Maryland Senate · District 47
Malcolm Augustine
Democratic
Votes with the Senate President
99%
On 1,005 contested votes where both voted · 99% on all votes
Votes with own party
99%
Partisan rank: 4 of 47 in the Senate (tied with 17 others)
Didn't vote at roll call
0.3%
14 of 4,815 roll calls · 3 of them excused
Bills passed
62
88 sponsored · 62 became law · Rank 1 of 47 in the Senate
Bills that became law
62
of 62 passed · 0 vetoed
Where they sit
Every current senator, placed from most liberal to most conservative by how they voted on contested bills.
← Most liberalThe aisleMost conservative →
Votes with DemocratsCrosses party linesVotes with Republicans
Malcolm Augustine's seat is marked. Seats run from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right), by contested floor votes. Color shows how often each member crosses party lines toward the middle on votes that divide the parties: solid blue or red means almost never, and purple means on at least 1 in 5 of those votes. Gray seats are members too new to score. How these numbers work
Maryland Senate7thpercentile
More liberal than 93% of the Maryland Senate.
Most liberalMost conservative
4th most liberal of 47
On the November 3 ballot
Malcolm Augustine is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. (Maryland Senate District 47)
The scores
How these numbers work →Votes with the Senate President
99%
Each tick is a current senator, by party; the dot is Malcolm Augustine.
On 1,005 contested votes where both voted99% on all 4,781 votes where both voted
Votes with own party
99%
Each tick is a current senator, by party; the dot is Malcolm Augustine.
On 935 party-line votesPartisan rank: 4 of 47 in the Senate (tied with 17 others)3 senators vote with their party more often
Bills
The bills Malcolm Augustine sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.
| Bills | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored | 88 |
| Passed both chambers | 62 |
| Became law | 62 |
| Vetoed by the Governor | 0 |
Rank by bills passed: Rank 1 of 47 in the Senate · 1 of 34 Democrats
A bill's sponsor is its primary sponsor, the first name on it; co-sponsors aren't counted. Bills a committee, a county delegation, or the Speaker or Senate President on the Governor's behalf introduced aren't credited to anyone.
Bills that passed both chambers
| Bill | Result | Final action |
|---|---|---|
| SB 411 Hospitals - Clinical Staffing Committees and Plans - Establishment (Safe Staffing Act of 2026) |
Became law | April 2, 2026 |
| SB 654 State Police Retirement System - Mandatory Retirement Age - Alteration |
Became law | April 1, 2026 |
| SB 370 State Acupuncture Board - Revisions |
Became law | March 31, 2026 |
| SB 324 Higher Education - Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Direct Admission Program and Study |
Became law | March 31, 2026 |
| SB 1 Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification |
Became law | March 31, 2026 |
| SB 325 Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act) |
Became law | March 25, 2026 |
| SB 553 Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment |
Became law | March 22, 2026 |
| SB 412 Maryland Department of Health - Forensic Review Boards and Community Forensic Aftercare Program |
Became law | March 22, 2026 |
| SB 241 Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration |
Became law | March 22, 2026 |
| SB 238 School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact |
Became law | March 22, 2026 |
| SB 280 Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology |
Became law | March 21, 2026 |
| SB 773 Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders |
Became law | March 19, 2026 |
| SB 428 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Collaborative Care Model - Cost Sharing Prohibition |
Became law | March 17, 2026 |
| SB 186 State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status |
Became law | March 17, 2026 |
| SB 685 Election Law - Local Boards of Elections - Language Assistance Program |
Became law | March 25, 2025 |
| SB 901 Environment - Packaging and Paper Products - Producer Responsibility Plans |
Became law | March 23, 2025 |
| SB 608 Criminal Procedure - U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions |
Became law | March 20, 2025 |
| SB 52 Health Occupations - State Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Revisions |
Became law | March 20, 2025 |
| SB 790 Behavioral Health Advisory Council and the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access - Plan to Implement Early and Periodic Screening… |
Became law | March 15, 2025 |
| SB 43 Maryland Department of Health - Forensic Review Board - Established |
Became law | March 15, 2025 |
| SB 902 Health Insurance - Access to Nonparticipating Providers - Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage |
Became law | March 14, 2025 |
| SB 900 Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System - Integration of 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network and Outcome Evaluations |
Became law | March 14, 2025 |
| SB 684 Public Health - Health Equity Dashboard |
Became law | March 14, 2025 |
| SB 60 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing |
Became law | March 14, 2025 |
| SB 589 Opioid Restitution Fund - Interactive Dashboard |
Became law | March 14, 2025 |
| SB 296 Public Information Act – Public Access Ombudsman – Delegation of Powers |
Became law | March 14, 2025 |
| SB 659 (2024) Prince George's Gateway Development Authority - Modifications |
Became law | March 29, 2024 |
| SB 937 (2024) Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program - Established |
Became law | March 28, 2024 |
| SB 653 (2024) Standing - Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Proceedings (Clean Water Justice Act of 2024) |
Became law | March 28, 2024 |
| SB 395 (2024) Higher Education - Credit Eligibility and Transfer of Credits - English as a Second Language Courses (Credit for All Language Learning (CALL) Act) |
Became law | March 24, 2024 |
| SB 126 (2024) Transportation - WMATA Operating Assistance - Alteration (Maryland Metro Funding Act of 2024) |
Became law | March 24, 2024 |
