There are currently votes on relevant topics that are not included in the summaries below. We are working on bringing these records up to date over the autumn.
How Dawn Butler voted on Miscellaneous Topics #
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Consistently voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes
22 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2010. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (26 votes, between 2005–2010).
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Consistently voted against greater regulation of gambling Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2008. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2005–2008).
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Has never voted on requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016.
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Voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (1 votes, in 2020).
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Consistently voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (3 votes, between 2008–2009).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents. Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2018.
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Has never voted on restricting the scope of legal aid Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
Last updated: 26 April 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Transport #
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Has never voted on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.
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Generally voted for a publicly owned railway system Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (3 votes, in 2016).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2017.
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Has never voted on greater public control of bus services Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016.
Last updated: 21 September 2021.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Taxation and Employment #
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Has never voted on encouraging occupational pensions Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
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Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2008–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (8 votes, between 2008–2022).
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Has never voted on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.
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Generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2017. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (4 votes, between 2010–2017).
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Has never voted on automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2017.
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Consistently voted against reducing capital gains tax Show votes
0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, in 2016).
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Generally voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes
7 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (14 votes, between 2015–2022).
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Almost always voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes
1 vote for, 9 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2022. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (14 votes, between 2008–2022).
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Voted a mixture of for and against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes
4 votes for, 7 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2021. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (16 votes, between 2015–2021).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Home Affairs #
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Generally voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes
5 votes for, 13 votes against, 23 absences, between 2005–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (44 votes, between 2005–2022).
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Consistently voted for allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2008–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (5 votes, between 2008–2009).
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Consistently voted against merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (3 votes, in 2016).
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Voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, in 2016).
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Consistently voted for introducing ID cards Show votes
13 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2005–2006).
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Generally voted against stronger enforcement of immigration rules Show votes
1 vote for, 16 votes against, 7 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (24 votes, between 2015–2022).
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Generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2009–2016. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (4 votes, between 2009–2016).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Business and the Economy #
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Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2016–2021).
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Consistently voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (6 votes, between 2015–2021).
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Generally voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes
2 votes for, 7 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2015–2021).
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Voted a mixture of for and against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes
3 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016–2020. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (10 votes, between 2016–2020).
Last updated: 8 December 2021.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2022.
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Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes
19 votes for, 2 votes against, 13 absences, between 2017–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (38 votes, between 2015–2022).
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Has never voted on fixed periods between parliamentary elections Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021.
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Voted against local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2019. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2019).
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Generally voted for more powers for local councils Show votes
9 votes for, 2 votes against, 7 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (18 votes, between 2015–2022).
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Generally voted for a lower voting age Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (7 votes, between 2005–2022).
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Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (3 votes, between 2007–2016).
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Voted for a transparent Parliament Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2007–2009).
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Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2016–2021).
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Consistently voted against a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (5 votes, in 2015).
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (3 votes, between 2016–2020).
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2010–2020. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (5 votes, between 2010–2020).
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Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (5 votes, between 2016–2020).
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Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
21 votes for, 5 votes against, 22 absences, between 2017–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (50 votes, between 2015–2022).
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Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
6 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2007–2016. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (7 votes, between 2007–2016).
Last updated: 14 March 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Welfare and Benefits #
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax"). Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2018.
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Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
0 votes for, 23 votes against, 11 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (35 votes, between 2015–2022).
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Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
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Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
8 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (14 votes, between 2015–2022).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Social Issues #
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Consistently voted for equal gay rights Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2019. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (5 votes, between 2007–2019).
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Consistently voted for smoking bans Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (4 votes, in 2006).
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Generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes
11 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2009–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (17 votes, between 2009–2022).
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Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (1 votes, in 2015).
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Voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2019).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Environmental Issues #
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Voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2018).
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Voted against greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2015).
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Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2016–2021).
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Generally voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes
18 votes for, 6 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (47 votes, between 2005–2022).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2017.
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Has never voted on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
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Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2016. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (7 votes, between 2008–2016).
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Consistently voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (2 votes, in 2015).
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Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes
10 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (17 votes, between 2010–2022).
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
85 votes for, 12 votes against, 36 absences, between 2006–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (144 votes, between 2006–2022).
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Consistently voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes
1 vote for, 7 votes against, 2 absences, between 2006–2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (11 votes, between 2006–2016).
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Voted a mixture of for and against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (8 votes, between 2007–2019).
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Consistently voted against military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (2 votes, in 2015).
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Generally voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes
26 votes for, 3 votes against, 15 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (44 votes, between 2016–2021).
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Generally voted for UK membership of the EU Show votes
17 votes for, 2 votes against, 10 absences, between 2016–2019. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (29 votes, between 2016–2019).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
- 10th June 2020 onwards
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
