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Former Member of Parliament

Ian Mearns

Ian had voted in 56.9% of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.6%. Ian had voted against the party's recorded majority 5 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 1,352 of 2,376 eligible divisions (56.9%). Commons average: 72.6%.

1352

Total votes

773

Aye

579

No

5

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 773 / Noes 579

Divisions

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Division Vote
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 5 No
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4 No
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement)Bill: Government motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3 No
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 No
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1 No
The Queen's Speech No
The Queen's Speech: Jeremy Corbyn's amendment Aye
The Queen's Speech: Jeremy Corbyn's amendment (c) Aye
Third Reading of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill No
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Sir Edward Davey's New Clause 29 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Layla Moran's New Clause 10 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Mr Corbyn's New Clause 2 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson's New Clause 55 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Caroline Lucas's New Clause 6 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Mr Corbyn's Amendment 4 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

Foreign Affairs 63/69 (91%)
Brexit / EU 166/211 (79%)
Trade 69/91 (76%)
NHS / Health 40/56 (71%)
Migration 122/171 (71%)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 2/10 (20%)
Housing 25/67 (37%)
Education 39/96 (41%)
Work / Employment 34/77 (44%)
Defence 32/71 (45%)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Ian Mearns voted in?

Ian Mearns has recorded votes in 1,352 of 2,376 eligible Commons divisions (56.9% 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 Ian Mearns voted against their party?

Ian Mearns has voted against the party majority 5 times in the imported division data. Source