Photograph of Sir David Lidington

Former Member of Parliament

Sir David Lidington

David had voted in 25.2 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. David 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 592 of 2,350 eligible divisions (25.2 %). Commons average: 72.7 %.

592

Total votes

260

Aye

332

No

6

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 260 / Noes 332

Divisions

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Division Vote
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 43 No
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 11 No
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 29 No
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House New Clause 7 No
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House New Clause 2 No
Draft Important Public Sevices (Transport) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Trade Union Act 2016 (Political Funds) (Transition Period) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Sevices (Border Security) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Services (Fire) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Services (Education) Regulations 2017 Aye
Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada Aye
EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Committee of the whole House: New Clause 143 No
EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Committee of the whole House: New Clause 5 No
EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Committee of the whole House: New Clause 180 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 148/211 (70 %)
Trade 31/89 (35 %)
Energy 20/70 (29 %)
Transport 26/95 (27 %)
Tax 82/321 (26 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)
Defence 1/71 (1 %)
Migration 11/169 (7 %)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Sir David Lidington voted in?

Sir David Lidington has recorded votes in 592 of 2,350 eligible Commons divisions (25.2 % 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 Sir David Lidington voted against their party?

Sir David Lidington has voted against the party majority 6 times in the imported division data. Source