The lawmaker opposes the bill because it borrows against future revenues instead of paying for programs with current funds, arguing that a good program should be paid for immediately.
2009 session voting record
Bill Mr. Vasey
Senator · District 11
The simple version
At a glance
Official roll-call totals for the 2009 session.
- Votes recorded
- 432
- Voted yes
- 322
- Voted no
- 109
- Absent or excused
- 1
Recent pattern
Did Bill Mr. Vasey usually vote with the Senate?
Feb 6, 2009 to Mar 5, 2009
- With the majority
- 234
- Against the majority
- 52
- Close Senate votes
- 25
Based on 286 recent Senate floor votes with a clear yes-or-no majority. This describes the vote, not whether it was good or bad.
In their own words
When Bill Mr. Vasey explained why
4 published reasons found for 2009.
The lawmaker argues that families earning $45,000 should prioritize purchasing their own insurance rather than receiving state subsidies.
Real ID compliance.
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he views it as an unconstitutional overreach by the federal government that infringes on state rights and citizen privileges, arguing that Real ID is not necessary for safety.
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it targets the wrong population, arguing that older drivers are less capable of handling cell phones while driving and pose a greater safety risk.
Worth a look
Close votes where Bill Mr. Vasey was in the minority
These Senate votes were decided by two votes or fewer.
Couldn't find a published reason
Couldn't find a published reason
Bill by bill
Recent votes
The latest 25 votes are available below.
Show the 25 latest votes
HB0069: Driver's education program funding.
S Adopted JCC01 16-14-0-0-0
SF0106: Medication disposal program.
S Adopted JCC01 28-2-0-0-0
SF0084: Aggravated assault.
S Adopted LEGAL 27-3-0-0-0
SF0114: Animal control.
S Adopted JCC01 30-0-0-0-0
SF0103: Child abuse and neglect amendments.
S Adopted SF0103 30-0-0-0-0
SF0112: Archaic price regulation repeal.
S Adopted JCC01 26-4-0-0-0
HB0097: Weights and measures.
S Adopted JCC01 29-1-0-0-0
SF0088: Required use of ignition interlock devices.
S Adopted JCC01 30-0-0-0-0
HB0288: Certificate of authority-high voltage transmission lines.
S Adopted JCC01 19-10-1-0-0
HB0114: Community colleges-amendments.
S Adopted JCC01 19-10-1-0-0
SF0047: Hathaway student scholarship program administration.
S Adopted JCC01 27-2-1-0-0
SF0088: Required use of ignition interlock devices.
S Did Not Concur 0-29-1-0-0
SF0112: Archaic price regulation repeal.
S Did Not Concur 12-17-1-0-0
SF0134: Embossed license plates.
S Did Concur 22-7-1-0-0
SF0114: Animal control.
S Did Not Concur 0-29-1-0-0
HB0039: Population determinations-use of federal census.
S Adopted JCC01 29-0-1-0-0
SF0089: Fallen heroes endowments.
S Did Concur 30-0-0-0-0
SF0093: Oral health initiative.
S Did Concur 26-4-0-0-0
SF0107: Court Supervised Treatment Programs Act.
S Did Concur 23-7-0-0-0
SF0053: Property tax-deferral program.
S Adopted JCC02 27-3-0-0-0
HB0001: General government appropriations.
S Adopted JCC01 25-5-0-0-0
SF0071: Temporary instream flows.
S Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 7-3(c) 1-4-0-0-0
HB0298: Medical Practice Act revisions.
S Passed 3rd Reading 29-1-0-0-0
HB0239: Big Horn basin discovery center.
S Passed 3rd Reading 21-9-0-0-0
HB0230: Vehicle sales and use tax-2.
S Passed 3rd Reading 16-14-0-0-0
Vote totals come from official Wyoming roll calls. Published reasons link to the original floor video.