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Voting summaries
MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives.
One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.
On TheyWorkForYou, we create voting summaries that group a set of decisions together, show how an MP has generally voted on a set of related votes, and if they differ from their party.
You can read more about our process , the kinds of votes we include , how we compare MPs to parties , and why we think this is important .
Below are summaries of how Jim Shannon has voted on key issues, grouped by policy area (randomly ordered).
This page shows relevant votes while Jim Shannon has been in Parliament, you can also view a summary just for the current Parliament .
Jim Shannon’s voting in Parliament
Jim Shannon is a Dup MP, and on the vast majority of issues follow instructions from their party and vote the same way as other Dup MPs.
Where MPs differ is either because they have made a decision not to follow the party whip (rebelling), or where they have differed from the majority of their colleagues in a free vote.
Jim Shannon sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 62%) public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes
8 votes for, 5 votes against, 9 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Generally voted against charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against phasing out secure tenancies for life Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 38%) landlords paying for the costs of building safety works Show votes
3 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 65%).
In the last year, Jim Shannon has an alignment score of 99% with other MPs of their party (over 303 votes). Find out more .
How Jim Shannon voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #
Last voted on between 2025 and 2026
Last voted on between 2020 and 2024
Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
4 votes for, 18 votes against, 11 absences, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Voted against means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes
1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) increasing the state pension age Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
10 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Last voted on between 2015 and 2019
Last voted on between 2010 and 2014
Last updated: 23 February 2026.
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How Jim Shannon voted on Home Affairs #
Last voted on between 2025 and 2026
Last voted on between 2020 and 2024
Almost always voted for making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes
5 votes for, 2 absences, between 2014 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes
18 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, 1 abstention, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Consistently voted for authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes
3 votes for, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes
4 votes for, between 2016 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
Last voted on between 2015 and 2019
Last updated: 28 April 2026.
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How Jim Shannon voted on Environmental Issues #
Last voted on between 2025 and 2026
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 60%) financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
3 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 41%).
Generally voted against measures to prevent climate change Show votes
6 votes for, 18 votes against, 1 agreement, 8 absences, between 2011 and 2026. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) measures to encourage purchase and use of electric vehicles Show votes
2 votes against, 1 agreement, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 57%).
Consistently voted against increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes
4 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Last voted on between 2020 and 2024
Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
4 votes for, 5 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Almost always voted against improving biodiversity Show votes
1 vote for, 6 votes against, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
6 votes against, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) improving environmental water quality Show votes
2 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2012 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes
1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Almost always voted against the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes
1 vote for, 7 votes against, between 2016 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
Generally voted against improving air quality Show votes
1 vote for, 4 votes against, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Last voted on between 2015 and 2019
Last updated: 11 February 2026.
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How Jim Shannon voted on Taxation and Employment #
Last voted on between 2025 and 2026
Consistently voted against charging VAT on private school fees Show votes
3 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
3 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 42%).
Consistently voted against taxing salary-sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000 a year Show votes
2 votes against, between 2025 and 2026. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 57%) increasing income tax (in real terms) Show votes
16 votes for, 12 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 53%).
Almost always voted against increasing capital gains tax Show votes
1 vote for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes
4 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Last voted on between 2020 and 2024
Generally voted for more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes
12 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, 2 abstentions, between 2010 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes
4 votes against, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against increasing stamp duty Show votes
2 votes against, in 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes
3 votes for, 14 votes against, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
Voted against increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes
1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted against.
Consistently voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
6 votes against, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Last voted on between 2015 and 2019
Last voted on between 2010 and 2014
Last updated: 21 January 2026.
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Last voted on between 2020 and 2024
Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
5 votes for, 18 votes against, 22 absences, between 2011 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes
1 vote against, 2 agreements, 2 absences, between 2021 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 41%) transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes
7 votes for, 10 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 31%).
Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties , such as charities, during elections Show votes
11 votes against, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 56%) more powers for local councils Show votes
10 votes for, 8 votes against, 8 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2011 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 43%).
Tended to vote against more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes
3 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%).
Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
1 vote for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against a lower voting age Show votes
5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 40%) fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes
2 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 52%).
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 43%) reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
3 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted for photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes
4 votes for, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Last voted on between 2015 and 2019
Last updated: 3 December 2024.
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How Jim Shannon voted on Business and the Economy #
Last voted on between 2025 and 2026
Last voted on between 2020 and 2024
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 58%) stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes
7 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 47%).
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes
4 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013 and 2020. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 55%).
Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
4 votes for, 5 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes
6 votes for, 15 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted for requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes
4 votes for, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted for.
Last updated: 8 July 2025.
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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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2nd to 9th June 2020
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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