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Democratic
· State Senator
Juan Barnett
Represents District 34 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
56%
on 36 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 93%
Cast a vote
83%
Yea or Nay on 778 of 941 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
19 of 45
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 21.5
Roll calls on record
941
2026 Regular Session
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 2026 Regular Session.
How Juan Barnett 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 Juan Barnett sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Juan Barnett is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
16 of 36 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB1613 · Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-31 · Passed 37–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2710 · Juvenile crime; revise provisions related to.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-31 · Passed 35–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB538 · Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-31 · Passed 36–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB3124 · Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-30 · Passed 37–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1677 · Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; create.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-30 · Passed 34–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB4033 · Agricultural land; impose tax on sale of certain foreign owned.
Senate Failed · 2026-03-17 · Passed 30–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1613 · Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-11 · Passed 36–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1305 · Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-10 · Passed 38–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB941 · MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; extend repealer on act and related tax incentives.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-09 · Passed 38–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB547 · Check cashers and MS Credit Availability licensees; authorize to pass credit/debit card fees to customers.
Senate Passed · 2026-03-05 · Passed 34–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB2232 · Vehicle safety equipment; increase sanctions for failure to use and divert funds to driver safety programs.
Senate Failed · 2026-02-05 · Failed 26–26
SB2587 · In-person absentee voting; to amend the process of.
Senate Failed · 2026-02-12 · Failed 24–25
SB2202 · Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-05 · Passed 27–25
SB2118 · Jail docket; require sheriff to include certain information about incarcerated persons awaiting trial in.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-12 · Passed 28–24
HB4033 · Agricultural land; impose tax on sale of certain foreign owned.
Senate Failed · 2026-03-17 · Passed 30–21
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.
Joey FillinganeRepublican · District 41 · 67 shared contested votes
70%
Briggs HopsonRepublican · District 23 · 63 shared contested votes
70%
Lydia ChassaniolRepublican · District 14 · 66 shared contested votes
70%
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 (163 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Juan Barnett 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.
Introduced45
Out of committee25
Passed one chamber25
Passed both chambers20
Became law19
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 21.5 bills that became law this session.
Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.
A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sympathy Of The Legislature To The Family Of National Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., On His Passing.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
An Act To Enact The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From…
VetoedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.
An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, And For The Purpose Of Establishing A Disaster Relief Reserve Fund And Defraying The Costs Related To Certain Disaster Assistance Programs For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Revenue, Department of.
An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Revenue, Including The Homestead Exemption Division, The Motor Vehicle Comptroller Functions, The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Liquor Distribution Center, The Enforcement Division, And For The Purpose Of Reimbursing…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Corrections, Department of.
An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
City of Laurel; extend repealer on authority for tax on hotels and motels to promote tourism.
An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, Extend The Repealer On The Law Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed 3% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.
An Act To Direct The Transfer Of $20 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The Disaster Assistance Trust Fund; To Direct The Transfer Of $125 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund; And…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.
An Act To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collect Monthly Fees From Offenders Who Are On Probation, Parole Or Any Other Field Supervision And To Deposit…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.
An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Disaster Assistance Trust Funds To The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purposes Of Defraying Expenses Related To The State Obligations For Disaster Response And Recovery, Including The Severe Weather Event Beginning On January 24, 2026, For The…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
Recognize 50th Anniversary of the founding of Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at USM.
A Resolution Recognizing The 50th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Mu Xi Chapter Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity On The Campus Of The University Of Southern Mississippi.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-26
Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.
A Resolution Congratulating Former State Senator Robert (bobby) Chamberlin Upon The Occasion Of His Investiture As Judge Of The United States District Court For The Northern District Of Mississippi.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-26
Parole eligibility date; nonviolent inmate may be released in discretion of State Parole Board.
An Act To Amend Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Nonviolent Inmates Eligible For Parole May, In The Discretion Of The State Parole Board, Be Released From Incarceration To Parole Supervision On The Parole-eligible Date; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied On Calendar · 2026-03-26
Appropriation; Audit, Department of.
An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Audit For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-25
Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission – Livestock shows.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Agriculture And Commerce For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Dixie National Livestock Show; A Roundup For Junior Exhibitors Of Livestock And Goats; Supplemental Funds For Livestock Premiums; County Livestock Shows In Offering…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-19
Recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Mississippi Alpha Network on its 55th Anniversary.
