Tom Venning
Liberal Party Member for Grey
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal Party - Grey (House) - 3 May 2025 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (08) 8821 4366
43 Taylor Street, Kadina SA 5554
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Compared with other members
Tom Venning compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 63% of House members- This member
- 7
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Higher than 95% of House members- This member
- 86
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 87% of House members- This member
- 198
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 75% of House members- This member
- 69%
- Average
- 79%
- Median
- 81%
Read these with care
- The median is the middle member: half did more, half did less. It is less affected by a few very active members than the average.
- Ministers answer questions rather than ask them, and the presiding officers rarely vote, so their patterns differ.
- Government backbenchers are often given arranged "Dorothy Dixer" questions, which raises their question counts.
- Votes only record ayes and noes, so a missed vote cannot be told apart from a pair (an agreed absence).
- Counts cover only what is on this site, and do not measure electorate or committee work. New members have less history.
Question Time
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked why the Prime Minister would not visit Whyalla to face workers who had lost jobs under the government's industrial policy.
Background: The Liberal member challenged the Prime Minister to visit Whyalla and address job losses in the steel industry.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that he had visited Whyalla multiple times and was working constructively with the South Australian government and administrators. He attributed the crisis largely to the failure of previous owners, GFG, to invest in the facility. He declined to engage in a comparison of visit frequencies with opposition members.
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked why the government was spending significant funds on international climate conferences while providing limited financial support to workers affected by the steelworks closure.
Background: The blast furnace at Whyalla Steelworks was permanently closed, resulting in over 600 job losses, despite a previous government bailout package.
Answer from Pat Conroy
The member stated that the previous owner, the Gupta Group, had neglected maintenance for nearly a decade, making the blast furnace beyond repair. He noted that the government had allocated almost $3 billion to support the steelworks and that two bidders remained interested in continuing operations. He emphasized that the government would continue to fight for the future of the industry and the workers.
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked the Prime Minister to inform the public how many service stations were out of fuel, citing a farmer's desperation.
Background: A farmer in the member's electorate reported being without fuel for 10 days.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister offered to personally follow up with the farmer if the member provided his contact details. He reiterated that the government had implemented a comprehensive National Fuel Security Plan, including excise cuts and reserve releases, to address supply issues. He cited industry support for these measures as sensible risk-sharing.
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked whether any state or territory energy ministers had requested a federal fuel-rationing plan.
Background: A newspaper article claimed states warned the government of fuel ration confusion.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister referred to a communique from energy ministers agreeing to work together on fuel security and contingency planning. He stated that the government was working with states under the National Liquid Fuel Emergency Response Plan, which had existed for 20 years, and denied that rationing was being requested or implemented.
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked how long a business owner would have to wait for fuel, citing a report that her supplier was blocked from accessing the Kwinana terminal.
Background: A business owner reported being blocked from accessing fuel at the Kwinana terminal.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister offered to make inquiries on behalf of the business if details were provided. He cited a statement from the Australian Institute of Petroleum noting an unprecedented rush to buy fuel, with some customers buying four times their usual volume. He referenced comments from the National Farmers' Federation President indicating a 40 per cent demand increase and the need to slow demand. He emphasized government collaboration with industry to ensure fair distribution.
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked if the minister would expedite the delivery of this specific man's package as an immediate priority.
Background: A constituent with Parkinson's disease faced a 12-month wait for a home-care package, forcing his daughter to quit her job.
Answer from Sam Rae
The minister offered to personally follow up on the case if the member provided details. He reiterated that the Support at Home program would deliver over 80,000 new places from 1 November. Until then, more than 2,000 packages were allocated weekly, with high-priority cases receiving care within a month. The minister defended the delay as necessary to ensure the new system was fully ready for older Australians.
Question from Tom Venning
The member asked if the Prime Minister would admit that Labor's housing policies were ineffective, given the recent decision to pause the construction code.
Background: The opposition member claimed the government had increased red tape and expanded the National Construction Code, only to pause it recently.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister defended the government's record, citing job protection in Whyalla. He quoted the shadow housing minister calling the government's housing ideas 'crazy' and noted the opposition's attempt to disallow the build-to-rent program in the Senate. He highlighted support from Queensland's Liberal National Party government for the Housing Australia Future Fund, which would build 1,005 community homes. He criticized the opposition's internal divisions and lack of coherent policy, contrasting it with the government's focus on outcomes.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Tobacco Control
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Tertiary Education and Training
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Sovereign Capability
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Child Protection Week
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Economy
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Agriculture Industry, Foreign Investment: Residential Housing, Veterans
House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Infrastructure
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Workplace Relations
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Space Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Economy
House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Key Apprenticeship Program
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Economy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Vocational Education and Training
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Paid Parental Leave
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Health Care
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Early Childhood Education
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Regional Ministerial Budget Statement
House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Manufacturing Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Electric Vehicles
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Active Transport Fund
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Taxation
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Budget
House of Representatives · Thursday 28 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Security and Defence Partnership between the Commonwealth of Australia and the European Union
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Endometriosis
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Budget
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Trade with the European Union
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Women's Health
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 198
- Aye votes (39.9%)
- 79
- No votes (60.1%)
- 119
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 89 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Statute Update Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 37 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Improved Forest Management in Multi...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Gun Control
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Veterans
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Economy
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Report from Federation Cha...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bi...
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 80 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
17 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments...
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Defence Industry; Attempted Censure
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026;...
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Appointment
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 101 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 100, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 101, Noes 7 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee; Consideration of Senate ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 45 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Member for Groom
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Albanese Government
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 97, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection (Consequ...
29 Jun 2026 · Ayes 47, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Prime Minister; Attempted Censure
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate...
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 39 · Passed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Tom Venning's parliamentary activity: questions asked and answered in Question Time, debates spoken in, and votes in divisions. Summaries are in reported speech, not transcripts; each one links to the official record.