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Simon has voted in 79.8% of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.6%. Simon has voted against the party's recorded majority 7 times.

A non-vote is not necessarily an absence, it may reflect ministerial duty, pairing, illness, or acting as a teller.

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 471 of 590 eligible divisions (79.8%). Commons average: 72.6%.

471

Total votes

223

Aye

248

No

7

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 223 / Noes 248

Divisions

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Division Vote
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Tax
Aye
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27 Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026 Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading Aye
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1 No
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2 No
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9 No
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025 Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
Tax
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Tax
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
Tax
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6 Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

NHS / Health 11/11 (100%)
Trade 7/7 (100%)
Foreign Affairs 4/4 (100%)
Defence 33/34 (97%)

Lowest topic participation

Work / Employment 25/39 (64%)
Benefits 21/30 (70%)
Crime / Justice 44/62 (71%)
Energy 15/20 (75%)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Dr Simon Opher voted in?

Dr Simon Opher has recorded votes in 471 of 590 eligible Commons divisions (79.8% participation rate). The Commons average is 72.6%. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has Dr Simon Opher voted against their party?

Dr Simon Opher has voted against the party majority 7 times in the imported division data. Source