A Resolution Recognizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., And Mississippi Alpha Network On The Occasion Of Its 55th Anniversary As The First Intercollegiate Fraternity For African American Men.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-13
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HB1924 · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Attorney General. (Senate Veto Sustained)
HC65 · 2026-04-15
Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes. (Senate Failed)
HB1648 · 2026-04-02
Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2474 · 2026-04-02
Rare Disease Task Force; establish within the Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2189 · 2026-04-02
Budget; direct disbursements from certain special funds. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1761 · 2026-04-02
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2917 · 2026-04-02
Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1772 · 2026-04-02
Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR130 · 2026-04-02
Commend Javarius Smith of Madison S. Palmer High School for winning consecutive MHSAA 2A Weightlifting Championships. (Senate Adopted)
SR131 · 2026-04-02
Declaring April 2, 2026, as "Drive to Arrive Day" in Mississippi to commit to distraction-free driving. (Senate Adopted)
HB1330 · 2026-04-01
Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area". (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2409 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2294 · 2026-04-01
Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2314 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1142 · 2026-04-01
Bench warrant notices; revise the process. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1662 · 2026-04-01
Joint custody matters; create rebuttable presumption in favor of. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB925 · 2026-04-01
Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2747 · 2026-04-01
Foreign Third-Party Litigation Funders; require disclosure to the Attorney General. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2103 · 2026-04-01
Education; provide pay increases, revise counseling ethical requirements, and reform school attendance law. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1224 · 2026-04-01
MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2805 · 2026-04-01
MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB4118 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County. (Senate Passed)
HB4126 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County. (Senate Passed)
HB525 · 2026-04-01
Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2848 · 2026-04-01
Towing and sale of motor vehicles; revise records and notification requirements related to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB4164 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Krisi M. Weining-Cox of Marshall County. (Senate Passed)
HB4173 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Jeremy Hodges of Leflore County. (Senate Passed)
HB4123 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Jose Williams of Hinds County. (Senate Passed)
HB4120 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Charles Kenneth Landrum of Jones County. (Senate Passed)
SR123 · 2026-03-31
Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. (Senate Adopted)
SR129 · 2026-03-31
Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. (Senate Adopted)
SR111 · 2026-03-31
Commend Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team for 2025 Championship season. (Senate Adopted)
HC60 · 2026-03-31
Willie W. Moses, Jr.; commend for many years of service to Alcorn and State of Mississippi. (Senate Adopted)
SR114 · 2026-03-31
Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for back-to-back State Championships. (Senate Adopted)
SR110 · 2026-03-31
Commend 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team for first-ever Class 1A State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SC546 · 2026-03-31
Recognize City of Greenville as a National Model for innovative coordinated public safety strategies. (Senate Adopted)
HB538 · 2026-03-31
Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HC64 · 2026-03-31
Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment. (Senate Adopted)
SR99 · 2026-03-31
Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory. (Senate Adopted)
SR108 · 2026-03-31
Commend Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars MAIS 4A-D3 Fast-Pitch Softball State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SR107 · 2026-03-31
Commend Simpson County Academy's Lilly Overby as three-time State Cross-Country Champion and Gatorade Girls Player of the Year. (Senate Adopted)
HC62 · 2026-03-31
Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SB2643 · 2026-03-31
Memorial bridge, highway or road; designate various segments on the state highway system as. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2834 · 2026-03-31
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR82 · 2026-03-31
Recognize Mrs. Zell Long upon the occasion of her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. (Senate Adopted)
SB2898 · 2026-03-31
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1701 · 2026-03-31
Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB939 · 2026-03-31
MS Length-of-Service Award Program; extend repealer and create Fire Grant Fund and Fire Equipment Grant Fund. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB377 · 2026-03-31
The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NamUs. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HC61 · 2026-03-31
Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team; commend on winning NJCAA Region 23 Championship. (Senate Adopted)
HB1305 · 2026-03-31
Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR96 · 2026-03-31
Commend Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders on winning 2025 MHSAA 2A State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
HC63 · 2026-03-31
Charles Cross; commend on being member of 2026 Super Bowl Championship Seattle Seahawks Team. (Senate Adopted)
HC58 · 2026-03-31
Ship Island Excursions; commend on 100th anniversary. (Senate Adopted)
SB2110 · 2026-03-31
Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR102 · 2026-03-31
Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team for winning the 2025 MACCC Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SR98 · 2026-03-31
Commend Bolivar Northside High School Boys Basketball Team for first 2A State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SR113 · 2026-03-31
Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for 6th consecutive State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
HB1637 · 2026-03-31
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2710 · 2026-03-31
Juvenile crime; revise provisions related to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
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