Back to Public Records SearchCity of Van Full Budget Trend →ELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONELECTED / WONPresentation of No New Revenue and Voter approval tax rates as calculated by VZCAD.Regarding the replat of Property ID R115213 & R115214 located within the John Walling Survey, Abstract NO. 891, Van Zandt County. Being described Lots 1 and 2 of Monds Subdivision being described in glide 434A.Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesDiscussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amending Chapter 25 of the City Code of Ordinances - SignageMobile Food Truck Ordinance 06-18-2026-1Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ammending Chapter 25 of the City Code of Ordinances - Signage.Film Friendly Ordinance 06-18-2026.Regarding a replat of Property ID R111609, R20587, and R20588 of Lot 1, Block 1 Oak Street addition, being 1.239 acres of land situated in the David Rose Survey, Abstract No. 714 Van Zandt County.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the replat of parcel 23391 located on FM 16 West of the McPhail Survey, Abstract No.533, Van Zandt County.Discuss the proposed zoning ordinance.Regarding a replat of property being 5.767 acres of land situated in the J.V. Moore Survey, Abstract 616 and the Mund Gross Survey, Abstract 299, Van Zandt County, Texas, being a part of that certain called 6.512-acre tract as described in a deed from RafDiscuss proposed zoning ordinances and maps.Update on the proposed zoning ordinance and map.Information and Discussion on enforcement and revision of City Code Of Ordinances on Signage, Outdoor Storage and Screening.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinances relating to the operation of e-bikes and golf cartsThe replat of property ID R000023391 is located on FM 16 West Legal Description acres 15.530 within the McPhail Survey, Abstract No. 533, Van Zandt County.The city council, sitting as the board of adjustment, will convene to hold a public hearing and consider the variance request of B & G Solutions for a variance to the setback requirements concerning property located at FM 16 West Legal description acrOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionA public hearing on the re-zoning change request for application # 160 Sajid Muhammad from R-1 Residential to Commercial, on the property located at 582 North Maple legal description – R000108888, 3.13 acres, Abst 891, Walling Survey in Van, Texas.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amending the City Code of Ordinances Section 12, Article II - Noise.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of an EDC Facade grant expenditure in the amount of $11,500.00 for Coupe's Café and Game room.Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimatePresentation of the independant financial audit for the October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 budget year.Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital AppropriationDiscussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on X.A. Concerning the City Manager Contract.Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsDiscussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on item IX. B. consultation with the City Attorney to deliberate a negotiated contract.Presentation of the financial audit for the October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2025, budget year.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on a proposal to the Van Zandt County Commissioner's Court for roadwork within the city limits.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on nominations for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program ExpansionDiscussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on II. A. Concerning the Police Chief position.Discussion concerning the preliminary budget and quarterly report.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on IX. A. Concerning the Parks Director/Event Coordinator position.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on citizen request to remove stop signs at the intersection of West Kansas Street and Cherry Street.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on a request to extend city water services to an address on Van Zandt County Road 1412.Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for casting votes for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.In compliance with LGC 551.072 Deliberation regarding purchase of Real Property - property abutting the City sports complex.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on tires/outside storage.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Library staffing, hours of operation, improvement plans, and other operational considerations.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on EMS response times.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on item IX. A. the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionDiscussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on City funding of unincorporated area fire protection.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an appeal of a residential parking violation.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on XI. A concerning the City Manager.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on IX.A. concerning the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding purchasing radios for the police and fire departments to operate with the new VZCO radio system.Information and Discussion on the City of Van's submitted action items as part of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on surface water reservoir for the City of Canton.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on IX. B. Concerning the City Manager position.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on item IX. A consultation with the City Attorney to discuss pending litigation.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving a credit card in the amount of $2,500 for Mark Campbell, City Manager.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on House Bill 31.86 Juvenile Diversion law change effective January 21, 2025, overview.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on X.A. concerning the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.Update on City of Van FY27 budget preparationsPublic hearing on the conceptual site plan for Heritage House at Van.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on adding Mark Campbell, City Manager, to the Texas Bank and Trust bank accounts as a signor.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on item III. A. consult with the City Attorney to discuss pending litigation.Discussion, Consideration, and possible action regarding purchasing radios for the police and fire departments to operate with the new VZCO radio system.Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use RestrictionsOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsOrdinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use RestrictionsOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesDiscussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on IX. A concerning the City Managers' annual review.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on items affecting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on emergency inspections.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding tires, Don Smith.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on item IX. A. consultation with the attorney to discuss pending litigation.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on XI. A Concerning the City Manager Position.A Public Hearing for the 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for nomination of a candidate for the Appraisal District Board of Directors.Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on property located at 240 S Birch St. property ID: R000020297 Christian Cole.Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / 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CITY • Van Zandt COUNTY
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Elected Mayor for City of Van.
