Alabama SenateSB55
Military spouses; preference in hiring and promoting in state service further provided for; preference authorized for political subdivisions, private employers
Passed 25–1Bipartisan
What it does: As introduced, adds points to state job test ratings for spouses of active-duty service members and lets local governments and private employers give hiring and promotion preference to veterans, their spouses and spouses of active-duty members. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Barfoot motion to Adopt
The tally
Yes 25 · No 1 · Not voting 9
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Republicans | 21 | 0 | 6 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Vivian FiguresD33No
The full roll (35)
Yes 25
- Andrew JonesR10
- April WeaverR14
- Billy BeasleyD28
- Chris ElliottR32
- Clyde ChamblissR30
- Dan RobertsR15
- David SessionsR35
- Donnie ChesteenR29
- Garlan GudgerR4
- Gerald AllenR21
- Jabo WaggonerR16
- Jay HoveyR27
- Josh CarnleyR31
- Keith KelleyR12
- Lance BellR11
- Linda Coleman-MadisonD20
- Merika ColemanD19
- Randy PriceR13
- Rob StewartD23
- Sam GivhanR7
- Steve LivingstonR8
- Tim MelsonR1
- Tom ButlerR2
- Wes KitchensR9
- Will BarfootR25
No 1
Not voting 9
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.