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· State Senator
Tameika Isaac Devine
Represents District 19 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
96%
on 82 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 95%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 659 of 698 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
33 of 63
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 16
Roll calls on record
698
126th General Assembly
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 126th General Assembly.
How Tameika Isaac Devine 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 Tameika Isaac Devine 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. Tameika Isaac Devine is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 82 party-line votes.
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 12a · 2026-03-18 · Failed 11–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0318 · Government Efficiency
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 8 · 2025-05-08 · Failed 10–35 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 17a · 2025-04-23 · Failed 16–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H3021 · Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
In plain English Requires legislative approval for regulations with estimated costs of one million dollars or more over five years, and makes related changes to regulatory review and judicial processes.
Senate: To Concur · 2026-05-14 · Failed 22–22
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment No, 4 · 2026-04-21 · Passed 21–20
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 20 · 2026-03-18 · Passed 19–18
S0052 · Driving under the influence
In plain English Increases penalties for driving under the influence, requires victim impact panels, creates a second-degree felony DUI offense, and revises testing and license suspension procedures.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 45 · 2026-02-04 · Failed 22–23
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
Senate: Rule 15b · 2026-05-26 · Failed 20–24
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.
Luke RankinRepublican · District 33 · 111 shared contested votes
64%
Jeff ZellRepublican · District 36 · 117 shared contested votes
54%
Tom DavisRepublican · District 46 · 119 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 (39 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Tameika Isaac Devine 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.
Introduced63
Out of committee34
Passed one chamber34
Passed both chambers33
Became law33
Never left committee29
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 16 bills that became law this session.
"Dr. Jasper Salmond Highway"
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of United States Highway 176 From Its Intersection With South Carolina Highway 16 To The Columbia Canal In Richland County "dr. Jasper Salmond Highway" And Place Appropriate Markers Or Signs Containing These Words At This Location.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to Senate with concurrence · 2026-05-15
Columbia chapter of Jack and Jill 75th anniversary
Recognize And Honor Captivating Columbia, The Columbia Chapter Of Jack And Jill Of America, Inc., And To Commend The Chapter On Its Seventy-fifth Anniversary Of Service In The Community.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-05-08
Sovereign Grand Inspector General Emeritus Tyron R. Harper
A Senate Resolution To Honor And Celebrate Sovereign Grand Inspector General Emeritus Tyrone R. Harper 33� For His Commitment And Many Years Of Service To His Community, The State Of South Carolina, And The United States Of America, And To Recognize June 7, 2026, As…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-05-06
South Carolina Speed Safety Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Speed Safety Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 12 To Chapter 5, Title 56 So As To Provide Definitions, And To Provide Certain Local Governmental Agencies To Employ Speed-safety Systems; By Amending Section…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Transportation · 2026-05-05
Women's Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, and Education Act
In plain English Requires pregnancy testing for certain women admitted to incarceration facilities and allows supervised probation before incarceration for pregnant women under specified circumstances.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "women's Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, And Education (care) Act" By Adding Article 21, Chapter 13 To Title 24 So As To Provide For Pregnancy Testing Of Certain Women After Admission To Certain Incarceration Facilities, The Supervised…
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-30
Palmetto Girls State
A Senate Resolution To Authorize American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State To Use The Chamber Of The South Carolina Senate On Friday, June 12, 2026.
Not out of committeeAdopted · 2026-04-29
Probate Courts
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 14-23-1040, Relating To The Qualifications Of Probate Judges To Hold The Office, So As To Revise The Qualifications And Provide That No Person Is Eligible To The Hold The Office Of Probate Judge Who Is…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-22
The Jaysen Carr, "Be a Good Human" Day
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Life And Legacy Of Jaysen Carr And To Declare Saturday, July 18, 2026, As "jaysen Carr 'be A Good Human' Day" In South Carolina.
