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John has voted in 79.1 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. John has voted against the party's recorded majority 24 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 1,867 of 2,361 eligible divisions (79.1 %). Commons average: 72.7 %.

1867

Total votes

1017

Aye

850

No

24

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 1,017 / Noes 850

Divisions

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Division Vote
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill: Second Reading Aye
European Union (Withdrawal): Sir Oliver Letwin's motion submitted under Standing Order No. 24 Aye
That this House agrees with Lords Amendments 2 to 18 to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Aye
That this House disagrees with Lords Amendment 1, as amended, to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill No
Amendment (a) to Lords Amendment 1 to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Aye
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 17 (Grieve) Aye
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 16 (Grieve) Aye
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 15 (Grieve) Aye
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 6 (J Lewis) No
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House New Clause 10 (Creasy) Aye
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Committee of the whole House New Clause 1 (McGinn) Aye
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 4 Aye
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1 Aye
Business of the House (United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union) Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards etc.) Bill: Third Reading
Tax
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

Foreign Affairs 63/69 (91 %)
Work / Employment 70/77 (91 %)
Environment / Climate 43/48 (90 %)
Migration 153/171 (89 %)
Defence 63/71 (89 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 4/10 (40 %)
Tax 240/321 (75 %)
Energy 53/70 (76 %)
Crime / Justice 175/230 (76 %)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has John McDonnell voted in?

John McDonnell has recorded votes in 1,867 of 2,361 eligible Commons divisions (79.1 % participation rate). The Commons average is 72.7 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has John McDonnell voted against their party?

John McDonnell has voted against the party majority 24 times in the imported division data. Source