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Democratic
· State Representative
Hamilton Grant
Represents District 79 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 301 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 1,282 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
24 of 30
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
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 Hamilton Grant 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 Hamilton Grant 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. Hamilton Grant is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 301 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
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
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
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-08-11 · Passed 43–51
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 · 61 shared contested votes
56%
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 432 shared contested votes
54%
Gary BrewerRepublican · District 114 · 382 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 (65 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Hamilton Grant 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.
Introduced30
Out of committee24
Passed one chamber24
Passed both chambers24
Became law24
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Usher and Chris Brown tour
Recognize And Honor Artists Usher Raymond And Chris Brown For Their Musical Careers And To Welcome Them To Columbia And To The Palmetto State For Their Performance At Williams-brice Stadium.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-25
Matrick Belton, wrestling champ
Recognize And Honor Columbia Native Matrick Mondre "trick Williams" Belton For His Outstanding Achievements In Professional Wrestling And For His Role As A Positive Ambassador For His Hometown, Community, State, And Family.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-05
Big Homie, Lil Homie Mentoring Program
Express Strong Support For The Big Homie Lil Homie Mentoring Program And Its Mission To Uplift And Empower Youth Through Meaningful Mentorship; To Encourage Community Members, Local Leaders, Businesses, And Organizations To Partner With, Volunteer For, And Invest In The Success Of The Program; And…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-14
Medicaid
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-6-120 So As To Require The Department Of Health And Human Services To Conduct An Annual Review Of Medications And Treatments For Chronic And Rare Kidney Diseases For Enrollees In The South Carolina Medicaid Program…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs · 2026-04-01
Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Champs
Recognize And Honor The Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Team For Winning The 2026 Class Aaaaa Division I State Championship And To Commend Them For Their Continued Excellence And Dominance In High School Basketball.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
Christopher Allen, sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Christopher William Allen Of Richland County And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-03-13
4-H Pinckney Leadership Camp
Recognize And Honor The South Carolina 4-h Pinckney Leadership Program And Congratulate Those Who Participate At All Levels Upon The Tenth Anniversary Of Preparing The State's Young People For Leadership.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-03
Khali Gallman
Honor And Recognize Khali Gallman On Her Outstanding Service To The Midlands Community And The Creation Of 803 Day, A Weekend-long Celebration Of The Midlands, Symbolizing Unity, Pride, And The Vibrant Spirit Of The Area.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-25
Black History Month and Richland Two celebrate 100 years
Honor Richland School District Two For Formally Recognizing February 2026 As The Centennial Celebration Of Black History Month And To Commend The District For Its Century-long Excellence In Education.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-19
Essie M. Richards
Recognize And Honor Essie M. Richards For A Lifetime Of Service To Her Community And For The Example Of A Life Well Spent For The Benefit Of Others.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-11
Robert Clark- Veteran of the Year
Recognize And Honor Command Sergeant Major (ret.) Robert Clark For His Exemplary Service To The United States Of America And To The State Of South Carolina And To Congratulate Him Upon Being Named The South Carolina Department Of Veterans' Affairs 2024-2025 Veteran Of The Year.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day
Declare March 25, 2026, As "omega Day At The South Carolina Capitol," To Congratulate Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. At The Celebration Of Its One Hundred Fifteenth Anniversary, And To Honor The Organization For Its Worthy Heritage And Many Accomplishments.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
Nathaniel A. Barber
Recognize And Honor Nathaniel A. Barber For His Outstanding Leadership And Service As Former Chief Executive Officer Of The South Carolina Community Loan Fund And For His Enduring Dedication To Community Development Across The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
Alfonso Boyd, award
Recognize And Honor Army Master Sergeant (ret.) Alfonso J. Boyd For His Exemplary Military Service And Dedicated Leadership In Support Of Veterans And Youth In Chester County And To Congratulate Him Upon Being Named The South Carolina Department Of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Of The Year…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
Alvin King
Honor And Recognize First Sergeant (ret.) Alvin King For His Exemplary Service To The United States Of America And The State Of South Carolina, And To Congratulate Him Upon Being Named The 2023-2024 Veteran Of The Year By The South Carolina Department Of Veterans' Affairs.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
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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