Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · South Carolina
Republican
· State Representative
David Martin
Represents District 26 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 305 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
91%
Yea or Nay on 1,222 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
9 of 26
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
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 David Martin 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 David Martin 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. David Martin is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
22 of 305 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Commit · 2026-06-25 · Passed 58–37 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 613 Amendment Number 613 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 70–33 · most Republicans voted the other way
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 76–32 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 602 Amendment Number 602 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 75–35 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4270 · Evictions
House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · 2026-05-13 · Passed 62–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0416 · School Expulsion
In plain English Requires one-year minimum expulsion for bringing firearms to school, allows expulsion for threats of violence against schools, and revises student suspension and transfer procedures.
House: Adopt Amendment 4 Amendment Number 4 · 2026-04-29 · Failed 32–75 · most Republicans 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 Republicans 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 Republicans voted the other way
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
House: Table Amendment 108, Section 1, Part 1a Amendment Number 108 · 2026-03-10 · Passed 74–39 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4757 · Parental Rights
House: Table Amendment 4 Amendment Number 4 · 2026-02-18 · Passed 67–46 · 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 · 346 shared contested votes
75%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 421 shared contested votes
60%
Chris HartDemocrat · District 73 · 229 shared contested votes
52%
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 (125 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills David Martin 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.
Introduced26
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee16
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Roadway Protection and Safety Act
In plain English Prohibits participating in, organizing, or aiding street takeovers and establishes penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "roadway Protection And Safety Act" By Adding Section 56-5-3910 So As To Provide Definitions, To Provide It Is Unlawful To Participate In, Be An Organizer Of, Or Be An Aider Or Abettor Of A Street…
Became lawAct No. 148 · 2026-05-26
Cadet Prince Achievement
Recognize And Congratulate Joshua Prince For Winning The 2026 All-service Jrotc National Air Rifle Championship.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-23
Flint Hill Elementary School make-up day waiver
In plain English Allows the York County School District 4 Board of Trustees to waive makeup days for Flint Hill Elementary School's closures on March 5 and 6, 2026, due to a chemical leak.
Official synopsis: Provide That The York County School District 4 Board Of Trustees May Waive The Requirement That School Days Missed By Flint Hill Elementary School On March 5 And 6, 2026, Due To A Chemical Leak On Property Adjacent To The School Be Made Up, Notwithstanding…
Passed one chamberCommitted to Committee on Education · 2026-04-23
Fire Chief David Jennings, retirement
Recognize And Honor Flint Hill Fire Chief David Jennings Upon The Occasion Of His Recent Retirement As Chief After Five Decades Of Distinguished Civil Service In The Firefighting Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-22
South Carolina Indian Child Welfare Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 23 To Title 63 So As To Establish Requirements For Child Welfare Proceedings Involving Indian Children; To Grant Indian Tribes Exclusive Jurisdiction In Certain Child Custody Proceedings Involving Indian Children, With Exceptions; To Require State…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-16
Cruelty to animals
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact "riley's Act" By Amending Section 47-1-40, Relating To The Ill-treatment Of Animals, So As To Increase The Penalties; By Amending Section 47-1-50, Relating To The Ill-treatment Of Animals, So As To Revise The Penalties;…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: McGinnis, Crawford, Guest, Hardee · 2026-03-26
Child Custody
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 63-15-215 So As To Establish That Joint Physical Custody Is Presumed To Be In The Best Interest Of A Minor Child, With Exceptions; To Define "joint Physical Custody"; And For Other Purposes.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest · 2026-02-19
Catawba Ridge Softball Team
Congratulate The Catawba Ridge High School Softball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Honor Them For Winning The South Carolina Class Aaaaa Division Ii Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-17
Condemnation of Racism
Affirm The Unequivocal Opposition To Racism, Hatred, And Dehumanizing Rhetoric In Any Form, From Any Source, At Any Level Of Government Or Public Life And Further Affirm That Leadership Carries Responsibility, And That Those Entrusted With Public Influence Must Strive To Elevate Our Discourse Rather…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions · 2026-02-10
Law enforcement recruitment
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 23-23-60, Relating To Certificates Of Compliance Issued To Law Enforcement Officers By The South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council, So As To Provide Law Enforcement Candidates Must Hold Drivers' Licenses Issued By Any Jurisdiction Of…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Terribile · 2026-01-28
Certified crossing guards program
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "school Crossing Guard Protection And Certification Act"; By Amending Section 56-5-740, Relating To Obedience To Authorized Persons Directing Traffic, So As To Provide This Section Also Applies To Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guards, To…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple · 2026-01-21
Childcare Facilities
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "cash Berry Childcare Safety And Quality Rating Act" By Adding Section 63-13-220 So As To Require The Department Of Social Services To Develop And Implement A Childcare Facility Safety And Quality Grading System And To…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey · 2026-01-21
Youth Mental Health Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "social Media Public Service Announcement And Youth Mental Health Act" By Adding Chapter 16 To Title 44 So As To Require Social Media Platforms Operating In The State Of South Carolina To Display Office Of…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler · 2026-01-21
Fort Mill American Legion Auxiliary Post #43 and 100th anniversary
Recognize And Honor The Members Of The Fort Mill American Legion Auxiliary Post #43 And To Congratulate Them Upon The One Hundredth Anniversary Of The Fort Mill American Legion Auxiliary.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-01-15
Joshua Bradd Yates FBI Academy
Honor And Congratulate Lieutenant Joshua Yates On His Graduation From The Fbi National Academy And To Thank Him For His Years Of Service To Law Enforcement And His Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-14
“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)
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