Sen. Elder Vogel
Republican Pennsylvania Senate · District 47 · Pennsylvania
+0.659Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#28 of 50Chamber 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.
848Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2009-01-06 · evogel@pasen.gov · legis.state.pa.us/…/Senate_bio.cfm?id=1189 · legis.state.pa.us/…/senators_alpha.cfm · palegis.us/…/sen-vogel · senatoreldervogel.com · Open States ID 8a2a9b56-cdfa-45e0-a26e-b45b547a2eae
Capitol: Room 286, Main Capitol Senate Box 203047, Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-787-3076 · District: 488 Adams St., Rochester, PA 15074 724-774-0444
Where they sit in the Pennsylvania Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Pennsylvania Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Elder Vogel. 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 Elder Vogel.
Committees
- Agriculture and Rural Affairs (chair)
- Appropriations (vice chair)
- Banking and Insurance
- Environmental Resources and Energy
- Transportation
- Urban Affairs and Housing
Recent votes (latest 60 of 848 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1299 ROBINSON AMENDMENT NO. A-4261 An Act providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 853 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payme | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1438 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1376 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, further providing for objectives, for powers and duties in general, for area agencies and powe | Yea | Pass 14–8 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 852 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational | Yea | Pass 48–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 738 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, providing for prevention of financial exploitation. | Yea | Pass 21–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1376 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, further providing for objectives, for powers and duties in general, for area agencies and powe | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 476 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 478 FARRY AMENDMENT NO. A-4374 An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1217 Committee vote (Transportation): Adopt Amendment An act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7591, carrying State Route 2043 over the SEPTA West Trenton Line, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth O. Hunter Memorial Bridge; design | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1217 Committee vote (Transportation): Reported as Amended An act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7591, carrying State Route 2043 over the SEPTA West Trenton Line, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth O. Hunter Memorial Bridge; design | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1438 Committee vote (Transportation): Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 513 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coord | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Yea | Pass 14–8 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 478 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1368 FINAL PASSAGE An Act prohibiting nudification applications from being offered on online application marketplaces; and prescribing penalties. | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 513 FINAL PASSAGE An Act Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coord | Yea | Pass 48–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 YAW AMENDMENT NO. A-4350 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Yea | Pass 27–22 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 478 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1299 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 49 MOTION TO GO OVER An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 49 MOTION TO GO OVER An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1646 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of Barber Examiners. | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1102 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1862 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of | Yea | Pass 45–5 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 96 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseat | Yea | Pass 42–8 |
| 2026-07-12 | SR 216 MOTION TO TABLE HAYWOOD AMENDMENT NO. A-4195 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly. | Yea | Pass 27–23 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 1346 Committee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in subdivision and land development, further p | Yea | Pass 10–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1042 FINAL PASSAGE-RECONSIDERED An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Pass 30–20 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1042 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Pass 28–22 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 146 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2426 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein m | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2400 FINAL PASSAGE An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, | Yea | Pass 44–6 |
| 2026-07-12 | SR 216 Senate Resolution 216 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly. | Yea | Pass 31–19 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1851 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providin | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2412 FINAL PASSAGE CONSTITUTIONAL 2/3 VOTE An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2413 FINAL PASSAGE An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1286 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for | Yea | Pass 48–2 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 482 FINAL PASSAGE An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2024 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1860 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor vehicle sales finance, providing for remote work. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2401 FINAL PASSAGE An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2559 PITTMAN AMENDMENT NO. A-4173 An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 1248 FINAL PASSAGE An Act designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1505 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions rela | Yea | Pass 45–5 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 992 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2559 FINAL PASSAGE An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1862 FARRY AMENDMENT NO. A-4183 An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 779 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2017 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 10, 1984 (P.L.688, No.147), known as the Radiation Protection Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in fees, providing for small modular reactor and microreac | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1830 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks and for identification of certain vehicles. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 96 YAW AMENDMENT NO. A-4096 An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseat | Yea | Pass 36–14 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 858 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for county property contact information list; imposing duties on chief assessor; and providing for penalties. | Yea | Pass 44–6 |
| 2026-07-11 | HB 2400 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, | Yea | Pass 21–1 |
| 2026-07-11 | HB 1505 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions rela | Yea | Pass 21–1 |
| 2026-07-11 | HB 1042 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Pass 14–8 |
| 2026-07-11 | HB 2400 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, | Yea | Pass 21–1 |
| 2026-07-11 | HB 1505 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions rela | Yea | Pass 21–1 |
| 2026-07-10 | HB 2401 Committee vote (Appropriations): Reported as Committed An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |