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Republican
· Representative
Danny Short
Represents District 39 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
86%
on 80 party-line votes · House Republicans median 95%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 591 of 658 roll calls · House median 96%
Their bills that became law
5 of 13
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 3.5
Roll calls on record
658
153rd General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 153rd General Assembly.
How Danny Short 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 Danny Short 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. Danny Short is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
11 of 80 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB326 · An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Service Commission.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-30 · Passed 30–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB322 · Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local School Taxes.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-25 · Passed 29–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB444 · An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-18 · Passed 29–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB445 · An Act To Amend Title 26 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Energy Use Facilities.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-16 · Passed 31–5 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB59 · An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release And Publication Of The Name And Photograph Of Individuals Charged With Crimes Or Delinquency.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-11 · Passed 31–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB380 · An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Data Privacy.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 30–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB203 · An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Tax Levy.
House Third Reading · 2025-08-12 · Passed 30–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB115 · An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Summary Possession.
House Third Reading · 2025-07-01 · Passed 27–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB60 · An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities And Utility Rates.
House Third Reading · 2025-06-25 · Passed 29–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB79 · An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitations On The Use Of Seclusion And Restraint.
House Third Reading · 2025-04-17 · Passed 29–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB140 · An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To End Of Life Options.
House Third Reading · 2025-03-18 · Passed 21–17
HB188 · An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-30 · Passed 22–17
SB249 · An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Substance Use Harm Reduction.
House Third Reading · 2026-06-23 · Passed 22–16
HR19 · Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 153rd General Assembly Relating To Remote Participation In Special Session.
House Third Reading · 2025-11-13 · Passed 22–15
HB73 · An Act To Amend Title 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Senior Property Tax Credit.
House Third Reading · 2025-08-12 · Failed 17–10
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.
Alonna BerryDemocrat · District 20 · 69 shared contested votes
38%
Kerri HarrisDemocrat · District 32 · 103 shared contested votes
37%
Bill CarsonDemocrat · District 28 · 101 shared contested votes
36%
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 Danny Short 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.
Introduced13
Out of committee12
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers6
Became law5
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 3.5 bills that became law this session.
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Services.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pfas In Firefighting Foam And Equipment.
Passed both chambersPassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · 2026-06-30
Honoring The Men And Women Of The National Guard Association Of Delaware For Their Service In Advocating, Organizing, Training, And Equipping The National Guard In Support Of The Defense Of Our State And Nation.
Passed one chamberPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · 2026-03-25
A Resolution Honoring The Civil Air Patrol And Expressing Gratitude For Their Outstanding Service To The State Of Delaware.
Passed one chamberPassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT · 2026-03-24
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elective Credit For Volunteering With Local Fire Departments.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2025-09-09
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sussex County Vocational-technical High School.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2025-09-02
An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Creation Of A Delaware Department Of Veterans Affairs.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2025-08-13
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Related To Delaware National Guard Education Benefits.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2025-07-23
Honoring The U.s. Navy’s 250th Birthday On October 13, 2025.
Passed one chamberPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · 2025-06-12
Honoring The Marine Corps 250th Birthday On November 10, 2025.
Passed one chamberPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · 2025-06-12
Honoring The 250th Anniversary Of The United States Army.
Passed one chamberPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · 2025-06-12
Honoring The Men And Women Of The National Guard Association Of Delaware For Their Service In Advocating, Organizing, Training, And Equipping The National Guard In Support Of The Defense Of Our State And Nation.
Passed one chamberPassed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT · 2025-03-20
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sussex County Vocational Technical High School.
