Photograph of Mr Barry Sheerman

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Barry Sheerman

Lab Labour (Co-op) Huddersfield ID 411

Barry had voted in 47.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. Barry had voted against the party's recorded majority 6 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 1,123 of 2,350 eligible divisions (47.8 %). Commons average: 72.7 %.

1123

Total votes

632

Aye

491

No

6

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 632 / Noes 491

Divisions

Page 25 of 75
Division Vote
Motion to revoke: Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021 No. 184)
Migration
Aye
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4L No
Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords amendment 5B
Defence
No
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4J No
National Security and Investment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
Defence
No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 42D, 42E and 42F
Crime / Justice Transport
No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B
Crime / Justice Transport
No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 40B and 40C
Crime / Justice Transport
No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 9B
Crime / Justice Transport
No
Financial Services Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 8 No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
Defence
No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
Defence
No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
Defence
No
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 81
Tax
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

Brexit / EU 177/211 (84 %)
Foreign Affairs 48/69 (70 %)
Migration 110/169 (65 %)
Trade 56/89 (63 %)
Environment / Climate 24/48 (50 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)
Devolution / Local Government 18/66 (27 %)
Education 26/95 (27 %)
Work / Employment 22/75 (29 %)
Defence 21/71 (30 %)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Mr Barry Sheerman voted in?

Mr Barry Sheerman has recorded votes in 1,123 of 2,350 eligible Commons divisions (47.8 % 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 Mr Barry Sheerman voted against their party?

Mr Barry Sheerman has voted against the party majority 6 times in the imported division data. Source