Member of Parliament

David Simpson

Q: Which constituency does David Simpson represent?

David Simpson currently represents Upper Bann. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/1597

DUP Democratic Unionist Party Upper Bann ID 1597

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

5 May 2005

Commons start

21 years, 0 months

Time in Commons

22.9 %

Voting participation

-50.4 % vs avg

–

Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 147/211 (70 %)

Trade 34/88 (39 %)

Foreign Affairs 18/69 (26 %)

Transport 22/87 (25 %)

Digital / Online Safety 15/60 (25 %)

Lowest topic participation

Democracy / Parliament 0/43 (0 %)

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)

Defence 1/55 (2 %)

NHS / Health 3/56 (5 %)

Migration 10/169 (6 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 528 of 2,302 eligible divisions (22.9 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

528

Total votes

238

Aye

290

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 238 / Noes 290

Divisions

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Division	Date	Vote
That there shall be an early parliamentary general election (No. 2 motion)	9 Sep 2019	Aye
That there shall be an early parliamentary general election	4 Sep 2019	Aye
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill: Third Reading Brexit / EU	4 Sep 2019	No
Amendment 19 to the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill Brexit / EU	4 Sep 2019	No
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill: Second Reading Brexit / EU	4 Sep 2019	No
European Union (Withdrawal): Sir Oliver Letwin's motion submitted under Standing Order No. 24 Brexit / EU	3 Sep 2019	No
That this House disagrees with Lords Amendment 1, as amended, to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Foreign Affairs	18 Jul 2019	Aye
Amendment (a) to Lords Amendment 1 to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Foreign Affairs	18 Jul 2019	No
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Third Reading Transport	15 Jul 2019	Aye
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Report Stage New Clause 5 Transport	15 Jul 2019	No
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Report Stage New Clause 4 Transport	15 Jul 2019	No
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 17 (Grieve) Foreign Affairs	9 Jul 2019	No
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 16 (Grieve) Foreign Affairs	9 Jul 2019	No
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 15 (Grieve) Foreign Affairs	9 Jul 2019	No
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 6 (J Lewis) Foreign Affairs	9 Jul 2019	Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API

Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is David Simpson?

David Simpson is a Member of Parliament representing Upper Bann. Source

Which party does David Simpson represent?

David Simpson currently represents Democratic Unionist Party. Source

Which constituency does David Simpson represent?

David Simpson currently represents Upper Bann. Source

How long has David Simpson been an MP?

David Simpson has been in the House of Commons for 21 years, 0 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has David Simpson voted in?

David Simpson has recorded votes in 528 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (22.9 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has David Simpson voted against their party?

David Simpson has voted against the party majority 0 times in the imported division data. Source