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Democratic
· Representative
Pat Gallagher
Represents District 173 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 726 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 2,410 of 2,411 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
2 of 12
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 2
Roll calls on record
2,411
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 3, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Pat Gallagher 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 Pat Gallagher 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. Pat Gallagher is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 726 party-line votes.
HB2550 · Providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit.
In plain English Allows small businesses to claim a tax credit for health insurance premiums they contribute for employees.
House Floor: PN3516 A03533 · 2026-06-09 · Passed 132–70 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB960 · In commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification.
House Floor: HB 960 PN 1460, 2025 A722 · 2025-05-14 · Passed 146–57 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1042 · In crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
House Floor: PN3793, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES · 2026-07-23 · Failed 101–101
HB96 · In sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseated lands; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
In plain English Requires notification to a designated individual during property sales involving delinquent real estate taxes and assigns duties to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
House Floor: PN3767, MOTION TO RECOMMIT COMMERCE · 2026-07-12 · Failed 101–101
HB1239 · In general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
House Floor: PN2022 A03976 · 2026-06-30 · Failed 101–101
HB2359 · In computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.
House Floor: PN3684 A03926 · 2026-06-29 · Failed 101–101
HB2037 · In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.
House Floor: PN3579 A03893 · 2026-06-24 · Failed 101–101
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.
K.C. TomlinsonRepublican · District 18 · 655 shared contested votes
54%
Tom MehaffieRepublican · District 106 · 655 shared contested votes
53%
Joe HoganRepublican · District 142 · 651 shared contested votes
49%
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 (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Pat Gallagher 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.
Introduced12
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee10
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
In plain English Requires casualty insurance to cover colorectal cancer screening.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
Became lawAct No. 72 of 2026 · 2026-10-22
Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (201-2) · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions and for physician assistants.
An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for physician assistants.
Not out of committeeReferred to Professional Licensure · 2026-10-05
Providing for prohibition on certain payment card network fee practices; and imposing penalties.
In plain English Prohibits payment card networks from charging certain fees and imposes penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for prohibition on certain payment card network fee practices; and imposing penalties.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-02-04
In tuition account programs, further providing for declaration of policy, for definitions, for Tuition Account Programs Bureau, for powers of department, for Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program, for Tuition Account Investment Program, for general provisions governing both tuition account programs and for Federal taxation; establishing the Keystone Scholars Grant Program and the Keystone Scholars Grant Program Account; and making a repeal.
An Act amending the act of April 3, 1992 (P.L.28, No.11), known as the Tuition Account Programs and College Savings Bond Act, in tuition account programs, further providing for declaration of policy, for definitions, for Tuition Account Programs Bureau, for powers of department, for Tuition…
Not out of committeeReferred to Finance · 2025-08-13
Providing for bonding requirements for contractors performing work on adjoining properties; and imposing penalties.
An Act providing for bonding requirements for contractors performing work on adjoining properties; and imposing penalties.
Not out of committeeReferred to Housing & Community Development · 2025-08-13
Providing for proof of fidelity insurance and surety bonds by payroll processors; and imposing a penalty.
An Act providing for proof of fidelity insurance and surety bonds by payroll processors; and imposing a penalty.
Not out of committeeReferred to Labor & Industry · 2025-08-11
Providing for the Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program; establishing the Waterfront Redevelopment Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
An Act providing for the Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program; establishing the Waterfront Redevelopment Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Not out of committeeReferred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development · 2025-08-11
In licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for restaurant satellite location permit.
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for restaurant satellite location permit.
Not out of committeeReferred to Liquor Control · 2025-06-17
Further providing for short title, for definitions and for Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Program established.
An Act amending the act of November 22, 2005 (P.L.407, No.74), known as the Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act, further providing for short title, for definitions and for Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Program established.
Not out of committeeReferred to Insurance · 2025-06-16
Further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for training and license required and exceptions, for qualifications for license, examinations, failure of examinations, licensure without examination, issuing of license, foreign applicants for licensure, temporary license and perjury, for continuing education, for practice of physical therapy and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.
An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for training and license required and exceptions, for qualifications for license, examinations, failure of examinations, licensure without…
Not out of committeeReferred to Professional Licensure · 2025-06-10
In safety and anti-pollution equipment, further providing for windshield obstructions and wipers.
