Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · South Carolina
Republican
· State Representative
Tommy Pope
Represents District 47 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
98%
on 277 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
85%
Yea or Nay on 1,147 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
21 of 90
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,347
126th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 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 Tommy Pope 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 Tommy Pope 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. Tommy Pope is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 277 party-line votes.
S0933 · Legislative compensation
In plain English Increases combined legislative compensation and service allowance for state lawmakers to $47,500, adjusted every two years by inflation up to five percent.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 59–48 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4270 · Evictions
House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · 2026-05-13 · Passed 62–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
House: Adopt Amendment 15a Amendment Number 15a · 2026-05-06 · Passed 62–42 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3276 · SC Hands-Free Act
House: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2025-03-27 · Passed 70–29 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0062 · Education Scholarship Trust Fund
House: Table Amendment 13 Amendment Number 13 · 2025-02-26 · Passed 57–44 · most Republicans 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
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 26 Amendment Number 26 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 50–48
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
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.
Lucas AtkinsonDemocrat · District 57 · 306 shared contested votes
76%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 379 shared contested votes
58%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 293 shared contested votes
51%
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 (200 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Tommy Pope 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.
Introduced90
Out of committee25
Passed one chamber25
Passed both chambers21
Became law21
Never left committee65
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Sheriff Bryant memorial road
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of United States Highway 321 From Its Intersection With South Carolina Highway 161 To Its Intersection With Jim Mccarter Road In York County "sheriff Bruce M. Bryant Highway" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers Along This Portion…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions · 2026-08-11
Guarantee Banking Act
In plain English Creates a new chapter in state law establishing requirements for fairness and transparency in banking practices.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "guarantee Banking Act" By Adding Chapter 47 To Title 34 So As To Provide For Fairness And Transparency In Banking. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 257 · 2026-07-01
Magistrate court fees and costs
In plain English Increases various fees and costs collected by magistrate courts and extends the validity period for magistrate eligibility examinations.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 8-21-1010 And 8-21-1060, Both Relating To Fees And Costs To Be Collected By Magistrates, Both So As To Increase Various Fees And Costs; By Amending Section 22-3-340, Relating To Assessments On Filings In Magistrates Court,…
Became lawAct No. 155 · 2026-05-26
South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act" By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 23, Title 59 So As To Provide Various Measures To Promote And Ensure Privacy Among Sexes Using Certain Facilities In Public Schools And…
Became lawAct No. 152 · 2026-05-26
Coroners, disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains
In plain English Allows coroners to cremate unidentified or unclaimed remains thirty days after discovery.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 17-5-590, Relating To Disposition Of Remains Of Unidentifiable Dead Bodies By Coroners, So As To Provide Circumstances For When A Body Is Unidentifiable And When A Body Is Unclaimed, And To Authorize Coroners To Cremate…
Became lawAct No. 145 · 2026-05-26
First responder automobile insurance premiums
In plain English Prohibits insurers from using a first responder's work-related driving record when setting rates for their personal auto insurance.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 38-77-128 So As To Prohibit Insurers Or Agents From Considering The Work-related Driving Record Of A First Responder In Determining The Premium Rate For The First Responder's Personal Automobile Insurance Policy. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 133 · 2026-05-26
Officer Robert McFadden Memorial Street
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Saluda Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The Intersection Of Johnston Street To Albright Road "officer Robert Morris Mcfadden Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Location Containing…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-05-13
Officer Robert Gilmore Johnston Memorial Street
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Johnston Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The On Ramp To Dave Lyle Boulevard To South Wilson Street "officer Robert Gilmore Johnston Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-05-13
Detective William Singleton Memorial Highway
Request The Department Of Transportation Name A Portion Of Black Street In The City Of Rock Hill In York County, From Albright Road To Orange Street, "detective William A. Singleton Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At This Location Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-05-13
Officer Steven Wayne Jordan memorial intersection
Request The Department Of Transportation Name A Portion Of Charlotte Avenue In The City Of Rock Hill In York County From The Intersection Of Mcdow Drive To Its Intersection With North Avenue "officer Steven Wayne Jordan Memorial Street" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers At…
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to House with concurrence · 2026-05-13
Kratom
In plain English Adds kratom to Schedule I controlled substances and repeals the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-190, Relating To Schedule I Controlled Substances, So As To Add Kratom To The Controlled Substances Listed In Schedule I; And By Repealing Article 20 Of Chapter 53, Title 44 Relating To The South Carolina…
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs · 2026-04-30
Controlled Substances
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-190, Relating To Schedule I Controlled Substances, So As To Make Certain Changes Regarding Substituted Tryptamines.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith · 2026-04-15
Mobile food vendors
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-9-130 So As To Define "mobile Food Unit," To Allow Any Organized Fire Department In This State To Conduct Inspections Of Mobile Food Units, And To Require The State Fire Marshall To Produce A Certificate…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-04-14
MJ Collins Jr., collegiate honors
Recognize And Honor Mj Collins Jr., A Native Of Clover, For His Outstanding Collegiate Basketball Achievements, His Representation Of The State Of South Carolina On A National Stage, And His Role As A Positive Ambassador For His Hometown, Community, And Family.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-14
Homeowner Contract Transparency and Fair Dispute Resolution Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "homeowner Contract Transparency And Fair Dispute Resolution Act" By Adding Article 3 To Chapter 50, Title 27 So As To Require Sellers In Residential Real Estate Transactions To Provide Certain Advance Disclosure Of Home Purchase…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-04-14
“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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1347 total roll-call votes this session).
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