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Dr Steve Aiken OBE and Mr Patsy McGlone both voted in 107 divisions and voted the same way in 27 of them (25%).

Divisions in which both voted, newest first
DateDivisionDr Steve Aiken OBEMr Patsy McGloneSame?
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
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) AyeAyeSame
5 May 2026Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) AyeAyeSame
5 May 2026Amendment 3 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) AyeAyeSame
5 May 2026Amendment 2 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) AyeAyeSame
5 May 2026Amendment 1 - Consideration Stage: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill (NIA Bill 18/22-27) AyeAyeSame
14 April 2026Second Stage: Irish-medium Education (Workforce Plan) Bill (NIA Bill 28/22-27) NoAyeDifferent
16 March 2026Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
16 March 2026Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran 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
9 March 2026The All-Island Economy - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
9 March 2026SEN Reform and Classroom Assistant Provision - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
9 March 2026The All-Island Economy NoAyeDifferent
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
3 February 2026Ending Academic Selection - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
3 February 2026Ending Academic Selection NoAyeDifferent
26 January 2026Assessing Economic Trends on the Island of Ireland NoAyeDifferent
20 January 2026Illegal Erection of Sinn Féin Billboards AyeAyeSame
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
13 January 2026Rejecting the New EU Customs Fee on Small Parcels AyeNoDifferent
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
25 November 2025The Executive’s Multi-Year Budget AyeAyeSame
25 November 2025The Executive’s Multi-Year Budget - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
18 November 2025The draft Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 AyeAyeSame
17 November 2025Challenging the Harm Posed by the Windsor Framework AyeNoDifferent
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) NoNoSame
4 November 2025Amendment 4 - Consideration Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) NoNoSame
13 October 2025Replacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast AyeNoDifferent
13 October 2025The Executive Committee’s Legislation Programme 2025-2026 AyeNoDifferent
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) - Amendment 3 AyeAyeSame
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
7 October 2025Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) AyeAyeSame
29 September 2025Amendment 8 - Further Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeNoDifferent
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 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 3 AyeNoDifferent
22 September 2025A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 1 NoNoSame
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) AyeAyeSame
15 September 2025Amendment 7 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeAyeSame
15 September 2025Amendment 6 - Consideration Stage: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27) AyeAyeSame
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
24 June 2025End Israeli Impunity in Gaza NoAyeDifferent
24 June 2025End Israeli Impunity in Gaza - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
27 May 2025Additional Funding for North South Bodies NoAyeDifferent
27 May 2025Additional Funding for North South Bodies - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
20 May 2025Decolonisation of Museum Collections and Repatriation of Artefacts NoAyeDifferent
20 May 2025Decolonisation of Museum Collections and Repatriation of Artefacts - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
19 May 2025Budget 2025-26 AyeNoDifferent
1 April 2025Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity - Amendment 2 NoNoSame
25 March 2025Tackling the Financial and Societal Impacts of Division - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2025Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 2 AbstainedNoDifferent
10 March 2025Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2025The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 AyeNoDifferent
10 March 2025Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime 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 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 NoNoSame
14 January 2025Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 2 AyeAyeSame
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
26 November 2024Delays to Flagship Maternity and Children’s Hospital Project NoAyeDifferent
18 November 2024Future EU Relationship - Amendment 1 NoAyeDifferent
18 November 2024Breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct NoAyeDifferent
7 October 2024Draft Programme for Government - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
30 September 2024Mental Health Provision in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
23 September 2024Final Stage: Budget (No. 2) Bill (NIA Bill 06/22-27) NoNoSame
10 September 2024Budgetary Pressures - Amendment 2 AyeNoDifferent
8 August 2024Opposition to Racism - Amendment 1 AyeNoDifferent
18 June 2024Dual Market Access AyeAyeSame
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 NoAyeDifferent
28 May 2024Budget 2024-25 NoNoSame
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 AyeNoDifferent
29 April 2024Applicability Motion: Regulation (EU) 2023/2419 AyeAyeSame
22 April 2024Relationships and Sexuality Education NoAyeDifferent
11 March 2024The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 AyeNoDifferent
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
17 January 2024Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Mike Nesbitt AyeAbstainedDifferent
27 October 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Mike Nesbitt AyeAbstainedDifferent
3 August 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Mike Nesbitt AyeAbstainedDifferent
30 May 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Mike Nesbitt AyeAbstainedDifferent
13 May 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 2 - Mr Patsy McGlone AyeAyeSame
13 May 2022Election of Speaker Nomination 1 - Mr Mike Nesbitt AyeAbstainedDifferent