2020-2021 New Jersey Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the New Jersey Legislature in 2020-2022 and ranks their assemblymen and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited government principles.
The selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Late-Term Abortions
Codifies into law an absolute "right" to abortion in New Jersey, including late-term abortion, and abortions performed by non-physicians.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Same-Sex Marriage
Legally affirms the right to same-sex marriage in the state of New Jersey.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Affirmative Action Police Hiring
A2394 creates recruitment and selection programs to increase police hirings of women and minorities, with a reporting requirement.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Cancel the Con-Con
Rescinds New Jersey's prior resolutions calling on Congress to organize a constitutional convention.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Teaching Critical Race Theory to Teachers
Mandates individuals seeking a teaching certification be trained in "culturally responsive teaching," a movement linked to critical race theory.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Banning Grocery Bags
Bans or sharply limits consumer access to single-use plastic bags, paper bags, straws, and foam food containers.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Marie Addiego | D | 20% | ||||||
| James Beach | D | 0% | ||||||
| Anthony M. Bucco | R | 50% | ||||||
| Richard J. Codey | D | 17% | ||||||
| Christopher J. Connors | R | 67% | ||||||
| Kristin M. Corrado | R | 40% | ||||||
| Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez | D | 25% | ||||||
| Joseph P. Cryan | D | 17% | ||||||
| Sandra Bolden Cunningham | D | 20% | ||||||
| Patrick J. Diegnan | D | 17% | ||||||
| Michael J. Doherty | R | 100% | ||||||
| Nia H. Gill | D | 17% | ||||||
| Vin Gopal | D | 17% | ||||||
| Linda R. Greenstein | D | 17% | ||||||
| James W. Holzapfel | R | 60% | ||||||
| Thomas Kean | R | 33% | ||||||
| Joseph A. Lagana | D | 17% | ||||||
| Fred H. Madden | D | 40% | ||||||
| Declan J. O'Scanlon | R | 50% | ||||||
| Steven V. Oroho | R | 67% | ||||||
| Joseph Pennacchio | R | 60% | ||||||
| Vincent J. Polistina | R | 33% | ||||||
| Nellie Pou | D | 0% | ||||||
| Ronald L. Rice | D | 0% | ||||||
| M. Teresa Ruiz | D | 17% | ||||||
| Nicholas J. Sacco | D | 33% | ||||||
| Paul A. Sarlo | D | 20% | ||||||
| Holly T. Schepisi | R | N/A | ||||||
| Nicholas P. Scutari | D | 17% | ||||||
| Robert W. Singer | R | 50% | ||||||
| Troy Singleton | D | 17% | ||||||
| Robert Smith | D | 17% | ||||||
| Brian P. Stack | D | 17% | ||||||
| Stephen M. Sweeney | D | 17% | ||||||
| Michael L. Testa | R | 50% | ||||||
| Samuel D. Thompson | R | 50% | ||||||
| Shirley K. Turner | D | 17% | ||||||
| Joseph F. Vitale | D | 17% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 17.2% |
| Republican | 54.6% |