Not out of committeeStricken in House · 2025-03-20
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HB445 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 26 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Energy Use Facilities. (House Third Reading)
HB445 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 26 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Energy Use Facilities. (House Third Reading)
HB233 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Energy Use Facilities. (House Third Reading)
SB120 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance. (House Third Reading)
SB75 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local Control Of Retail Marijuana Stores By Counties. (House Third Reading)
HB500 · 2026-07-01
A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions. (House Third Reading)
SB332 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Vanity License Plates. (House Third Reading)
HB373 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 4 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcohol And Marijuana. (House Third Reading)
SB219 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exclusion Of Military Pensions From Taxable Income. (House Third Reading)
SB1 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 16, Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code, And Chapter 237, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware, Relating To Primary Care Services. (House Third Reading)
SB9 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Protection Of Wetlands. (House Third Reading)
SB234 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To First Responders. (House Third Reading)
HB190 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Grants-in-aid. (House Third Reading)
SB232 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Mischief. (House Third Reading)
SB337 · 2026-07-01
An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; Amending The Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Act; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions. (House Third Reading)
HB310 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Business Tax Credits And Deductions. (House Third Reading)
HCR147 · 2026-07-01
Requesting That The Court Of Chancery Provide A Report On The Feasibility Of Making Audio Recordings Of Court Proceedings And A Randomized, Automated Case Assignment System. (House Third Reading)
SB255 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tinting Of Motor Vehicle Windshield, Windows, Or Side Wings. (House Third Reading)
SB347 · 2026-07-01
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Medical Debt Protection Act (House Third Reading)
SB307 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligible Telecommunications Carriers For Lifeline Services. (House Third Reading)
SB53 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Farm To Community Program. (House Third Reading)
SB309 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Work By Inmates. (House Third Reading)
SB325 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fire Prevention. (House Third Reading)
SB233 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Ice And Snow From Vehicles. (House Third Reading)
SB346 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appeals To The Environmental Appeals Board. (House Third Reading)
HB478 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Auditor Of Accounts And Background Checks. (House Third Reading)
SB235 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Increases. (House Third Reading)
HB188 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections. (House Third Reading)
SB100 · 2026-06-30
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Right To Marry. (House Third Reading)
SB94 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Respiratory Care Practitioners. (House Third Reading)
SB293 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Licenses For Youth Camps. (House Third Reading)
HB404 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Artificial Intelligence And Extended Reality In Schools Pilot Program. (House Third Reading)
SB339 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Advance Health Care Directives. (House Third Reading)
SJR19 · 2026-06-30
Directing The Department Of Health & Social Services To Explore Solutions Related To The State’s High Health Care Costs. (House Third Reading)
SJR15 · 2026-06-30
Directing The Delaware Department Of Education To Reevaluate The Use Of The Sat In Delaware, Engage Educators In Modernizing The State Accountability Framework, Including Development Of A Coherent High School Assessment System, And Develop Additional Measures Of Student Achievement And Readiness. (House Third Reading)
SB116 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Right Of Redemption. (House Third Reading)
SB324 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deadly Weapons. (House Third Reading)
SB345 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Public Indecency. (House Third Reading)
SB329 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Election Results. (House Third Reading)
SB326 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Service Commission. (House Third Reading)
HB449 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Dietitian/nutritionist Licensure Act. (House Third Reading)
SB231 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Social Workers. (House Third Reading)
SB342 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Motion Picture And Television Development Commission. (House Third Reading)
SB287 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solid Waste Recycling. (House Third Reading)
SJR22 · 2026-06-30
The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2027. (House Third Reading)
SB278 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Assistance. (House Third Reading)
SB257 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Shelter Operation. (House Third Reading)
SB279 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School-based Occupational Therapists. (House Third Reading)
SB349 · 2026-06-30
An Act To Name The Millsboro Bypass The "senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass." (House Third Reading)
HJR13 · 2026-06-25
Directing The Department Of Labor To Study The Creation Of A Delaware Healthcare Apprenticeship Degree Program And To Report Findings And Recommendations To The Governor And The General Assembly. (House Third Reading)
SB319 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Diagnostic Services And Treatment For Menopause, Perimenopause, And Menopause And Perimenopause Symptoms. (House Third Reading)
HB200 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Treatment To Prevent Hiv Infection. (House Third Reading)
SB322 · 2026-06-25
Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local School Taxes. (House Third Reading)
SB280 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Theft. (House Third Reading)
SB168 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors. (House Third Reading)
HB382 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rental Cars And Peer- To-peer Car Sharing Loss Of Use. (House Third Reading)
SB320 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pharmacy And Pharmacists. (House Third Reading)
SB330 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware African American Heritage And Culture Commission. (House Third Reading)
SB297 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Consumer Protection. (House Third Reading)
HB476 · 2026-06-25
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Frederica. (House Third Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 658 total roll-call votes this session).
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