Voting summaries

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Jim McMahon’s voting in Parliament

Jim McMahon is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues follow instructions from their party and vote the same way as other Labour MPs.

However, Jim McMahon sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Jim McMahon voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life; comparable Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2024.

Jim McMahon has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

How Jim McMahon voted on Transport #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for adding a third runway at Heathrow Airport Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Generally voted for a publicly owned railway system Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2024. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 29 July 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2018–2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for shifting the balance of employment rights towards employees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for equal gay rights Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 29 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2018. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• 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 voted a mixture of for and against.
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2018–2021. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.

Last updated: 8 December 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2022. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
• Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• Voted for means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 10 September 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes 0 votes for, 19 votes against, 5 absences, between 2020–2024. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 2 votes for, 14 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2024. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted against merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• 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 almost always voted against.

Last updated: 22 May 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2018–2023. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 13 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 29 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for increasing capital gains tax Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2016–2024. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 5 absences, between 2017–2023. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2017–2022. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for increasing stamp duty Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017–2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Voted for increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 17 December 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against academy schools Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 25 May 2016. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for UK membership of the EU Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017–2019. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 34 votes for, 7 votes against, 9 absences, between 2017–2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Has never voted in a major vote about a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2017–2019.
• Generally voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes 10 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017–2019. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Has never voted on replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016.
• Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 9 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• 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 generally voted for.
• Voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2016–2020. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted for more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2017–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2017–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 10 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2016–2019. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for more powers for local councils Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2016–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 agreements for, between 2021–2023. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016.
• Generally voted for a lower voting age Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2022.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 3 December 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2018–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2017–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for improving biodiversity Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 agreement for, 2 absences, between 2016–2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for improving air quality Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 6 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against phasing out secure tenancies for life Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for more proscriptive planning laws Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for increasing stamp duty Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for stronger fire safety measures Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for landlords paying for the costs of building safety works Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 6 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Jim McMahon voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes 3 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Voted for creating a publically owned energy investment company (Great British Energy) Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Voted against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against.
• 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.

Last updated: 29 October 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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