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Ms Cheryl Brownlee and Ms Sinéad McLaughlin both voted in 175 divisions and voted the same way in 9 of them (5%).

Divisions in which both voted, newest first
DateDivisionMs Cheryl BrownleeMs Sinéad McLaughlinSame?
13 October 2026Twenty Years on from the St Andrews Agreement - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
12 October 2026Exclusion of the Minister for Infrastructure from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 AyeNoDifferent
12 October 2026Exclusion of the Minister of Finance from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 AyeNoDifferent
12 October 2026Exclusion of the Minister for the Economy from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 AyeNoDifferent
12 October 2026Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 AyeNoDifferent
12 October 2026Amendment 6 - Further Consideration Stage: Education (Holiday Meal Payments) Bill (NIA Bill 27/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
6 October 2026Failure to Deliver Health and Social Care Transformation - Amendment 1 AyeAyeSame
22 September 2026Second Stage: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill (NIA Bill 44/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
22 September 2026Closure of Debate - Second Stage: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill (NIA Bill 44/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
21 September 2026Amendment 2 - Consideration Stage: Irish-medium Education (Workforce Plan) Bill (NIA Bill 28/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
21 September 2026Second Stage: Housing (Amendment) Bill (NIA Bill 43/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
14 September 2026Agreement on a Budget - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 97 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) AyeNoDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 91 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) AyeNoDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 86 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoAyeDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 82 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoAyeDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 84 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) AyeNoDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 83 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) AyeNoDifferent
22 June 2026Amendment 9 - Further Consideration Stage: Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill (NIA Bill 15/22-27) NoNoSame
9 June 2026Amendment 73 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 2) NoAyeDifferent
9 June 2026Amendment 68 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 3) NoAyeDifferent
8 June 2026Amendment 65 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 2) AyeNoDifferent
8 June 2026Amendment 49 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 2) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 38 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 35 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 34 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 32 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 29 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 28 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 24 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 23 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 13 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 12 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 11 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) NoAyeDifferent
19 May 2026The Irish Government’s Failure to Cooperate on Legacy Cases AyeNoDifferent
19 May 2026The Irish Government’s Failure to Cooperate on Legacy Cases - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
19 May 2026Amendment 30 - Consideration Stage: Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill (NIA Bill 15/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
18 May 2026Change on these Islands NoAyeDifferent
18 May 2026Change on these Islands - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
5 May 2026Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
5 May 2026Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
5 May 2026Amendment 3 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
5 May 2026Amendment 2 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
5 May 2026Amendment 1 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
27 April 2026The draft Climate Change (Just Transition Commission) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 NoAyeDifferent
21 April 2026Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
21 April 2026Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis NoAyeDifferent
20 April 2026Final Stage: Hospital Parking Charges Bill (NIA Bill 29/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
14 April 2026Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Net Zero Policies AyeNoDifferent
14 April 2026Second Stage: Irish-medium Education (Workforce Plan) Bill (NIA Bill 28/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
10 March 2026Blocking of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency NoAyeDifferent
10 March 2026Blocking of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
10 March 2026Second Stage: Hospital Parking Charges Bill (NIA Bill 29/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2026The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2026The draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 NoAyeDifferent
9 March 2026The All-Island Economy - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
9 March 2026SEN Reform and Classroom Assistant Provision - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
9 March 2026Equalising the First Minister and deputy First Minister Titles NoAyeDifferent
9 March 2026The All-Island Economy NoAyeDifferent
2 March 2026Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union NoAyeDifferent
2 March 2026Review of the Salary Arrangements for the Comptroller and Auditor General AyeNoDifferent
17 February 2026Clawback of Public Funds from non-GAA Events at Casement Park AyeNoDifferent
17 February 2026Clawback of Public Funds from non-GAA Events at Casement Park - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
10 February 2026Breach of the Ministerial Code of Conduct NoAyeDifferent
9 February 2026UK-EU Customs Union NoAyeDifferent
3 February 2026Ending Academic Selection - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
3 February 2026Ending Academic Selection NoAyeDifferent
2 February 2026Report on a Complaint against Mr Timothy Gaston MLA NoAyeDifferent
26 January 2026Assessing Economic Trends on the Island of Ireland NoAyeDifferent
20 January 2026Illegal Erection of Sinn Féin Billboards AyeAyeSame
19 January 2026Delivering a Successful Fleadh - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
19 January 2026Addressing Unaffordable Housing Costs - Amendment 2 NoAyeDifferent
19 January 2026Addressing Unaffordable Housing Costs - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
19 January 2026Addressing Unaffordable Housing Costs NoAyeDifferent
19 January 2026Delivering a Successful Fleadh NoAyeDifferent
12 January 2026Establishing an EU Office in Belfast NoAyeDifferent
12 January 2026Observer Status in the European Parliament NoAyeDifferent
9 December 2025Institutional Reform following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Findings - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
9 December 2025Institutional Reform following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Findings NoAyeDifferent
8 December 2025Observer Status in the European Parliament - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
1 December 2025Recognising the Importance of Food Security - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
