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Wisconsin AssemblyAB 377

Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes.

Passed 51–45Party-line

What it does: Makes English Wisconsin's official language, requires government communication in English with exceptions (including hospitals), and lets governments give AI or machine translation tools instead of appointing an interpreter, except for defendants accused of violent crimes. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: PASSAGE

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The tally

Yes 51 · No 45 · Not voting 1

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

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats0440
Republicans5111

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (97)

Yes 51

No 45

Not voting 1

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