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Georgia SenateSB 36

"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact

Passed 32–23Party-line

What it does: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for statutory interpretation; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: PASSAGE

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The tally

Yes 32 · No 23 · Not voting 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats0230
Republicans3201

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.

The full roll (56)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.