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Democratic
· State Representative
Jackie Hayes
Represents District 55 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
72%
on 247 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 1,208 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
6 of 8
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
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 Jackie Hayes 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 Jackie Hayes 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. Jackie Hayes is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
69 of 247 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H4763 · Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
In plain English Prohibits approaching, impeding, harming, or harassing first responders or emergency medical care providers after being warned verbally.
House: Grant Free Conference Powers · 2026-06-25 · Failed 82–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3558 · Commissioners to Article V Convention
In plain English Establishes qualifications, appointment procedures, oaths, and duties for state commissioners representing South Carolina at a constitutional amendment convention.
House: Override Veto By The Governor · 2026-06-25 · Passed 74–27 · most Democrats 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 7 Amendment Number 7 · 2026-05-18 · Passed 83–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3558 · Commissioners to Article V Convention
In plain English Establishes qualifications, appointment procedures, oaths, and duties for state commissioners representing South Carolina at a constitutional amendment convention.
House: Concur In Senate Amendments · 2026-05-13 · Passed 86–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0508 · Monuments
In plain English Expands protections for monuments and memorials from relocation or removal, allows the General Assembly to act on certain monuments by joint resolution, and permits affinity organizations to sue to prevent certain actions regarding monuments.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-07 · Passed 74–28 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0508 · Monuments
In plain English Expands protections for monuments and memorials from relocation or removal, allows the General Assembly to act on certain monuments by joint resolution, and permits affinity organizations to sue to prevent certain actions regarding monuments.
House: Table Amendment 13 Amendment Number 13 · 2026-05-07 · Passed 70–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0508 · Monuments
In plain English Expands protections for monuments and memorials from relocation or removal, allows the General Assembly to act on certain monuments by joint resolution, and permits affinity organizations to sue to prevent certain actions regarding monuments.
House: Table Amendment 11 Amendment Number 11 · 2026-05-07 · Passed 74–28 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0883 · Sine Die 2026
In plain English Sets the 2026 legislative session to adjourn May 14, then reconvene as needed before final adjournment by November 8.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-06 · Passed 87–25 · most Democrats 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 Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Amendment 35a Amendment Number 35a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 66–46 · most Democrats 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
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.
Brandon CoxRepublican · District 92 · 356 shared contested votes
69%
Gary BrewerRepublican · District 114 · 340 shared contested votes
68%
Bill TaylorRepublican · District 86 · 345 shared contested votes
68%
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 (139 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jackie Hayes 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.
Introduced8
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Dillon National Guard Armory
In plain English Directs the state to transfer National Guard armories in Dillon, Timmonsville, and Barnwell to the respective local governments.
Official synopsis: Direct The Department Of Administration, The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Or The Appropriate Agency, To Transfer The National Guard Armory In Dillon County, South Carolina, To The City Of Dillon, The National Guard Armory In Timmonsville, South Carolina, To The City Of Timmonsville, And The…
Became lawAct No. 265 · 2026-08-19
Latta High School Strength and Weightlifting Team
Recognize And Honor The Latta High School Strength And Weightlifting Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association Class A State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-05
Joseph B "Benny" Cooper Jr. Intersection
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Intersection Of United States Highway 301 And Black Branch Road In The Town Of Dillon In Dillon County "joseph B. 'benny' Cooper Intersection" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-04-15
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Recognize And Honor The Historic Chartering Of The Alpha Delta Omega Omega Chapter Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., The First Divine Nine Organization Established In Dillon County, And To Commend Its Charter Members For Their Commitment To Service And Community Uplift.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-11
Latta High School Softball team wins state championship
Recognize And Honor The Latta High School Softball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Extraordinary Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class A State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-15
Concussion protocols in schools
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-63-75, Relating To Concussion Protocol For Student Athletes, So As To Revise Protocols By Requiring Certain Concussion Recognition And Management Training, By Including Return To Learn Protocol Requirements, By Imposing Requirements On Student Athletes, And…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works · 2025-04-03
Captain Allan Rogers retired from the Dillon County Sheriff's office after a 35-year career in law enforcement.
Recognize And Honor Captain Allan Rogers, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From A Career In Law Enforcement, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-02-25
Latta High School FFA champs
Recognize And Honor The Latta High School Future Farmers Of America Team, Sponsor Aaron Miles, And School Officials And To Congratulate Them For Winning The State Farm Business Management Competition.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-01-15
“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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