Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)
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RState Representative · District 60
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 60
Phillip Lowe is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 60, who assumed office in 2006 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] He is a physical therapist and developer, according to Ballotpedia.[1]
Lowe attended Francis Marion University and the University of South Carolina and received a B.S. from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1982.[1] He first assumed office in the South Carolina House in 2006, and Ballotpedia lists him on the House Rules Committee and the Ways and Means Committee for the 2025-2026 session.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Phillip Lowe is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 60 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
Most contested
On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 46–61 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Sets individual income tax rates at 1.99% on the first $30,000 and 5.39% above, adds a state deduction in place of the federal standard deduction, and cuts rates further when projected income tax revenue grows at least 5%.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 64–47 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and relocation costs from doctors who leave within three years; applies to new and renewed contracts.
Mar 26, 2026 · Passed 58–53 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Apr 29, 2026 · Failed 34–70 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
University Campus Events Zoning
Bars counties and cities from restricting or requiring land-use approval for board-approved events on state-supported college campuses, while applying safety laws; requires public and neighborhood notice for certain outdoor events within 1,000 feet of residential neighborhoods.
May 13, 2026 · Passed 69–39 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, and holds a special U.S. House primary on August 18, 2026 that replaces the June 9 results.
May 20, 2026 · Passed 74–37 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement
Renames the Commission for Minority Affairs the State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, removes the requirement that most members be African American, refocuses it on rural and under-resourced communities, and deletes duties such as Voting Rights Act assistance.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 76–31 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 46–61 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Feb 5, 2026: Makes it a felony, punishable by up to five years, to provide a pregnant woman abortion-inducing drugs to cause an abortion, with exceptions for lawful medical care; makes mifepristone and misoprostol controlled substances, bars possession without a prescription except by pregnant women, and allows civil suits.
Feb 4, 2026 · Passed 81–31 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
On the version voted Feb 5, 2026: Requires e-cigarette makers to certify their products' federal authorization status to be listed in an Attorney General directory, bans selling unlisted vaping products starting in 2027, bars labels and marketing aimed at children, and sets fines and seizure for violations.
Jan 21, 2026 · Failed 45–61 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
On the version voted May 5, 2026: Bans fishing at any time on the J. Foster Jeffords Causeway across Forest Lake on Knollwood Road in Florence County. Violators face a fine of up to $25 or up to 30 days in jail.
Apr 14, 2026 · Passed 87–20 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
May 13, 2026 · Passed 95–16 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Apr 22, 2026 · Passed 92–17 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Bars drivers from holding a phone or other mobile device or texting or watching video while driving, with hands-free exceptions; sets a $100 fine for a first offense and $200 plus two license points for repeat offenses, with only warnings for the first 180 days.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 77–37 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Failure to stop a motor vehicle
May 7, 2025 · Passed 95–14 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Apr 22, 2025 · Passed 87–23 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Apr 9, 2025 · Passed 85–10 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment
May 14, 2026 · Passed 92–18 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act
Feb 19, 2025 · Passed 90–17 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Foreign Influence Operations Out of American Education Act
Apr 29, 2026 · Passed 91–13 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted May 12, 2026: Creates a 15-member South Carolina-Bahamas Trade Commission, appointed by the Speaker, the Senate President and the Governor, to advance trade and investment between South Carolina and The Bahamas.
Apr 23, 2026 · Passed 88–21 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Veterans' Children Tuition Assistance
May 6, 2025 · Passed 101–7 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Requires eviction filings and records to be removed from public court indexes and publicly accessible files seven years after the case's final disposition or filing if no later filing is recorded, starting January 1, 2027.
May 13, 2026 · Passed 81–28 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Homeowners Association Authority
Feb 27, 2025 · Passed 110–2 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Voted against most of their party on 7 of 270 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (6), Health & care (4)
Legislative compensation
What it does: On the version voted Apr 28, 2026: Sets legislators' annual pay at $15,000 plus a $32,500 in-district allowance, starting with the 128th General Assembly, adjusted every two years for inflation, capped at 5 percent.
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 27–1, Republicans 32–47
May 13, 2026Official record ↗
Budget
What it does: On the version voted Aug 11, 2026: Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 30–0, Republicans 32–42
May 6, 2026Official record ↗
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
What it does: Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and relocation costs from doctors who…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 6–23, Republicans 52–30
Mar 26, 2026Official record ↗
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
What it does: On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 10–22, Republicans 55–28
Mar 25, 2026Official record ↗
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
Amends the bill to bar state-supported colleges, public school districts and charter school districts from receiving appropriated funds if they require students to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for enrollment, on-campus instruction or on-campus residence. (AI-written)
What it does: On the version voted May 28, 2025: Sets South Carolina's state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, appropriating money and providing revenue for the ordinary expenses of state government and setting rul…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–26, Republicans 39–33
May 6, 2025Official record ↗
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
With most of their party · Passed 74–37 · Yes 74–No 37 · Democrats 0–33, Republicans 74–4
May 20, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Passed 73–33 · Yes 73–No 33 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 73–1
May 18, 2026Official record ↗
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
With most of their party · Failed 34–77 · Yes 34–No 76 · Democrats 33–0, Republicans 1–76
Mar 26, 2025Official record ↗
With most of their party · Failed 34–70 · Yes 34–No 70 · Democrats 30–0, Republicans 4–70
Apr 29, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Failed 42–68 · Yes 42–No 67 · Democrats 28–0, Republicans 14–67
Jan 29, 2025Official record ↗
With most of their party · Failed 46–61 · Yes 46–No 61 · Democrats 28–1, Republicans 18–60
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
University Campus Events Zoning
With most of their party · Passed 69–39 · Yes 69–No 39 · Democrats 0–28, Republicans 69–11
May 13, 2026Official record ↗
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
With most of their party · Passed 79–38 · Yes 78–No 38 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 78–6
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)
Motion: Table Amendment 1A Amendment number 1A
Motion: Table Amendment 2A Amendment number 2A
Motion: Table Motion to Waive Rule 4.8
Motion: Waive Rule 4.8
Motion: Concur in Senate Amendments
Motion: Proviso to 117.220
Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
Motion: Adopt Conference Report
Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
Motion: Table Motion to Reconsider
On the version voted Jun 25, 2026: Allows adults 18 and older to buy FDA-approved human-use ivermectin over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription, kept behind the counter, with Board of Pharmacy screening and information rules and dispensing bans when contraindications exist.
Motion: Override Veto by the Governor
On the version voted Mar 5, 2025: Sets rules for commissioners who represent South Carolina at an Article V convention: the General Assembly names them in joint session, they must meet residency and other qualifications and take an oath, follow written instructions, and may be recalled.
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