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Democratic
· State Representative
Todd Rutherford
Represents District 74 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
96%
on 268 party-line votes · House Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
76%
Yea or Nay on 1,017 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
38 of 122
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 9
Roll calls on record
1,347
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 Todd Rutherford 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 Todd Rutherford 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. Todd Rutherford is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
12 of 268 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 16 Amendment Number 16 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 76–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0832 · University Campus Events Zoning
In plain English Prohibits counties and municipalities from using zoning rules to prohibit, restrict, condition, or delay events held on state university campuses.
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-05-13 · Failed 25–85 · most Democrats voted the other way
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-26 · Passed 58–53 · most Democrats voted the other way
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-25 · Passed 65–50 · most Democrats voted the other way
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 Motion To Commit · 2026-03-25 · Passed 64–49 · most Democrats voted the other way
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: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-03-25 · Failed 48–62 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5073 · Public school grading
In plain English Requires public schools to condition credit and content recovery on completing assignments, limits certain assessments, and directs the state board to establish a task force to evaluate grading policies.
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-03-04 · Passed 92–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4762 · School volunteer chaplains and historical displays
House: Table Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-02-25 · Failed 35–78 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 55a Amendment Number 55a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 45–50 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4216 · Income tax
In plain English Reduces the top income tax rate to 5.21 percent, creates a 1.99 percent tax bracket, allows a state income adjusted deduction, and establishes a maximum earned income tax credit.
House: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2025-05-06 · Passed 94–19 · 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
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
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-08-11 · Passed 43–51
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 HartnettRepublican · District 110 · 373 shared contested votes
56%
Christopher MurphyRepublican · District 98 · 56 shared contested votes
52%
Bill TaylorRepublican · District 86 · 338 shared contested votes
47%
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 (330 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Todd Rutherford 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.
Introduced122
Out of committee41
Passed one chamber41
Passed both chambers39
Became law38
Never left committee81
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Joseph McCants, sympathy
Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Joseph Mccants And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-25
LaTrell Harts sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Latrell Vonthreece Harts Of Richland County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Large And Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Anna Wilder, political reporter
Recognize And Congratulate Anna Wilder, Formerly With The Post And Courier, On Her New Berth As A Political Reporter For The Associated Press.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-06-25
Racing facility
In plain English Prohibits certain racing facilities from being sued as nuisances by surrounding landowners under specified circumstances.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 15-1-350 So As To Prohibit Certain Racing Facilities, Under Certain Circumstances, From Being Subject To Nuisance And Taking Causes Of Action From A Surrounding Landowner, And To Provide Exceptions. – Ratified Title
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
SC-Bahamas Trade Commission
In plain English Creates a South Carolina-Bahamas Trade Commission to promote trade between the two jurisdictions.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 80 To Title 39 Entitled "south Carolina-bahamas Trade Commission" So As To Establish The South Carolina-bahamas Trade Commission And Provide For Its Membership And Purpose. – Ratified Title
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Status Offenses
In plain English Removes playing a pinball machine as a status offense for minors in South Carolina law.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 63-1-40 And 63-19-20, Both Relating To Status Offenses, So As To Eliminate Playing A Pinball Machine As A Status Offense; And By Repealing Section 63-19-2430 Relating To The Playing Of Pinball Machines By A Minor.…
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Jack C. McDowell, 90th birthday
Honor Jack C. Mcdowell On The Occasion Of His Ninetieth Birthday And To Wish This South Carolina-raised Tarheel A Joyous Celebration Of His Fourth Of July Natal Day.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-07
Heathwood Hall Boys Track Champs
Honor And Recognize The Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Boys Track And Field Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2026 South Carolina Independent School Association Division I Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-06
Tyler Christopher Vaught
Express Profound Sorrow Upon The Passing Of Tyler Christopher Vaught And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-22
University of South Carolina Women's Basketball Team
Invite The University Of South Carolina Women's Basketball Team And School Officials To Join The General Assembly In Joint Session At A Date And Time Scheduled By The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives And The President Of The Senate, In The Chamber Of The…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Operations and Management · 2026-04-22
Lady Gamecocks
Recognize And Honor The University Of South Carolina Women's Basketball Team, Head Coach Dawn Staley, Her Coaching Staff, And University Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Their Second Straight Ncaa Runner-up Finish And Fifth Consecutive Southeastern Conference Regular-season Title.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-04-22
Laron Bernard Brown, sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Laron Bernard Brown Of Florence And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-16
Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives 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 · 2026-03-24
Stephanie Cameron retirement
Recognize And Honor Stephanie Shealy Cameron, Richland County Court Administrator, Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement After Thirty Years Of Outstanding Service To Richland County, And To Wish Her Continued Success And Happiness In All Her Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-24
Etiquette Day
Declare Thursday, March 5, 2026, As "etiquette Day In South Carolina" And To Commend The University Of South Carolina's Educational Talent Search Program And Its Students For Their Outstanding Achievements And Progress In Becoming Productive Citizens.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-03
“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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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)
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