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Democratic
· State Representative
Michael Rivers
Represents District 121 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 288 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
93%
Yea or Nay on 1,254 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
10 of 16
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 Michael Rivers 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 Michael Rivers 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. Michael Rivers is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 288 party-line votes.
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 6a Amendment Number 6a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 83–27 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 4a Amendment Number 4a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 85–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Table Amendment 2a Amendment Number 2a · 2025-05-06 · Passed 85–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3930 · Second Amendment Privacy Act
House: Passage Of Bill · 2025-04-09 · Passed 85–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3815 · House Rules revisions
House: Table Amendment 8 Amendment Number 8 · 2025-01-29 · Passed 69–30 · 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.
Christopher MurphyRepublican · District 98 · 60 shared contested votes
57%
Tom HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 429 shared contested votes
55%
Scott MontgomeryRepublican · District 32 · 228 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 (93 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Michael Rivers 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.
Introduced16
Out of committee11
Passed one chamber11
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee5
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
2026 Gullah Festival
Recognize And Honor The Significant Impact Of The Original Gullah Festival Of South Carolina And To Express Appreciation For Its Meaningful Influence In Preserving The Historic Gullah Culture And Its Economic Contribution To The State's Vital Tourism Industry.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-22
Patricia C. Grant
Honor And Recognize Patricia C. Grant Of Colleton County For Her Many Years Of Admirable Work And Service To The Walterboro Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-26
Ray Ruth
Honor And Remember The Supreme Sacrifice Made By Army Specialist 4 Ray Anthony Ruth Of Walterboro On December 12, 1985, And To Express The Profound Appreciation Of A Grateful State And Nation For His Life, Sacrifice, And Service.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Bridges Preparatory School Future Business Leaders of America
Recognize And Commend The Bridges Preparatory School Future Business Leaders Of America (fbla) Chapter For Its Dedication To Leadership Development, Community Service, And Academic Excellence.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-24
Rev. Dr. Elijah Washington-sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Reverend Dr. Elijah Washington Sr. Of Beaufort County, The First African American Beaufort Memorial Hospital Chief Of Staff And First African American Ob/gyn In The Lowcountry, To Honor His Commitment…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-29
Heirs property
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-51-90, Relating To Redemption Of Real Property, So As To Allow For Heirs To Redeem Deceased Owners' Property In Certain Circumstances.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-05-06
Penn Center Heritage parade
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 53-3-230, Relating To Penn Center Heritage Day, So As To Provide For An Annual Parade.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works · 2025-04-30
2025 Gullah Festival
Recognize And Honor The Significant Impact Of The Original Gullah Festival Of South Carolina And To Express Appreciation For Its Meaningful Influence In Preserving The Historic Gullah Culture And For Its Economic Contribution To The State's Vital Tourism Industry.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-30
Hon. Kenneth F. Hodges, sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of The Honorable Kenneth F. Hodges Of Beaufort County, To Celebrate His Life And Achievements, And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-24
Janie Simmons Johnson sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Rosa Jane "janie" Simmons Johnson Of Beaufort County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Large And Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-23
Cursive writing coursework
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-29-15, Relating To The Requirement That Cursive Writing Be Taught In Public Elementary Schools, So As To Specify That The Cursive Writing Instruction Must Begin In Second Grade And Continue In Each Grade Through Fifth…
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Education · 2025-04-09
Kenneth Singleton
Recognize And Honor Kenneth Singleton For His Dedicated Community Service And To Congratulate Him For The Significant Contributions Of Singleton's Barbershop To His Community.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2025-02-11
Recognize Reverend Venus Young for his service to the community
Recognize And Honor Pastor Venus Young Of Bethlehem Baptist Church In Beaufort County For His Many Years Of Faithful Ministry And To Extend To Him Best Wishes For God's Richest Blessings As He Continues To Serve The Lord And His Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-02-06
Penn Center Heritage parade
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 53-3-230, Relating To Penn Center Heritage Day, So As To Provide For An Annual Parade.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-14
Cemeteries
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 27-43-320 So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Prohibit Individuals From Gaining Access To Cemeteries, Burial Grounds, Or Graves On Private Property.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-14
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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