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Republican
· State Representative
Dennis Moss
Represents District 29 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 313 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 1,300 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
5 of 20
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 Dennis Moss 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 Dennis Moss 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. Dennis Moss is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
21 of 313 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-20 · Passed 74–37 · 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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-20 · Passed 74–36 · most Republicans voted the other way
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 · 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
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: Adopt Amendment 15a Amendment Number 15a · 2026-05-06 · Passed 62–42 · 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
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 · 351 shared contested votes
78%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 429 shared contested votes
61%
Chris HartDemocrat · District 73 · 237 shared contested votes
50%
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 (47 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Dennis Moss 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.
Introduced20
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers5
Became law5
Never left committee14
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Sheriff Joe Mitchell Intersection
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Intersection Of United States Highway 321 And South Carolina Highway 322 In The City Of Mcconnells In York County "sheriff Joe Mitchell Intersection" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-07-09
Litter, balloons
In plain English Bans intentionally releasing gas-filled balloons and includes balloon releases in litter laws with penalties.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-11-705 So As To Create The Offense Of Intentionally Releasing, Organizing The Release Of, Or Intentionally Causing The Release Of Balloons Inflated With Gas That Is Lighter Than Air, And To Provide Exceptions; By Amending…
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-28
Broome High School male strength team State Championship title 2026
Recognize And Honor The Broome High School Male Strength Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2026 South Carolina Class Aaa State Championship.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-25
Profound Autism Day in SC
Declare March 17, 2026, As Profound Austism Day In South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-04
Probate
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 62-3-108, Relating To Informal And Formal Probate And Appointment Proceedings, So As To Increase The Time Which Such Proceedings May Be Commenced After A Decedent's Death From Ten Years To Twenty Years.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-24
SC Equine Promotion Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 23 To Title 47 So As To Create The "south Carolina Equine Promotion Act," To Define Necessary Terms, To Establish The Equine Promotion Board, To Provide For The Composition Of The Board And The Terms…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith · 2026-02-19
Broome HS girls weight team champs
Recognize And Honor The Broome High School Varsity And Junior Varsity Girls Strength Teams, Coaches, And School Officials For A Remarkable Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class Aaa State Championship Title And The Overall Female Team State Championship.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-02-04
Assault and battery on heathcare workers
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Add That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Injures A Healthcare Worker Or Emergency Response Employee In The…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor, Wickensimer · 2026-02-04
Resident vendor preferences
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 11-35-1524, Relating To Resident Vendor Preference Under The Consolidated Procurement Code, So As To Provide That For The Purpose Of Making An Award Determination, A Procurement Officer Is Directed To Decrease A Bidder's Price By…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan · 2026-01-20
Driver's licenses
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-1-520 So As To Provide It Is Unlawful To Drive A Motor Vehicle With A Driver's License Not Recognized In This State And To Provide A Penalty.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works · 2026-01-13
Truck weight
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-2645, Relating To Assessment Ratio For A Private Passenger Motor Vehicle, So As To Increase The Weight Limit For Pickup Trucks; By Amending Section 56-3-630, Relating To Vehicles Classified As Passenger Motor Vehicles, So As…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-01-13
Emma Louisa Jefferies Houston 104th birthday
Congratulate Emma Louise Jefferies Houston On The Occasion Of Her One Hundred Fourth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-06
Assault and battery on healthcare workers
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Add That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Injures A Healthcare Worker Or Emergency Response Employee In The…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis · 2025-04-23
James "Pee Wee" Lambert, Jr. Road
Request The Department Of Transportation Designate The Portion Of West Main Street (s-42-227) Located In The Town Of Pacolet In Spartanburg County As "james 'pee Wee' Lambert Jr. Road," To Ensure His Contributions To Pacolet Are Remembered And Celebrated For Generations To Come, And Erect…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2025-03-27
Employer and employee contribution rates under SCRS and PORS
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 9-1-1085 And 9-11-225, Both Relating To Employer And Employee Contribution Rates Under The South Carolina Retirement System And The Police Officers Retirement System, Respectively, So As To Provide That An Employer, Up To Certain Limits,…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2025-02-26
“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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