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Republican
· Representative
Russ Miner
Represents District 26 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
68%
on 996 party-line votes · House Republicans median 91%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 3,081 of 3,093 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
6 of 14
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 6
Roll calls on record
3,093
2025 Regular Session
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 2025 Regular Session.
How Russ Miner 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 Russ Miner 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. Russ Miner is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
317 of 996 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB863 · Generally revise state finance laws
(H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate · 2025-04-30 · Passed 55–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB863 · Generally revise state finance laws
(H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred · 2025-04-30 · Passed 59–41 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB324 · Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime
(H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted · 2025-04-30 · Passed 57–43 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB319 · Generally revise health care laws related to doulas
(H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted · 2025-04-30 · Passed 54–46 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2 · General Appropriations Act
(H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate · 2025-04-30 · Passed 66–34 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB231 · Revise property tax rates for certain property
(H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted · 2025-04-30 · Passed 60–39 · most Republicans voted the other way
HJ69 · Study resolution on impacts of federal funding changes on Dept. of Military Affairs
(H) 3rd Reading Passed · 2025-04-29 · Passed 58–41 · most Republicans voted the other way
SJ28 · Interim study resolution on the legislature's ethics processes
(H) 3rd Reading Concurred · 2025-04-29 · Passed 61–38 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB451 · Revise tax increment financing districts to exclude debt service and certain school levies
(H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred · 2025-04-29 · Passed 58–42 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB863 · Generally revise state finance laws
(H) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading · 2025-04-29 · Passed 58–39 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB535 · Revise laws related to experimental treatments
(H) 3rd Reading Failed · 2025-04-25 · Failed 50–50
HJ67 · Study resolution on impacts of federal funding changes on OPI and OCHE
(H) 2nd Reading Not Passed · 2025-04-25 · Failed 50–50
SB287 · Generally revise state finance laws
(H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred · 2025-04-24 · Failed 50–50
SB326 · Generally revise laws related to MEDIA Act film tax credits
(H) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading · 2025-04-18 · Failed 49–49
SB312 · Generally revise laws for crime victims
(H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred · 2025-04-14 · Failed 50–50
Democrats 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.
Lyn BennettDemocrat · District 4 · 1,478 shared contested votes
77%
Eric AlbusDemocrat · District 28 · 1,429 shared contested votes
62%
Ed ByrneDemocrat · District 11 · 1,431 shared contested votes
60%
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 (12 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Russ Miner 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.
Introduced14
Out of committee8
Passed one chamber8
Passed both chambers8
Became law6
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Revenue, State 4Military Affairs 3Legislature 2General Joint Resolution 2Energy 2Discrimination and Human Rights 2
Increase elderly homeowner and renter income tax credit
Vetoed(H) Veto Override Failed in Legislature · 2025-07-23
Revise human rights laws to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Failed(H) Died in Process · 2025-05-20
Preserve right to keep and bear arms via a presumption of innocence
Failed(H) Died in Process · 2025-05-20
Allow all persons serving in the reserves to be eligible for certain CDL waiver
Became lawChapter Number Assigned · 2025-05-13
Revise law allowing for troop labor to execute projects
Became law(H) Signed by Governor · 2025-04-07
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SJ35 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of voter list maintenance and integrity ((H) 2nd Reading Concurred)
SB324 · 2025-04-30
Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime ((H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB381 · 2025-04-30
Provide for educational credit for students volunteering in long term care, nursing home, home care, and child care settings ((H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted)
SJ37 · 2025-04-30
Interim survey of behavioral health services in Montana ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
SJ36 · 2025-04-30
Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
HB850 · 2025-04-30
Provide licensing and regulation of community health workers ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB818 · 2025-04-30
Ban foreign funding for ballot measures ((H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SB446 · 2025-04-30
Revise laws related to healthcare utilization review ((H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB936 · 2025-04-30
Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB231 · 2025-04-30
Revise property tax rates for certain property ((H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB231 · 2025-04-30
Revise property tax rates for certain property ((H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SB40 · 2025-04-30
