To Honor Its Significant Contributions To The Hartsville Community And Darlington County.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Official State Song
In plain English Designates "Carolina When I Die" by Patrick Davis as an official state song.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 1-1-687 So As To Designate "carolina When I Die" By Patrick Davis As An Official State Song. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 206 · 2026-06-02
South Carolina Drone Regulation and Public Safety Act
In plain English Establishes rules for lawful and unlawful drone operation in South Carolina and sets penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Drone Regulation And Public Safety Act" By Adding Article 3 To Chapter 1, Title 55 So As To Define Certain Terms, To Provide For The Lawful And Unlawful Operation Of Drones,…
Became lawAct No. 150 · 2026-05-26
Kershaw Elementary School
Recognize And Honor The Pupils, Faculty, And Administration Of Kershaw Elementary School For Being Chosen As A Beating The Odds Investigative Study School And To Congratulate Them For Overcoming Issues That Hinder The Possibility Of An Excellent Education In Order To Become High Achieving In…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-13
North Central Elementary School, award
Congratulate North Central Elementary School Of The Kershaw County School District On Being Selected As A Beating The Odds Investigative Study School By The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-12
United Way CEO Joann DeLong retirement
Recognize And Honor Joann Delong, Executive Director Of United Way Of Greater Hartsville, Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement After Thirteen Years Of Outstanding Service, And To Wish Her Continued Success And Happiness In All Her Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-05
Jeannie Rose Potter Highway
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Highway Church Road Between Stephen Campbell Road And Larry Jeffers Road In The Town Of Elgin In Kershaw County "jeannie Rose Potter Road" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-04-29
Flat Creek Baptist Church, 250th anniversary
Commend Flat Creek Baptist Church Of Lancaster County For Two And A Half Centuries Of Service To The Community And To Extend Warmest Congratulations On The Occasion Of The Church's Historic Two Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-21
Statement of Economic Interests
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 8-13-1357 So As To Require A Candidate For Public Office To File Proof Of Current Compliance With All State And Federal Income Tax Filing Requirements At The Same Time The Candidate Files His Statement Of…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton, Jordan, Brittain, Guest, T.Moore, Caskey · 2026-04-16
SC Electric Cooperative Consumer Protection & Wholesale Market Access Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Electric Cooperative Consumer Protection And Wholesale Market Access Act" By Adding Article 29 To Chapter 27, Title 58 So As To Provide Definitions, Establish Requirements For Generation And Transmission Cooperatives For Major Capital…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-04-14
Sam Stockton and Batten Disease Awareness Day
Recognize Sam Stockton In His Battle With Batten Disease And To Declare June 9, 2026, As "batten Disease Awareness Day" In South Carolina In Order To Bring Statewide Attention To This Rare And Devastating Condition.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-14
North Central HS weight lifting champs
Recognize And Honor The North Central High School Strength And Weightlifting Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2026 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-14
Catawba Nation Police Department
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 53 To Title 23 So As To Recognize The Catawba Nation Police Department As An Official Law Enforcement Agency In This State, To Affirm Current Powers And Duties Of The Department, To Provide Qualifications For…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Wetmore · 2026-04-14
Birth Certificates
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-63-140, Relating To Supplementary Or Amended Birth Certificates For Adopted Persons, So As To Allow An Adopted Person Eighteen Years Or Older To Receive A Copy Of The Person's Original Birth Certificate Upon Submitting A…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs · 2026-04-01
Throwback Weekend of NASCAR
Express The Belief Of The General Assembly That Nascar Racing Is An Integral And Vital Part Of The State Of South Carolina And Its Economy And To Recognize And Congratulate Darlington Raceway On Continuing To Host Two Nascar Race Weekends That Generate Significant Economic Impact…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-03-12
“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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