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Democratic
· Representative
Sean Dougherty
Represents District 172 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 556 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,787 of 1,789 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
0 of 11
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 2
Roll calls on record
1,789
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 29, 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 Sean Dougherty 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 Sean Dougherty 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. Sean Dougherty is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 556 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.
Tom MehaffieRepublican · District 106 · 631 shared contested votes
54%
K.C. TomlinsonRepublican · District 18 · 631 shared contested votes
53%
Joe HoganRepublican · District 142 · 631 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 (2 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Sean Dougherty 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.
Introduced11
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee5
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.
An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.
Passed one chamberReferred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs · 2026-10-13
In fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for conditions of licensure and for prohibitions.
An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for conditions of licensure and for prohibitions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Gaming Oversight · 2026-10-07
Directing the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study treatment and support for individuals with mental illnesses, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Autism in Pennsylvania's county jails.
In plain English Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study treatment and support for individuals with mental illness, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism in county jails.
Official synopsis: A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study treatment and support for individuals with mental illnesses, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Autism in Pennsylvania's county jails.
Not out of committeeReported as committed · 2026-09-28
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for drivers of emergency vehicles.
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for drivers of emergency vehicles.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
In food protection, providing for caffeine safety.
An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for caffeine safety.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
Further providing for minimum wages.
An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for minimum wages.
Not out of committeeReferred to Labor & Industry · 2026-06-02
Designating January 31, 2026, as "Heroes of the Northeast Philadelphia Plane Crash Day" in Pennsylvania.
A Resolution designating January 31, 2026, as "Heroes of the Northeast Philadelphia Plane Crash Day" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReferred to Local Government · 2026-01-30
Establishing the Budget Impasse Reimbursement Program.
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Budget Impasse Reimbursement Program.
Not out of committeeReferred to Appropriations · 2025-12-03
In miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle.
In plain English Creates a new offense for interfering with the operation or movement of a public transit vehicle.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2025-09-10
In sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase; establishing the Road and Bridge Project Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Sinking Fund; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority projects; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminating signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Three and Four Digit State Route Account.
An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase; establishing the Road…
Passed one chamberReferred to Transportation · 2025-08-15
In realty transfer tax, further providing for transfer of tax.
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in realty transfer tax, further providing for transfer of tax.
Passed one chamberReferred to Urban Affairs & Housing · 2025-04-28
“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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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 Floor: PN3948, FINAL PASSAGE)
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 Floor: PN1864, FINAL PASSAGE)
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)
HB453 · 2026-10-21
In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI database maintenance, for industry standards, for MLTS signaling and for limitation of liability; in general provisions, relating to emergency management services further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members; in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances; and making editorial changes. (House Floor: PN4080, CONCURRENCE)
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)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Floor: PN4076, CONCURRENCE)
HB1098 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (House Floor: PN4081, CONCURRENCE)
HB2474 · 2026-10-21
In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. (House Floor: PN4056, CONCURRENCE)
HR648 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing the month of January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3990)
HR662 · 2026-10-21
Designating October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4050)
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 Floor: PN2062, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR538 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3444)
HR617 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3879)
HR539 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3450)
HR645 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (House Floor: PN3981)
HR591 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3799)
HR630 · 2026-10-20
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations. (House Floor: PN3916 A04437)
HR630 · 2026-10-20
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations. (House Floor: PN4083)
HR599 · 2026-10-20
Designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation. (House Floor: PN3838)
SB829 · 2026-10-20
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: PN0906 A04116)
SB829 · 2026-10-20
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: PN0906 A04652)
SB804 · 2026-10-20
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: PN1282 A04436)
SB804 · 2026-10-20
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: PN1282 A04688)
SB65 · 2026-10-20
In licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN0486, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2047 · 2026-10-20
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: PN2874 A04643)
SB1328 · 2026-10-20
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN1983 A04718, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES)
SB1328 · 2026-10-20
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN1983 A04718)
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