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Mr Maolíosa McHugh and Mr David Brooks both voted in 159 divisions and voted the same way in 30 of them (19%).

Divisions in which both voted, newest first
DateDivisionMr Maolíosa McHughMr David BrooksSame?
30 June 2026Amendment 97 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoAyeDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 91 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoAyeDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 86 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoNoSame
30 June 2026Amendment 82 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) AyeNoDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 84 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoAyeDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 83 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoAyeDifferent
30 June 2026Amendment 79 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 4) NoNoSame
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
16 June 2026Amendment 33 - Consideration Stage: Dilapidation Bill (NIA Bill 21/22-27) NoNoSame
9 June 2026Amendment 73 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 2) AyeNoDifferent
9 June 2026Amendment 68 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 3) AyeNoDifferent
8 June 2026Amendment 65 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 2) NoAyeDifferent
8 June 2026Amendment 49 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 2) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 38 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 35 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 34 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 32 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 29 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 28 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 24 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 23 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 13 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 12 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 11 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
2 June 2026Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 7/22-27) (Day 1) AyeNoDifferent
1 June 2026Second Stage: Education Inspections Bill (NIA Bill 34/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
18 May 2026Change on these Islands AyeNoDifferent
5 May 2026Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoNoSame
5 May 2026Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoNoSame
5 May 2026Amendment 3 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoNoSame
5 May 2026Amendment 2 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoNoSame
5 May 2026Amendment 1 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) NoNoSame
27 April 2026The draft Climate Change (Just Transition Commission) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 AyeNoDifferent
14 April 2026Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Net Zero Policies NoAyeDifferent
14 April 2026Second Stage: Irish-medium Education (Workforce Plan) Bill (NIA Bill 28/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
24 March 2026Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security AyeNoDifferent
24 March 2026Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
24 March 2026Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
24 March 2026Amendment 22 - Consideration Stage: Sign Language Bill (NIA Bill 10/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
24 March 2026Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Sign Language Bill (NIA Bill 10/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
23 March 2026Tackling Waste and Inefficiency in Government - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
23 March 2026Second Stage: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill (NIA Bill 24/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
23 March 2026Tackling Waste and Inefficiency in Government AyeNoDifferent
16 March 2026Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
16 March 2026Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
16 March 2026Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2026Blocking of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2026The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 AyeAyeSame
10 March 2026The draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 AyeNoDifferent
9 March 2026The All-Island Economy - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
9 March 2026SEN Reform and Classroom Assistant Provision - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
9 March 2026The All-Island Economy AyeNoDifferent
2 March 2026Review of the Salary Arrangements for the Comptroller and Auditor General AyeAyeSame
17 February 2026Clawback of Public Funds from non-GAA Events at Casement Park NoAyeDifferent
17 February 2026Clawback of Public Funds from non-GAA Events at Casement Park - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
10 February 2026Breach of the Ministerial Code of Conduct AyeNoDifferent
9 February 2026UK-EU Customs Union AyeNoDifferent
3 February 2026Ending Academic Selection - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
3 February 2026Ending Academic Selection AyeNoDifferent
2 February 2026Report on a Complaint against Mr Timothy Gaston MLA AyeNoDifferent
26 January 2026Assessing Economic Trends on the Island of Ireland AyeNoDifferent
20 January 2026Illegal Erection of Sinn Féin Billboards NoAyeDifferent
13 January 2026Rejecting the New EU Customs Fee on Small Parcels NoAyeDifferent
12 January 2026Establishing an EU Office in Belfast AyeNoDifferent
12 January 2026Observer Status in the European Parliament AyeNoDifferent
9 December 2025Institutional Reform following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Findings - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
9 December 2025Institutional Reform following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Findings AyeNoDifferent
8 December 2025Observer Status in the European Parliament - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
25 November 2025The Executive’s Multi-Year Budget AyeNoDifferent
25 November 2025The Executive’s Multi-Year Budget - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
10 November 2025Establishing an Independent Environmental Protection Agency AyeNoDifferent
10 November 2025Holding Ministers to Account AyeNoDifferent
10 November 2025Exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 AyeNoDifferent
4 November 2025Amendment 6 - Consideration Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) NoNoSame
4 November 2025Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
4 November 2025Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
13 October 2025Replacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast NoAyeDifferent
