West Virginia SenateHB 3444
Relating to inflammation of the eyes of newborns.
Passed 18–15Crossed party lines
What it does: Repeals state laws on preventing and reporting inflammation of the eyes of newborns, including the required preventive eye medication at birth and related duties and penalties. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Passed Senate
The tally
Yes 18 · No 15 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 18 | 13 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 13 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Amy GradyR4No
- Ben QueenR12No
- Bill HamiltonR11No
- Charles ClementsR2No
- Eric TarrR4No
- Jack WoodrumR10No
- Mike OliverioR13No
- Robbie MorrisR11No
- Rupie PhillipsR7No
- Ryan WeldR1No
- Tom TakuboR17No
- Vince DeedsR10No
- Former memberRNo
The full roll (34)
Yes 18
No 15
- Amy GradyR4
- Ben QueenR12
- Bill HamiltonR11
- Charles ClementsR2
- Eric TarrR4
- Jack WoodrumR10
- Joey GarciaD13
- Mike OliverioR13
- Mike WoelfelD5
- Robbie MorrisR11
- Rupie PhillipsR7
- Ryan WeldR1
- Tom TakuboR17
- Vince DeedsR10
- Former memberR
Not voting 1
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.