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in safety and anti-pollution equipment, further providing for windshield obstructions and wipers.
Not out of committeeReferred to Transportation · 2025-04-04
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SB1485 · 2026-10-21
In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. (House Appropriations: PN1977, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2593 · 2026-10-21
In general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund. (House Appropriations: PN4014, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2048 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for administrative, fiscal or logistical services and governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy. (House Appropriations: PN4085, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1150 · 2026-10-21
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions. (House Appropriations: PN1399, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1269 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use. (House Appropriations: PN1973, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB838 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions. (House Appropriations: PN0904, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2545 · 2026-10-21
Providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections. (House Appropriations: PN3949, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2545 · 2026-10-21
Providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections. (House Floor: PN3949, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1827 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause. (House Appropriations: PN3948, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1827 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause. (House Floor: PN3948, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1431 · 2026-10-21
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers. (House Appropriations: PN1980 A04721, Adopt Amendment)
SB1431 · 2026-10-21
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers. (House Appropriations: PN1980, Re-report Bill As Amended)
SB116 · 2026-10-21
In terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility. (House Appropriations: PN1420, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB116 · 2026-10-21
In terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility. (House Floor: PN1420, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1410 · 2026-10-21
Prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties. (House Appropriations: PN1864, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1410 · 2026-10-21
Prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties. (House Floor: PN1864, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1210 · 2026-10-21
In insurance producers, further providing for powers and duties of department. (House Appropriations: PN1498, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1210 · 2026-10-21
In insurance producers, further providing for powers and duties of department. (House Floor: PN1498, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR138 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the state of civic education in Pennsylvania and develop recommendations on cost-efficient, feasible steps that the Commonwealth can adopt to increase the accessibility and quality of civic education opportunities for students. (House Floor: PN1068)
SB764 · 2026-10-21
In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for conduct of referenda and for court review of transitional plan. (House Appropriations: PN1322, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB764 · 2026-10-21
In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for conduct of referenda and for court review of transitional plan. (House Floor: PN1322, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB829 · 2026-10-21
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Appropriations: PN2057, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB829 · 2026-10-21
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Floor: PN2057, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR536 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of October 11 through 17, 2026, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3442)
SB1372 · 2026-10-21
In general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect and providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes. (House Appropriations: PN2018, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1372 · 2026-10-21
In general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect and providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes. (House Floor: PN2018, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1303 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. (House Appropriations: PN2008, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1303 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. (House Floor: PN2008, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1328 · 2026-10-21
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Appropriations: PN2059, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1328 · 2026-10-21
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2059, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB804 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties. (House Appropriations: PN2056, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB804 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2056, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1961 · 2026-10-21
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact. (House Floor: PN2870, CONCURRENCE)
SB1212 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. (House Appropriations: PN2058, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB1212 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. (House Floor: PN2058, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB205 · 2026-10-21
In supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance, further providing for supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax. (House Appropriations: PN0892, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB205 · 2026-10-21
In supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance, further providing for supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax. (House Floor: PN0892, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2047 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. (House Appropriations: PN4084, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2047 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. (House Floor: PN4084, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR650 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4003)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce. (House Floor: PN3969 A04670)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce. (House Floor: PN3969)
HR532 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3422)
SB922 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations. (House Appropriations: PN1151, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB922 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations. (House Floor: PN1151, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1485 · 2026-10-21
In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. (House Floor: PN1977, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2593 · 2026-10-21
In general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund. (House Floor: PN4014, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2048 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for administrative, fiscal or logistical services and governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy. (House Floor: PN4085, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1150 · 2026-10-21
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions. (House Floor: PN1399, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation. (House Floor: PN4049, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation. (House Floor: PN4049)
HR615 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3876)
SB1269 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use. (House Floor: PN1973, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB369 · 2026-10-21
In land banks, further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN4017, CONCURRENCE)
SB838 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN0904, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR657 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 18, 2026, as "Kada Scott Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4041)
HR641 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 8, 2026, as "Frank and Athena Sarris Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3959)
HB69 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for restocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. (House Floor: PN4073, CONCURRENCE)
HB928 · 2026-10-21
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change. (House Floor: PN4086, CONCURRENCE)
HB2443 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (House Floor: PN4082, CONCURRENCE)
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