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John has voted in 80.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.9 %. John has voted against the party's recorded majority 12 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 1,886 of 2,333 eligible divisions (80.8 %). Commons average: 72.9 %.

1886

Total votes

898

Aye

988

No

12

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 898 / Noes 988

Divisions

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Division Vote
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House New Clause 57 No
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House Clauses 1 and 2 stand part Aye
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House Amdt 86 No
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 (Border Security) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Trade Union Act 2016 (Political Funds) (Transition Period) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Services (Fire) Regulations 2017 Aye
Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada Aye
Draft Important Public Sevices (Transport) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017 Aye
Draft Important Public Services (Education) Regulations 2017 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 204/211 (97 %)
Migration 156/169 (92 %)
Trade 80/88 (91 %)
Defence 54/64 (84 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 5/10 (50 %)
Energy 49/67 (73 %)
Housing 49/66 (74 %)
Crime / Justice 172/229 (75 %)
Voting source Commons Votes API

Voting FAQs

How many Commons divisions has Sir John Whittingdale voted in?

Sir John Whittingdale has recorded votes in 1,886 of 2,333 eligible Commons divisions (80.8 % participation rate). The Commons average is 72.9 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has Sir John Whittingdale voted against their party?

Sir John Whittingdale has voted against the party majority 12 times in the imported division data. Source