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Former Member of Parliament

Ian Paisley

Ian had voted in 38.0% of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.6%. Ian had 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 904 of 2,376 eligible divisions (38.0%). Commons average: 72.6%.

904

Total votes

426

Aye

478

No

7

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 426 / Noes 478

Divisions

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Division Vote
Opposition day debate on social care: Mr Corbyn's motion No
Opposition day debate on tax avoidance and evasion: Mr Corbyn's motion
Tax
Aye
Mr Carmichael's amendment to the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill: Business of the House motion No
Opposition day debate on transport: Mr Corbyn's motion No
Agriculture Bill: Second Reading: Mr Corbyn's amendment No
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 5 Aye
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 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Government motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1 No
The Queen's Speech: Sir Edward Davey's amendment No
The Queen's Speech: Ian Blackford's amendment No
The Queen's Speech: Jeremy Corbyn's amendment No
The Queen's Speech: Jeremy Corbyn's amendment (c) Aye
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Committee of the whole House: Sir Edward Davey's New Clause 29 No

Source: Commons Votes API

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 202/211 (96%)
Foreign Affairs 51/69 (74%)
Trade 47/91 (52%)
Transport 40/95 (42%)
Crime / Justice 95/230 (41%)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 1/10 (10%)
Housing 7/67 (10%)
Work / Employment 12/77 (16%)
Education 15/96 (16%)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Ian Paisley voted in?

Ian Paisley has recorded votes in 904 of 2,376 eligible Commons divisions (38.0% 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 Paisley voted against their party?

Ian Paisley has voted against the party majority 7 times in the imported division data. Source