| SB 522 (2024) Charter Counties - Enforcement of Local Laws |
Became law | March 22, 2024 |
| SB 171 (2024) Landlord and Tenant - Notice of Utility Bills in Residential Leases - Gas and Electric Services |
Became law | March 21, 2024 |
| SB 938 (2024) Maryland Department of Health - Public Education Campaign on Prostate, Lung, and Breast Cancer Prevention |
Became law | March 18, 2024 |
| SB 691 (2024) Higher Education - Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship - Alterations |
Became law | March 18, 2024 |
| SB 122 (2024) Education - Provision of Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline Telephone Number - Alteration |
Became law | March 16, 2024 |
| SB 1 (2024) Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply - Regulation and Consumer Protection |
Became law | March 16, 2024 |
| SB 684 (2024) Health Insurance – Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits – Sunset Repeal and Modification of Reporting Requirements |
Became law | March 14, 2024 |
| SB 18 (2024) Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Administration of Vaccines |
Became law | March 14, 2024 |
| SB 175 (2024) State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Criminal History Records Checks |
Became law | March 14, 2024 |
| SB 696 (2023) Prince George's Gateway Development Authority - Established |
Became law | April 3, 2023 |
| SB 8 (2023) Mental Health - Treatment Plans for Individuals in Facilities and Residence Grievance System |
Became law | April 2, 2023 |
| SB 582 (2023) Behavioral Health Care - Treatment and Access (Behavioral Health Model for Maryland) |
Became law | April 2, 2023 |
| SB 414 (2023) Commission to Advance and Strengthen Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Services Within Maryland |
Became law | March 27, 2023 |
| SB 222 (2023) Environment - Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment and Producer Responsibility for Packaging Materials |
Became law | March 26, 2023 |
| SB 699 (2023) Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Equitech Growth Fund and Commission |
Became law | March 25, 2023 |
| SB 509 (2023) Health Care Facilities - Nursing Homes - Acquisitions and Licensure |
Became law | March 25, 2023 |
| SB 26 (2023) Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Workgroup on Low-Income Utility Assistance |
Became law | March 25, 2023 |
| SB 224 (2023) Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) |
Became law | March 25, 2023 |
| SB 198 (2023) Elevator Safety – Privately Owned Single–Family Residential Elevators – Inspection and Registration Requirements |
Became law | March 25, 2023 |
| SB 104 (2023) Labor and Employment - Apprenticeship 2030 Commission and Representation on the Apprenticeship and Training Council |
Became law | March 25, 2023 |
| SB 697 (2023) Energy Storage – Targets and Maryland Energy Storage Program – Establishment |
Became law passed as HB 910 |
March 24, 2023 |
| SB 151 (2023) Equitable and Inclusive Transit-Oriented Development Enhancement Act |
Became law passed as HB 12 |
March 24, 2023 |
| SB 283 (2023) Mental Health - Workforce Development - Fund Established |
Became law | March 23, 2023 |
| SB 150 (2023) Maryland Tort Claims Act - Denial of Claims - Notice |
Became law | March 23, 2023 |
| SB 223 (2023) State Government – State Facilities Changes and Closures – Procedures |
Became law | March 22, 2023 |
| SB 153 (2023) State Investment Portfolio - Investment Thresholds - Alterations |
Became law | March 22, 2023 |
| SB 152 (2023) Bond Sales - Notification of the Public |
Became law | March 22, 2023 |
| SB 62 (2023) Land Use - Public Service Companies - Pollinator-Friendly Vegetation Management and Utility-Designated Pollinator Areas |
Became law | March 21, 2023 |
| SB 3 (2023) 9–8–8 Trust Fund – Funding |
Became law | March 18, 2023 |
| SB 14 (2023) Health Occupations – Clinical and Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselors – Licensure |
Became law | March 18, 2023 |
| SB 101 (2023) Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Collaborative Care Model Services – Implementation and Reimbursement Expansion |
Became law | March 18, 2023 |
Budget projects
Maryland's budget bill doesn't say which legislator asked for an item, so there's no budget figure for Maryland legislators.
Contested votes where they split
4 against the Senate President; 2 against most of their party.
| Date | Bill and motion | Their vote | Senate President | Most of their party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | HB 1222: Prince George's County - State's Attorney Salary - Alteration PG 426-26 Amendment |
Nay | Yea (split) | Nay |
| April 2, 2026 | SB 841: Maryland Energy Administration - Renewable Energy Generation Projects - Alternative Compliance Fee Auctions Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| March 23, 2026 | SB 202: Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause Third Reading |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| March 16, 2023 | SB 748: Vehicle Laws - Military Vehicles - Registration and Operation Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | — |
Every roll call
How Malcolm Augustine voted on each of the 4,815 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.
| Date | Vote | Their vote | Most of their party | Senate President | Yeas–nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Contested and party-line votes link to their own pages; the rest link to the official record.
Contact, committees and caucuses
Contact
- Official page
- mgaleg.maryland.gov
- malcolm.augustine@senate.maryland.gov
- Capitol office
- Room 214, James Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3745
Committees
- Apprenticeship 2030 Commission
- Budget and Taxation
- Committee on Children, Youth and Families
- Executive Nominations
- Federal Action Oversight
- Legislative Policy
- Special Joint Committee on Pensions
Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Maryland General Assembly, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.
Source: the Maryland General Assembly's floor vote records, Jan. 11, 2023 to Aug. 4, 2026. How these numbers work · Corrections