Rep. Jesse Vanderwende
Republican Delaware House · District 35 · Delaware
+0.903Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#37 of 41Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
98.2%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
647Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2018-11-07 · jesse.vanderwende@delaware.gov · housegop.delaware.gov/…/house-district-35 · legis.delaware.gov/…/Vanderwende · legis.delaware.gov/…/LegislatorDetail?personI · Open States ID 4932afab-9381-40d2-837f-f735d1c14b88
Capitol: P.O. Box 1401 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901 302-744-4171
Where they sit in the Delaware House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Delaware House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Jesse Vanderwende. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Jesse Vanderwende.
Committees
- Agriculture
- Corrections
- Gaming and Parimutuels
- Natural Resources and Energy
- Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Technology and Telecommunications
- Veterans Affairs
Recent votes (latest 60 of 647 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | HB 310 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS TAX CREDITS AND DEDUCTIONS. | Nay | Pass 26–11 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 232 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. | Yea | Pass 32–9 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 233 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES. | Nay | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 337 3/4 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 75 3/5 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL CONTROL OF RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES BY COUNTIES. | Nay | Pass 25–16 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 332 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL VANITY LICENSE PLATES. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 373 3/5 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA. | Yea | Pass 38–2 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 1 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16, TITLE 18, TITLE 29, AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE, AND CHAPTER 237, VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 445 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES. | Yea | Fail 15–26 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 234 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDERS. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 255 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TINTING OF MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS, OR SIDE WINGS. | Other | Pass 38–2 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 347 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DEBT PROTECTION ACT | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 9 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF WETLANDS. | Other | Pass 39–1 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 500 3/4 A BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF ITS AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS | Yea | Pass 39–1 |
| 2026-07-01 | HCR 147 SM REQUESTING THAT THE COURT OF CHANCERY PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF MAKING AUDIO RECORDINGS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS AND A RANDOMIZED, AUTOMATED CASE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM. | Yea | Pass 26–11 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 190 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | HB 445 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES. | Nay | Pass 26–8 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 120 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 18, 29, AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | SB 219 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PENSIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 342 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 233 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF ICE AND SNOW FROM VEHICLES. | Nay | Pass 35–6 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 53 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE FARM TO COMMUNITY PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 346 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO APPEALS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL APPEALS BOARD. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 404 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXTENDED REALITY IN SCHOOLS PILOT PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 36–4 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 309 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORK BY INMATES. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 257 3/5 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL SHELTER OPERATION. | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 278 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 293 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSES FOR YOUTH CAMPS. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 287 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE RECYCLING. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 279 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. | Yea | Pass 40–1 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 188 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS. | Nay | Pass 22–17 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 116 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. | Nay | Pass 25–14 |
| 2026-06-30 | SJR 19 SM DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE SOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE STATE’S HIGH HEALTH CARE COSTS. | Nay | Pass 31–10 |
| 2026-06-30 | SJR 15 SM DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REEVALUATE THE USE OF THE SAT IN DELAWARE, ENGAGE EDUCATORS IN MODERNIZING THE STATE ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF A COHERENT HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT | Other | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 349 SM AN ACT TO NAME THE MILLSBORO BYPASS THE "SENATOR RICHARD S. CORDREY BYPASS." | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 339 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 325 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 449 3/5 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST LICENSURE ACT. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 231 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 345 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC INDECENCY. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 94 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS. | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 329 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTION RESULTS. | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 100 2/3 AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO MARRY. | Nay | Pass 28–12 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 478 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 235 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RENT INCREASES. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 307 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS FOR LIFELINE SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 324 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEADLY WEAPONS. | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 326 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. | Nay | Pass 30–11 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 297 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Pass 36–1 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 168 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS. | Yea | Pass 36–1 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 320 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHARMACY AND PHARMACISTS. | Nay | Pass 27–12 |
| 2026-06-25 | HB 200 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18, TITLE 29, AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT TO PREVENT HIV INFECTION. | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 27 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS. | Other | Pass 34–2 |
| 2026-06-25 | HB 382 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RENTAL CARS AND PEER- TO-PEER CAR SHARING LOSS OF USE. | Yea | Pass 29–6 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 300 3/5 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11, TITLE 16, AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEADLY WEAPONS DEALERS. | Nay | Pass 27–11 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 322 SM ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES. | Yea | Pass 29–8 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 315 SM AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-25 | SJR 21 2/3 DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF THE AUTOMATIC STORAGE OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE. | Yea | Pass 36–1 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 319 2/3 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18, TITLE 29, AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COVERAGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AND TREATMENT FOR MENOPAUSE, PERIMENOPAUSE, AND MENOPAUSE AND PERIMENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS. | Yea | Pass 36–1 |
| 2026-06-25 | HJR 13 2/3 DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A DELAWARE HEALTHCARE APPRENTICESHIP DEGREE PROGRAM AND TO REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | Yea | Pass 36–1 |