1 December 2025Recognising the Importance of Food Security NoAyeDifferent
25 November 2025The Executive’s Multi-Year Budget NoAyeDifferent
25 November 2025The Executive’s Multi-Year Budget - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
17 November 2025Challenging the Harm Posed by the Windsor Framework AyeNoDifferent
10 November 2025Establishing an Independent Environmental Protection Agency NoAyeDifferent
10 November 2025Holding Ministers to Account NoAyeDifferent
10 November 2025Exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 NoAyeDifferent
4 November 2025Supporting Service Leavers, Veterans and their Families AyeNoDifferent
4 November 2025Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
4 November 2025Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
29 September 2025Amendment 8 - Further Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
23 September 2025Health and Social Care 2025-26 Pay Awards - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
23 September 2025Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
23 September 2025Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy NoAyeDifferent
22 September 2025The Executive’s Approach to Hate - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 3 AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
22 September 2025The Executive’s Approach to Hate NoAyeDifferent
16 September 2025Bonfire Regulation NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 12 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 11 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 9 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 8 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 7 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 6 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
9 September 2025Saving Lough Neagh NoAyeDifferent
9 September 2025End the Forced Starvation in Gaza NoAyeDifferent
9 September 2025End the Forced Starvation in Gaza - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
8 September 2025Moving Beyond the Windsor Framework AyeNoDifferent
8 September 2025Moving Beyond the Windsor Framework - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
17 June 2025Housing and the Programme for Government - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
10 June 2025Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2025A European Future for Northern Ireland NoAyeDifferent
2 June 2025A European Future for Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
27 May 2025Additional Funding for North South Bodies NoAyeDifferent
27 May 2025Additional Funding for North South Bodies - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
19 May 2025Budget 2025-26 AyeNoDifferent
12 May 2025International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia NoAyeDifferent
12 May 2025International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
1 April 2025Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
31 March 2025Housebuilding on Public Land NoAyeDifferent
25 March 2025Tackling the Financial and Societal Impacts of Division - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
24 March 2025The Green Energy Transition - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
3 March 2025Programme for Government 2024-2027 AyeNoDifferent
24 February 2025Prayer of Annulment: The Animals (Identification, Records, Movement and Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 AyeNoDifferent
3 February 2025Towards a Shared Island NoAyeDifferent
3 February 2025Enhancing Accountability and Trust in Government (Revised Wording) NoAyeDifferent
20 January 2025Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities AyeNoDifferent
20 January 2025Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
14 January 2025Gender-Responsive Budgeting - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
14 January 2025Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 2 NoAyeDifferent
14 January 2025Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
14 January 2025Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
10 December 2024Democratic Consent Resolution NoAyeDifferent
10 December 2024The draft Climate Change (2040 Emissions Target) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 NoAyeDifferent
10 December 2024The draft Climate Change (Carbon Budgets 2023-2037) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 NoAyeDifferent
25 November 2024United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
18 November 2024Future EU Relationship - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
18 November 2024Breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct NoAyeDifferent
18 November 2024Future EU Relationship NoAyeDifferent
5 November 2024Failure of RAISE Programme in Tackling Educational Underachievement NoAyeDifferent
15 October 2024Failure to Produce a River Basin Management Plan - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
14 October 2024Prayer of Annulment: The Hops Certification (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 AyeNoDifferent
23 September 2024Final Stage: Budget (No. 2) Bill (NIA Bill 06/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
10 September 2024Budgetary Pressures - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
8 August 2024Opposition to Racism - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
24 June 2024Retaining and Inspiring Young Talent - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
18 June 2024Dual Market Access NoAyeDifferent
17 June 2024Promoting On Farm Investment AyeNoDifferent
11 June 2024Amendment 1 - Consideration Stage: Defective Premises Bill (NIA Bill 03/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
4 June 2024Northern Ireland Assembly Financial Assistance for Political Parties Scheme 2024 AyeAyeSame
4 June 2024Conversion Practices NoAyeDifferent
4 June 2024Conversion Practices - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
4 June 2024Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
28 May 2024Budget 2024-25 AyeNoDifferent
21 May 2024Veterinary Medicines - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
20 May 2024Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Defence Industries - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
20 May 2024Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Defence Industries AyeNoDifferent
7 May 2024Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza NoAyeDifferent
7 May 2024Final Stage: Hospital Parking Charges Bill (NIA Bill 02/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
30 April 2024Display of Flags, Emblems and Banners NoAyeDifferent
30 April 2024Display of Flags, Emblems and Banners - Amendment 1 AbstainedNoDifferent
29 April 2024Applicability Motion: Regulation (EU) 2023/2419 AyeAyeSame
22 April 2024Relationships and Sexuality Education NoAyeDifferent
22 April 2024Ramming of Police Vehicles in South Armagh - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
16 April 2024Removing the Universal Credit Two-Child Limit - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
15 April 2024Reducing Child Poverty - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
19 March 2024Applicability Motion - Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 NoAyeDifferent
4 March 2024Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of the devolved institutions NoAyeDifferent
4 March 2024Executive Reform NoAyeDifferent
20 February 2024Final Stage: Budget Bill (NIA Bill 01/22-27) AyeAbstainedDifferent
19 February 2024Second Stage: Budget Bill (NIA Bill 01/22-27) AyeAbstainedDifferent
19 February 2024Suspension of Standing Order 42(5) AyeAbstainedDifferent
3 February 2024Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Edwin Poots AyeNoDifferent
17 January 2024Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Patsy McGlone NoAyeDifferent
17 January 2024Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Mike Nesbitt NoAbstainedDifferent