Not out of committeeAdopted · 2026-04-22
Bethlehem Baptist Church-College Place 130th anniversary
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Congregation Of Bethlehem Baptist Church, College Place Upon The Celebration Of Its One Hundred Thirtieth Anniversary Of Ministry And Service In Its Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-01
Columbia Garden Club
A Senate Resolution To Recognize The Columbia Garden Club Upon The Occasion Of Its Centennial Anniversary And To Wish The Club And Its Members Many More Years Of Continued Success.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy
A Senate Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate Upon The Passing Of Fannie Mae Mcelveen Geddis Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-19
C.A. Johnson HS boys basketball champs
A Senate Resolution To Honor The C.a. Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2026 Class A State Championship Title And To Salute Them On A Remarkable Season.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-17
Girl Scout Week
A Senate Resolution To Declare March 8-14, 2026, As "girl Scout Week" In The State Of South Carolina And To Applaud The Girl Scout Movement, Girl Scouts Of Eastern Carolina, And Girl Scouts Of South Carolina Mountains To Midlands For One Hundred Fourteen Years Of…
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-03-12
United States Women’s Hockey Team
A Senate Resolution To Honor And Celebrate The 2026 United States Women's Hockey Team And To Recognize All Female Athletes Participating In The 2026 Winter Olympic Games For Their Dedication, Perseverance, And Representation Of Excellence In Athletics And Leadership.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-24
Bishop Redfern-sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina General Assembly Upon The Passing Of Bishop James Redfern Ii, Presiding Bishop Of The Ecumenical Church Of Christ Worldwide, And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-02-04
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H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H3021 · 2026-06-25
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4248 · 2026-06-25
Food labeling (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Adopt The Free Conference Report)
H3924 · 2026-06-25
Hemp-derived ingestible (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0011 · 2026-06-25
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H3387 · 2026-06-25
Unlawful occupants of property (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0428 · 2026-06-25
Fraudulent Check Expungement (Senate: To Override The Veto)
H4069 · 2026-06-25
Patient-Friendly Billing (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H3558 · 2026-06-25
Commissioners to Article V Convention (Senate: To Override The Veto)
S0052 · 2026-06-25
Driving under the influence (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4300 · 2026-06-25
Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4635 · 2026-06-25
Physical Fitness Services (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-06-25
US produced iron and steel (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S1043 · 2026-06-25
Civil Air Patrol Leave Act (Senate: To Concur)
S0238 · 2026-06-25
Sine Die (Senate: To Override The Veto)
H5683 · 2026-05-26
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Rule 15b)
H5683 · 2026-05-26
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: To Continue The Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 19)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15)
H3021 · 2026-05-14
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (Senate: To Concur)
H4591 · 2026-05-14
Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0832 · 2026-05-14
University Campus Events Zoning (Senate: To Concur)
S0508 · 2026-05-14
Monuments (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H5018 · 2026-05-14
Agency Head Salary Commission, Governor and Lt. Governor (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0688 · 2026-05-14
DEW UI Tax Code (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-05-14
US produced iron and steel (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4763 · 2026-05-14
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H3558 · 2026-05-13
Commissioners to Article V Convention (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number Rfh-1)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Concur)
H5538 · 2026-05-13
Guarantee Banking Act (Senate: To Lay On The Table)
H5538 · 2026-05-13
Guarantee Banking Act (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4042 · 2026-05-13
Ivermectin (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5217 · 2026-05-13
Deer tags (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5120 · 2026-05-13
Fingerprinting, offenses by minors (Senate: 2nd Reading)
S0688 · 2026-05-13
DEW UI Tax Code (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
H4589 · 2026-05-13
Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4303 · 2026-05-13
Cigarettes for heating (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H3570 · 2026-05-13
Disclosure of Economic Interests (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4706 · 2026-05-13
Racing facility (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5122 · 2026-05-12
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0454 · 2026-05-12
Charter School Accountability (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0961 · 2026-05-12
Red drum, saltwater fish, deer hunting (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number Rfh-2)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number Rfh-3)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Concur)
H4476 · 2026-05-12
SC-Bahamas Trade Commission (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4382 · 2026-05-12
Nonprescription Ephedrine Products (Senate: 2nd Reading)
S0831 · 2026-05-12
SCDOT Modernization (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4000 · 2026-05-12
Alcohol licensing (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H3569 · 2026-05-12
Domestic violence in rental properties (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5113 · 2026-05-12
Manufactured and modular homes (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5122 · 2026-05-07
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5208 · 2026-05-07
Sales Tax Exemption (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4679 · 2026-05-07
South Carolina Drone Regulation and Public Safety Act (Senate: 2nd Reading)
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