13 October 2025The Executive Committee’s Legislation Programme 2025-2026 AyeAyeSame
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) - Amendment 3 AyeNoDifferent
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) - Amendment 2 NoAyeDifferent
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
7 October 2025Mother and Baby Unit - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) AyeNoDifferent
29 September 2025Amendment 8 - Further Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
23 September 2025Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
23 September 2025Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025The Executive’s Approach to Hate - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025The Executive’s Approach to Hate - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 3 NoAyeDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 2 NoAyeDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025The Executive’s Approach to Hate AyeNoDifferent
16 September 2025Bonfire Regulation AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 12 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 11 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 9 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 8 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 7 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 6 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
15 September 2025Amendment 5 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
9 September 2025Saving Lough Neagh AyeNoDifferent
9 September 2025End the Forced Starvation in Gaza AyeNoDifferent
9 September 2025End the Forced Starvation in Gaza - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
8 September 2025Moving Beyond the Windsor Framework NoAyeDifferent
8 September 2025Moving Beyond the Windsor Framework - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
27 May 2025Additional Funding for North South Bodies AyeNoDifferent
12 May 2025International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia AyeNoDifferent
12 May 2025International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
6 May 2025Voting Rights for the Election of the President of Ireland AyeNoDifferent
29 April 2025Increasing Fiscal Devolution AyeNoDifferent
8 April 2025The draft Northern Ireland Climate Commissioner Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 AyeNoDifferent
1 April 2025Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity - Amendment 2 NoAyeDifferent
31 March 2025Housebuilding on Public Land AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2025Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 2 AyeAbstainedDifferent
10 March 2025Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
10 March 2025The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 AyeAyeSame
10 March 2025Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime AyeAbstainedDifferent
4 March 2025Job Creation and Cross-Border Co-operation in the North West - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
24 February 2025Prayer of Annulment: The Animals (Identification, Records, Movement and Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 NoAyeDifferent
4 February 2025Prayer of Annulment: The Direct Payments to Farmers (Cross-Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 AyeAyeSame
20 January 2025Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities NoAyeDifferent
20 January 2025Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
14 January 2025Gender-Responsive Budgeting - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
14 January 2025Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
14 January 2025Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
10 December 2024Democratic Consent Resolution AyeNoDifferent
10 December 2024The draft Climate Change (2040 Emissions Target) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 AyeNoDifferent
10 December 2024The draft Climate Change (Carbon Budgets 2023-2037) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 AyeNoDifferent
26 November 2024Delays to Flagship Maternity and Children’s Hospital Project AyeAyeSame
18 November 2024Breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct AyeNoDifferent
15 October 2024Failure to Produce a River Basin Management Plan - Amendment 1 AyeAyeSame
7 October 2024Farmers' Basic Payment Scheme (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
7 October 2024Draft Programme for Government - Amendment 1 AyeAyeSame
30 September 2024Mental Health Provision in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 AyeAyeSame
17 September 2024Amend Standing Order 30 AyeAyeSame
10 September 2024Budgetary Pressures - Amendment 2 AyeAyeSame
2 July 2024Second Stage: Budget (No. 2) Bill AyeAyeSame
24 June 2024Retaining and Inspiring Young Talent - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
18 June 2024Dual Market Access AyeNoDifferent
11 June 2024Amendment 1 - Consideration Stage: Defective Premises Bill (NIA Bill 03/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
4 June 2024Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 AyeAyeSame
28 May 2024Budget 2024-25 AyeAyeSame
21 May 2024Veterinary Medicines - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
20 May 2024Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Defence Industries - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
20 May 2024Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Defence Industries NoAyeDifferent
7 May 2024Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza AyeNoDifferent
7 May 2024Final Stage: Hospital Parking Charges Bill (NIA Bill 02/22-27) AyeAyeSame
30 April 2024Display of Flags, Emblems and Banners AyeNoDifferent
30 April 2024Display of Flags, Emblems and Banners - Amendment 1 NoAbstainedDifferent
29 April 2024Applicability Motion: Regulation (EU) 2023/2419 AyeAyeSame
22 April 2024Relationships and Sexuality Education AyeNoDifferent
22 April 2024Ramming of Police Vehicles in South Armagh - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
16 April 2024Removing the Universal Credit Two-Child Limit - Amendment 1 AyeAyeSame
19 March 2024Applicability Motion - Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 AyeNoDifferent
11 March 2024The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 NoNoSame
19 February 2024Suspension of Standing Order 42(5) AyeAyeSame
3 February 2024Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Edwin Poots AyeAyeSame
14 February 2023Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Patsy McGlone AyeNoDifferent
7 December 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Patsy McGlone AyeNoDifferent
27 October 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Patsy McGlone AyeNoDifferent
30 May 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Patsy McGlone AyeNoDifferent
13 May 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Patsy McGlone AyeNoDifferent