Revise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files to the public ((H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SB524 · 2025-04-30
Revise laws relating to category D assisted living facilities ((H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB853 · 2025-04-30
Revise fees for licensed establishments ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB2 · 2025-04-30
General Appropriations Act ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB932 · 2025-04-30
Generally revise conservation financing laws ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
SJ48 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization ((H) 2nd Reading Concurred)
SJ48 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
HB513 · 2025-04-30
Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use ((H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted)
SJ46 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of food security and agricultural prosperity ((H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred)
HB505 · 2025-04-30
Allow Montana housing infrastructure revolving loan fund to retain its interest and income and provide for fund transfers ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
SJ49 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention ((H) 2nd Reading Concurred)
SJ49 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
HB913 · 2025-04-30
Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB2 Section D ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
SB319 · 2025-04-30
Generally revise health care laws related to doulas ((H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SB324 · 2025-04-30
Revise vehicle registration fees and allocate revenue for bridges and victims of crime ((H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB682 · 2025-04-30
Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment ((H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB329 · 2025-04-30
Make the Montana ammunition act permanent ((H) 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SB472 · 2025-04-30
Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process ((H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB863 · 2025-04-30
Generally revise state finance laws ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
HB863 · 2025-04-30
Generally revise state finance laws ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
SJ42 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of noxious weed control ((H) 2nd Reading Concurred)
SJ42 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of noxious weed control ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
HB935 · 2025-04-30
Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HJ34 · 2025-04-30
Resolution supporting Montana's beef producers ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB117 · 2025-04-30
Establish criminal justice data warehouse priorities ((H) 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SJ35 · 2025-04-30
Interim study of voter list maintenance and integrity ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
HB936 · 2025-04-29
Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB 2-Section B ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
HB511 · 2025-04-29
Provide grant funding for firefighting training facilities ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB935 · 2025-04-29
Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
HJ72 · 2025-04-29
Interim study of personal data sharing by DOT ((H) 3rd Reading Passed)
HB12 · 2025-04-29
Montana historic preservation grants ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB932 · 2025-04-29
Generally revise conservation financing laws ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
HB5 · 2025-04-29
Long-range building appropriations ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB4 · 2025-04-29
Appropriations by budget amendment ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB505 · 2025-04-29
Allow Montana housing infrastructure revolving loan fund to retain its interest and income and provide for fund transfers ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
HB513 · 2025-04-29
Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use ((H) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted)
HB913 · 2025-04-29
Authorize transfers and other necessary measures to implement HB2 Section D ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
SB319 · 2025-04-29
Generally revise health care laws related to doulas ((H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
HB682 · 2025-04-29
Generally revise laws regarding gender transition treatment ((H) 2nd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted)
SB218 · 2025-04-29
Provide for private right of action for injuries caused by certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria ((H) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading)
HB924 · 2025-04-29
Generally revise state finance laws ((H) 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate)
HB381 · 2025-04-29
Provide for educational credit for students volunteering in long term care, nursing home, home care, and child care settings ((H) 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted)
HB446 · 2025-04-29
Revise indecent exposure laws ((H) 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Adopted)
SJ37 · 2025-04-29
Interim survey of behavioral health services in Montana ((H) 2nd Reading Concurred)
SJ34 · 2025-04-29
Interim study of child care ((H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred)
SJ33 · 2025-04-29
Interim study of the prescription drug supply chain ((H) 3rd Reading Concurred)
HB850 · 2025-04-29
Provide licensing and regulation of community health workers ((H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred)
SJ36 · 2025-04-29
Study dependent neglect standards for prosecutors ((H) 2nd Reading Concurred)
HB818 · 2025-04-29
Ban foreign funding for ballot measures ((H) 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 3093 total roll-call votes this session).
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