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 Douglas Ross voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
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Almost always voted against UK membership of the EU Show votes
0 votes for, 14 votes against, 2 absences, between 2018–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (16 votes, between 2017–2019).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK. Show votes
0 votes for, 23 votes against, 3 absences, between 2017–2021.
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Generally voted against strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes
4 votes for, 10 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (16 votes, between 2020–2022).
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Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes
14 votes for, 50 votes against, 4 absences, between 2018–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (70 votes, between 2017–2022).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Douglas Ross voted on Welfare and Benefits #
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax"). Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2021–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (10 votes, between 2021–2022).
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Voted a mixture of for and against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2021–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (6 votes, between 2021–2022).
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Voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (2 votes, in 2022).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Douglas Ross voted on Environmental Issues #
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Voted against financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2018. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (1 votes, in 2018).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2017.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2021.
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Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2018–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (4 votes, between 2017–2021).
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Generally voted against measures to prevent climate change Show votes
2 votes for, 11 votes against, 5 absences, between 2019–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (21 votes, between 2019–2022).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Douglas Ross voted on Taxation and Employment #
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2017.
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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, 5 votes against, between 2018–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (9 votes, between 2018–2021).
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Generally voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2017–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (10 votes, between 2017–2022).
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Has never voted on more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
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Voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2019–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (3 votes, between 2019–2022).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2021.
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Douglas Ross voted on Social Issues #
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Voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (1 votes, in 2019).
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Generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, 5 absences, between 2018–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (10 votes, between 2018–2022).
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Voted against equal gay rights Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (2 votes, in 2019).
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
4 votes for, 25 votes against, between 2017–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (29 votes, between 2017–2022).
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Voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2018–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2018–2021).
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Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (4 votes, in 2020).
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Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes
4 votes for, 22 votes against, between 2017–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (26 votes, between 2017–2022).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Douglas Ross’s position on greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections. Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
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Voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2019).
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Voted against a lower voting age Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2022).
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Voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (1 votes, in 2020).
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Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2020).
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
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Consistently voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (3 votes, in 2021).
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Voted a mixture of for and against more powers for local councils Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2018–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (6 votes, between 2018–2022).
Last updated: 14 March 2022.
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How Douglas Ross voted on Business and the Economy #
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Voted a mixture of for and against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes
2 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2018–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (5 votes, between 2018–2020).
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Consistently voted for stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (2 votes, in 2021).
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Consistently voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (2 votes, in 2021).
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Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2018–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (4 votes, between 2017–2021).
Last updated: 8 December 2021.
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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.
