Maine SenateLD 893
An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements
Failed 16–16Party-lineClose
What it does: On the version voted Feb 10, 2026: Exempts statewide nonprofit agricultural membership organizations that offer health care benefits to farmers from the health insurance definition if they meet requirements on eligibility, financial documentation, disclosure and a complaint process. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: ENACTMENT — Enactment (L.D. 893) (S.P. 381)
The tally
Yes 16 · No 16 · Not voting 3
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 16 | 3 |
| Republicans | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Craig HickmanD14Yes
The full roll (35)
Yes 16
No 16
Not voting 3
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.