Wisconsin SenateAB 673
Relating to: banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty.
Passed 20–13Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted Jan 22, 2026: Bans medical and research facilities receiving state money from using genetic sequencers or analysis software made in China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia or Maduro-era Venezuela, and bars storing Wisconsin residents' genome data in those countries. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: CONCURRENCE
The tally
Yes 20 · No 13 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Republicans | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Brad PfaffD32Yes
- Sarah KeyeskiD14Yes
The full roll (33)
Yes 20
- André JacqueR1
- Brad PfaffD32
- Chris KapengaR33
- Cory TomczykR29
- Dan FeyenR20
- Devin LeMahieuR9
- Eric WimbergerR2
- Howard MarkleinR17
- Jesse JamesR23
- John JaglerR13
- Julian BradleyR28
- Mary FelzkowskiR12
- Patrick TestinR24
- Rachael Cabral-GuevaraR19
- Rob HuttonR5
- Rob StafsholtR10
- Romaine QuinnR25
- Sarah KeyeskiD14
- Steve NassR11
- Van WanggaardR21
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.