Sen. Sam Sutton
Democratic New York Senate · District 22 · New York
-0.365Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#35 of 62Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.1%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
3170Roll calls (1772 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2025-05-27 · sutton@nysenate.gov · nysenate.gov/…/sam-sutton · Open States ID f56ef763-1f12-493d-a4e6-30e5572417e0
Capitol: Room 809, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247 518-455-2754 · District: 1412 Avenue J Suite 2E, Brooklyn, NY 11230 718-253-2015
Where they sit in the New York Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the New York Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Sam Sutton. 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 Sam Sutton.
Committees
- Administrative Regulations Review Commission (chair)
- Aging
- Disabilities
- Education
- Health
- New York City Education
- Social Services
Recent votes (latest 60 of 3170 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | S 5998 Floor Vote - Version: C Establishes "Kyra's Law" | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 8253 Floor Vote Relates to interest on unclaimed child and spousal support payments | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | R 2355 Floor Vote Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for additional grants in aid to certain school districts, public libraries | Excused | Pass 53–7 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11233 Floor Vote - Version: A Authorizes early renewal of vehicle registration for members of the armed forces who will be engaged in the performance of their official military duties upon its expiration | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11538 Floor Vote Extends the expansion of eligibility for World Trade Center death and disability benefits for members of New York's organized militia | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9138 Floor Vote Relates to a death benefit option for the wife of deceased justice Jerry Garguilo | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 563 Floor Vote - Version: A Requires policies for the use of automatic license plate reader systems | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 10263 Floor Vote - Version: A Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain employees of the New York Power Authority | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 1004 Floor Vote - Version: B Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trial | Excused | Pass 46–14 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 329 Floor Vote - Version: C Relates to setting integrated behavioral health services | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 8022 Floor Vote - Version: A Requires certain covered platforms to provide a process for law enforcement agencies to contact such platform, and to comply with search warrants within seventy-two hours | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 687 Floor Vote Establishes the transitional pathway program for students in higher education with autism spectrum disorder | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 3598 Floor Vote Relates to proceedings for appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 6652 Floor Vote - Version: B Permits licensed insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, consultants, and intermediaries to carryover up to seven hours of continuing education credit per biennial licensing period | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10223 Floor Vote - Version: A Authorizes the South End Children's Cafe to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the city of Albany assessor | Excused | Pass 58–2 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11006 Floor Vote Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to refunding bonds | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 10312 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to information that residential health care facilities are required to disclose to residents and their families | Excused | Pass 39–21 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 8385 Floor Vote Relates to establishing protest procedures on contracts rewarded by state agencies | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9509 Floor Vote Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Civil War veteran John B. Nicholas | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 10921 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to exempting disabled veterans from certain fees relating to physical modification of a residence to accommodate a disability | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9880 Floor Vote Automated identification of eligible participants for the Medicare savings program | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10563 Floor Vote Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9051 Floor Vote - Version: B Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10106 Floor Vote Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers of the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County | Excused | Pass 58–2 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10603 Floor Vote Authorizes Cong Kehal Square of Roman to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status | Excused | Pass 58–2 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 5175 Floor Vote - Version: A Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 8454 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to the residency requirement for the St. Lawrence county public health director and community services director | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 3191 Floor Vote - Version: A Allows certain physically disabled individuals to complete the live-fire range training course for a concealed carry license while sitting | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9736 Floor Vote Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice | Excused | Pass 38–22 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9126 Floor Vote - Version: B Enacts "India's law" | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 5711 Floor Vote - Version: C Requires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New York | Excused | Pass 38–22 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9989 Floor Vote Authorizes the Tovas Dovid Community Kollel, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status | Excused | Pass 58–2 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 8118 Floor Vote - Version: C Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings | Excused | Pass 39–21 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9113 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11030 Floor Vote - Version: A Requires utility corporations and municipalities to notify property owners prior to beginning any scheduled non-emergency construction or other work | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 10922 Floor Vote Extends certain provisions relating to the sale, issuance and refund of bonds and notes of New York city | Excused | Pass 56–4 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 8675 Floor Vote - Version: C Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026" | Excused | Pass 58–2 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 8616 Floor Vote - Version: B Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act" | Excused | Pass 50–10 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9432 Floor Vote - Version: A Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and findings thereon | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 5713 Floor Vote Requires railroad corporations to inform the division of homeland security and emergency services, department of environmental conservation, and department of transportation about certain freight rail trains | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11412 Floor Vote Requires an annual brownfields redevelopment tax credit report | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 4195 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to the dissemination of information pertaining to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11437 Floor Vote Relates to license fees required to be paid by wholesale beer licensees to sell cider | Excused | Pass 47–13 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 6439 Floor Vote Relates to issuing the village of Nelliston incorporation documents | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 172 Floor Vote - Version: B Increases short-term disability benefits | Excused | Pass 51–9 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10528 Floor Vote Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises | Excused | Pass 59–1 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 10415 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to the New York telecommunications relay service center | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11559 Floor Vote Relates to the ability of the New York state medical care facilities finance agency to issue certain bonds and notes | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11560 Floor Vote Enacts the responsible data center development act | Excused | Pass 43–17 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 11057 Floor Vote Requires the department of education to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes to be made available to schools for distribution to parents and guardians of students | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10648 Floor Vote Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; providing for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; appropriation | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 6230 Floor Vote - Version: C Authorizes camp operators and employees who are 18 years of age or older to administer medications and treatment to children under certain circumstances | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 9349 Floor Vote Provides a reduction in insurance premium charges for insured volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10623 Floor Vote Establishes a highway safety corridor on the Southern State Parkway | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 7421 Floor Vote - Version: B Prohibits octopus farming | Excused | Pass 55–5 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 10626 Floor Vote Relates to judicial districts | Excused | Pass 37–23 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 8609 Floor Vote - Version: A Enacts the "victims protection and child sex buyer accountability act" | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | A 10250 Floor Vote Grants certain county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service beyond twenty-five years | Excused | Pass 60–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 6983 Floor Vote - Version: A Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program | Excused | Pass 52–8 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 7802 Floor Vote - Version: A Relates to demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits in the town of Yorktown | Excused | Pass 59–1 |