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Member of Parliament

Sir David Amess

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

9 Jun 1983

Commons start

42 years, 11 months

Time in Commons

38.8 %

Voting participation

-34.5 % vs avg

Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

Trade 58/88 (66 %)
Brexit / EU 115/211 (55 %)
Foreign Affairs 37/69 (54 %)
Transport 42/87 (48 %)
Defence 22/55 (40 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)
Work / Employment 10/75 (13 %)
Migration 33/169 (20 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 893 of 2,302 eligible divisions (38.8 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

893

Total votes

376

Aye

517

No

29

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 376 / Noes 517

Divisions

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Division Vote
Draft Veterinary Medicines and Residues (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Aye
Draft European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Relevant Court) (Retained EU Case Law) Regulations 2020 Aye
Draft Road Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emission Performance Standards (Cars and Vans) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Aye
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords]: Report Stage: Amendment 16 No
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords]: Report Stage: Amendment 1 No
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords]: Report Stage: New Clause 4 No
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords]: Report Stage: New Clause 1 No
Appointment of a member to the Committee on Standards: Amendment (a) No
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (Etc.) Bill: Lords Amendment 4B Motion to disagree No
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No.4) Regulations 2020 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: Third Reading Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: Report stage: Amendment 1 No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: Report stage: Amendment 32 No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 5 No
Private Sitting (Standing Order 163)
Tax
No

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is Sir David Amess?

Sir David Amess is a Member of Parliament representing Southend West. Source

Which party does Sir David Amess represent?

Sir David Amess currently represents Conservative. Source

Which constituency does Sir David Amess represent?

Sir David Amess currently represents Southend West. Source

How long has Sir David Amess been an MP?

Sir David Amess has been in the House of Commons for 42 years, 11 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Sir David Amess voted in?

Sir David Amess has recorded votes in 893 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (38.8 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has Sir David Amess voted against their party?

Sir David Amess has voted against the party majority 29 times in the imported division data. Source