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Member of Parliament

Sir Christopher Chope

Con Conservative Christchurch ID 242
Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency Constituency
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Christopher has voted in 59.3% of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.6%. Christopher has voted against the party's recorded majority 73 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 1,409 of 2,376 eligible divisions (59.3%). Commons average: 72.6%.

1409

Total votes

600

Aye

809

No

73

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 600 / Noes 809

Divisions

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Division Vote
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading
Tax
No
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6
Tax
Aye
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 5
Tax
Aye
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Tax
Aye
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
Crime / Justice
No
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Crime / Justice
Aye
Representation of the People Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Democracy / Parliament
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Benefits
No
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Benefits
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Trade
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Trade
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Trade
Aye
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Tax
No
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Devolution / Local Government Tax
No
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Energy Environment / Climate
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 192/211 (91%)
Foreign Affairs 55/69 (80%)
Migration 133/171 (78%)
Digital / Online Safety 45/60 (75%)
Tax 220/322 (68%)

Lowest topic participation

Environment / Climate 10/48 (21%)
Work / Employment 24/77 (31%)
Cost of Living 4/10 (40%)
Democracy / Parliament 19/47 (40%)
Education 40/96 (42%)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Sir Christopher Chope voted in?

Sir Christopher Chope has recorded votes in 1,409 of 2,376 eligible Commons divisions (59.3% 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 Sir Christopher Chope voted against their party?

Sir Christopher Chope has voted against the party majority 73 times in the imported division data. Source