shuggins@vantx.gov(903) 963-7216
Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)
Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth
5-Yr Roll-Call Trend
▼ -6.6 pts
Career Shift: -3.4 pts
Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls
95 Votes
vs. 69 Expansion Votes
Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)
+5.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +5.1%/yr
5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget
+39.9% (5Y)
10Y: +75.0% • Since '00: +282.7%
Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2000–2026)27 Recorded Legislative Sessions
2000: 57 (D)2013: 61.5 (C)2021: 60.2 (C)2026: 53.6 (D)
Electoral History & Canvass Margins
May 2000 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)61.0% (166 votes)
Michael R. Vance 39.0% (106 votes)
Early Voting: 100Election Day: 58Mail Ballots: 8
May 2001 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)55.0% (160 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 45.0% (130 votes)
Early Voting: 96Election Day: 56Mail Ballots: 8
May 2002 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)58.0% (252 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 42.0% (183 votes)
Early Voting: 151Election Day: 88Mail Ballots: 13
May 2003 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)72.0% (405 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 28.0% (157 votes)
Early Voting: 243Election Day: 142Mail Ballots: 20
May 2004 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)68.0% (246 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 32.0% (116 votes)
Early Voting: 148Election Day: 86Mail Ballots: 12
May 2005 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)63.0% (274 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (161 votes)
Early Voting: 164Election Day: 96Mail Ballots: 14
May 2006 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)63.0% (263 votes)
David C. Morales 37.0% (154 votes)
Early Voting: 158Election Day: 92Mail Ballots: 13
May 2007 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)54.0% (225 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (192 votes)
Early Voting: 135Election Day: 79Mail Ballots: 11
May 2008 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)72.0% (300 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (117 votes)
Early Voting: 180Election Day: 105Mail Ballots: 15
May 2009 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)68.0% (197 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 32.0% (93 votes)
Early Voting: 118Election Day: 69Mail Ballots: 10
May 2010 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)54.0% (166 votes)
David C. Morales 46.0% (142 votes)
Early Voting: 100Election Day: 58Mail Ballots: 8
May 2011 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)70.0% (241 votes)
Michael R. Vance 30.0% (103 votes)
Early Voting: 145Election Day: 84Mail Ballots: 12
May 2012 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)72.0% (339 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 28.0% (132 votes)
Early Voting: 203Election Day: 119Mail Ballots: 17
May 2013 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)58.0% (189 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 42.0% (137 votes)
Early Voting: 113Election Day: 66Mail Ballots: 10
May 2014 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)58.0% (158 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 42.0% (114 votes)
Early Voting: 95Election Day: 55Mail Ballots: 8
May 2015 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)54.0% (205 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (175 votes)
Early Voting: 123Election Day: 72Mail Ballots: 10
May 2016 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)56.0% (274 votes)
David C. Morales 44.0% (215 votes)
Early Voting: 164Election Day: 96Mail Ballots: 14
May 2017 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)57.0% (289 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 43.0% (218 votes)
Early Voting: 173Election Day: 101Mail Ballots: 15
May 2018 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)67.0% (194 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 33.0% (96 votes)
Early Voting: 116Election Day: 68Mail Ballots: 10
May 2019 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)65.0% (224 votes)
Michael R. Vance 35.0% (120 votes)
Early Voting: 134Election Day: 78Mail Ballots: 12
May 2020 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)63.0% (297 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 37.0% (174 votes)
Early Voting: 178Election Day: 104Mail Ballots: 15
May 2021 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)67.0% (218 votes)
Michael R. Vance 33.0% (108 votes)
Early Voting: 131Election Day: 76Mail Ballots: 11
May 2022 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)66.0% (335 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 34.0% (172 votes)
Early Voting: 201Election Day: 117Mail Ballots: 17
May 2023 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)70.0% (305 votes)
David C. Morales 30.0% (130 votes)
Early Voting: 183Election Day: 107Mail Ballots: 15
May 2025 City of Van Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-09)
Mayor
Ernie Burns (Current Profile)100.0% (302 votes)
Early Voting: 184Election Day: 103Mail Ballots: 15
Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard
Total Recorded Votes
320
Yes Votes
290 (91%)
No / Dissenting Votes
30 (9%)
Abstentions
0
Recorded Public Votes Log
Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful#1VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-14#2VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-08#3VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06#4VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-14#5VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-18#6VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-12#7VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-18#8VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-13#9VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-12#10VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-08#11VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#12VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-13#13VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-09#14VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-10#15VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13#16VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-10#17VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-10#18VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-11#19VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-13#20VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-11#21VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#22VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-11#23VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-12#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06#25VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-09#26VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06#27VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-11#28VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#29VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#30VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-09#31VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-11#32VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-05#33VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-09#34VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-11#35VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#36VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#37VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-13#38VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-14#39VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-14#40VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-10#41VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-10#42VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-11#43VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-1)
2022-05-03#44VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2018-09-04#45VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2017-09-05#46VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2015-05-05#47VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-1)
2011-09-06#48VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2010-05-04#49VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-2)
2008-05-06#50VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-2)
2003-05-06#51VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-1)
2002-09-03#52VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-2)
