Sen. Dave Lawson
Republican Delaware Senate · District 15 · Delaware
+0.947Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#19 of 21Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.3%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1020Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2010-11-03 · dave.lawson@delaware.gov · legis.delaware.gov/…/Lawson · legis.delaware.gov/…/LegislatorDetail?personI · senategop.delaware.gov/…/senate-district-15 · Open States ID 44e38555-6698-43cb-aa8b-f47de87ba4e3
Capitol: P.O. Box 1401 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901 302-744-4237
Where they sit in the Delaware Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Delaware Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Dave Lawson. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Dave Lawson.
Committees
- Corrections and Public Safety
- Education
- Finance
- Finance
- Labor
- Veterans Affairs
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1020 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | HB 452 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD-SERVING ENTITIES. | Nay | Pass 13–3 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 476 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF FREDERICA. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 332 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL VANITY LICENSE PLATES. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 232 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 116 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. | Nay | Pass 16–4 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 418 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Nay | Pass 15–6 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 373 3/5 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA. | Nay | Pass 18–3 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 425 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYEES AND SALARY SUPPLEMENTS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 500 3/4 A BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF ITS AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS | Other | Pass 17–3 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 278 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE. | Other | Pass 19–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 293 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSES FOR YOUTH CAMPS. | Other | Pass 19–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 376 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILLVILLE. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 427 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING DEADLY WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS. | Other | Pass 14–6 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 285 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 421 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS. | Other | Pass 19–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 415 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERINARIANS AND MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 9 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF WETLANDS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 59 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RELEASE AND PUBLICATION OF THE NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH OF INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH CRIMES OR DELINQUENCY. | Nay | Pass 15–5 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 94 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS. | Other | Pass 19–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 355 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 332 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO KRATOM. | Yea | Pass 19–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 342 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE POSSESSION AND PURCHASE OF DEADLY WEAPONS BY PERSONS PROHIBITED. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 412 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HUNTING, TRAPPING, GAME ANIMALS, GAME BIRDS, DEER, AND PROTECTED WILDLIFE. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 145 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REVERSE LOCATION AND REVERSE KEYWORD SEARCHES AND COURT ORDERS. | Nay | Pass 11–4 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 478 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 448 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES. | Nay | Pass 14–6 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 329 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 20 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 134 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 472 2/3 AN ACT RELATING TO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF CHESWOLD. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 180 2/3 AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING. | Nay | Pass 16–5 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 218 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INTERPERSONAL AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE MILITARY. | Yea | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 337 3/4 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 | Other | Pass 19–1 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 75 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CIVIL CLAIMS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 190 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 344 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 15 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. | Nay | Pass 16–5 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 364 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A DELAWARE ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 398 3/4 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TIME OF SALES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 435 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 18, 29, AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 461 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL TAX. | Yea | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 430 2/3 AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING. | Nay | Pass 15–6 |
| 2026-06-30 | HCR 154 SM COMMENDING THE STUDENTS SELECTED AS SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SCHOLARS FOR 2026. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HCR 157 SM REQUESTING THAT THE STATE LOTTERY OFFICE PROVIDE A REPORT ON ILOTTERY. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 378 SM AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 186, VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO THE COUNCIL ON CORRECTION. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 465 3/4 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 424 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 RELATING TO AUTISM SURVEILLANCE AND REGISTRATION. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 233 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES. | Nay | Pass 15–6 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 371 3/4 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION ACT. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 458 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKFLOW. | Nay | Pass 14–6 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 133 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FINES, FEES, RESTITUTION, AND OTHER COURT-RELATED MONETARY OBLIGATIONS. | Nay | Pass 16–5 |
| 2026-06-30 | HJR 13 SM DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A DELAWARE HEALTHCARE APPRENTICESHIP DEGREE PROGRAM AND TO REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 320 2/3 AN ACT PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 325 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 408 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAFFICKING AN INDIVIDUAL, FORCED LABOR AND SEXUAL SERVITUDE. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 27 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 455 3/4 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 439 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ELECTRIC MOPEDS AND ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 423 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION. | Other | Pass 20–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 315 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 310 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS TAX CREDITS AND DEDUCTIONS. | Nay | Pass 15–6 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 322 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ARREST AND DETENTION. | Yea | Pass 21–0 |