2002-05-07#53VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2001-09-04#54VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2000-05-02#55VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#56VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-08#57VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-10#58VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-08#59VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-11#60VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#61VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-14#62VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-13#63VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-14#64VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-13#65VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-19#66VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-13#67VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#68VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#69VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-13#70VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-14#71VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-12-14#72VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-1)
2021-05-04#73VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2020-09-01#74VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2017-05-02#75VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-1)
2016-09-06#76VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2016-05-03#77VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2015-09-01#78VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2012-05-01#79VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2011-09-06#80VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-2)
2011-05-03#81VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2010-05-04#82VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2008-09-02#83VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-2)
2007-05-01#84VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-1)
2006-09-05#85VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2005-05-03#86VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2004-09-07#87VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2003-09-02#88VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2003-05-06#89VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2002-09-03#90VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#91VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-08#92VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-11#93VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-04#94VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-13#95VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-12#96VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-08#97VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#98VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-10#99VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-09-05#100VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-05-02#101VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2022-09-06#102VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-09-07#103VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-05-04#104VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-09-01#105VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-05-05#106VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-09-03#107VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-05-07#108VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-05-01#109VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2017-05-02#110VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2016-09-06#111VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2016-05-03#112VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2015-09-01#113VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-09-02#114VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-05-06#115VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-09-03#116VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-05-07#117VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2012-09-04#118VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2012-05-01#119VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2011-05-03#120VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2010-09-07#121VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-09-01#122VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-05-05#123VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2008-09-02#124VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2007-09-04#125VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2007-05-01#126VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2006-09-05#127VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2006-05-02#128VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2005-09-06#129VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2005-05-03#130VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2004-09-07#131VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2004-05-04#132VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2003-09-02#133VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2001-05-01#134VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2000-09-05#135VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-09-05#136VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-05-02#137VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2022-09-06#138VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2022-05-03#139VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-09-07#140VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-05-05#141VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-09-03#142VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-05-07#143VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-09-04#144VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-05-01#145VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2017-09-05#146VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2015-05-05#147VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-09-02#148VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-05-06#149VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-09-03#150VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-05-07#151VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2012-09-04#152VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2010-09-07#153VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-09-01#154VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-05-05#155VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2008-05-06#156VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2007-09-04#157VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2006-05-02#158VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2005-09-06#159VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2004-05-04#160VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2002-05-07#161VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2001-09-04#162VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2001-05-01#163VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2000-09-05#164VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2000-05-02#165VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06#166VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06#167VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06#168VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#169VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#170VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#171VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#172VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#173VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#174VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13#175VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13#176VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13#177VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13#178VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-24#179VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-24#180VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-24#181VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#182VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#183VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#184VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-18#185VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-18#186VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-18#187VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#188VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#189VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#190VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-09#191VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-09#192VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-09#193VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-12#194VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-12#195VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-12#196VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#197VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#198VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#199VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#200VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08