Pennsylvania House · District 72

Frank Burns

Democratic

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Votes with the Speaker 89% On 606 contested votes where both voted · 95% on all votes Votes with own party 88% Partisan rank: 184 of 203 in the House Didn't vote at roll call 0% 0 of 1,407 roll calls

Bills passed 1 15 sponsored · 1 became law · Rank 14 of 203 in the House (tied with 37 others) Bills that became law 1 of 1 passed · 0 vetoed

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Every current House member, placed from most liberal to most conservative by how they voted on contested bills.

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Frank Burns'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

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More conservative than 50% of the Pennsylvania House.

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101st most conservative of 203

The scores

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Votes with the Speaker

89%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Frank Burns.

On 606 contested votes where both voted95% on all 1,407 votes where both voted

Votes with own party

88%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Frank Burns.

On 503 party-line votesPartisan rank: 184 of 203 in the House183 House members vote with their party more often

Bills

The bills Frank Burns sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.

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Bills: Frank Burns
	Bills
Sponsored	15
Passed both chambers	1
Became law	1
Vetoed by the Governor	0

Rank by bills passed: Rank 14 of 203 in the House (tied with 37 others) · 13 of 103 Democrats (tied with 28 others)

A bill's sponsor is its prime sponsor, the first name on it; co-sponsors aren't counted.

Bills that passed both chambers

Bills that passed both chambers: Frank Burns
Bill	Result	Final action
HB 309 Amending the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for power to license, for visiting team physician and for licenses, exemptions, nonresident…	Became law	July 7, 2025

Budget projects

Pennsylvania's General Appropriation Act doesn't name the legislator who asked for an item, so there's no budget figure for Pennsylvania legislators.

Contested votes where they split

64 against the Speaker; 64 against most of their party.

Contested votes where they split: Frank Burns
Date	Bill and motion	Their vote	Speaker	Most of their party
Oct. 7, 2026	HB 2023: Amending The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Oct. 6, 2026	HB 1604: Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in employees, providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Oct. 6, 2026	SB 115: Amending the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Sept. 30, 2026	HB 2380: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities), in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
July 23, 2026	HB 1042: Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State… Concurrence	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
July 23, 2026	HB 1042: Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State… Motion to Suspend the Rules	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 30, 2026	HB 1239: Amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property), in general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 29, 2026	HB 2559: Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 29, 2026	HB 2359: Amending the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 24, 2026	HB 2037: Amending Title 65 (Public Officers), in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 24, 2026	HB 2037: Amending Title 65 (Public Officers), in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 23, 2026	HB 2650: Amending the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 17, 2026	HB 2224: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 17, 2026	HB 2224: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 17, 2026	HB 2224: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 17, 2026	HB 2224: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 17, 2026	HB 2224: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 16, 2026	HB 2443: Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 16, 2026	HB 1944: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in assault, further providing for recklessly endangering another person. Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2026	HB 836: Protecting an individual's choice to use assisted reproductive technology. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2026	HB 2550: Amending the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 8, 2026	HB 2109: Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in preemptions, providing for occupancy limits. Final Passage	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
June 8, 2026	HB 2468: Amending The Fiscal Code, in Agriculture Innovation Grant Program, further providing for funding. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 8, 2026	HB 1678: Amending the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax; and providing for additional property tax rebate. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 8, 2026	HB 497: Amending the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties. Motion to Table	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 29, 2026	HB 41: Amending the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships. Final Passage	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
April 29, 2026	HB 2076: Providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
April 28, 2026	HB 2103: Amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 27, 2026	HB 2409: Making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 27, 2026	HB 2103: Amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 25, 2026	HB 1800: Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in preliminary provisions relating to marriage, further providing for definitions; and, in miscellaneous provisions… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 25, 2026	HB 200: Establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave Grant Program; conferring… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 24, 2026	HB 2189: Amending The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 23, 2026	HB 1834: Providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 23, 2026	HB 1834: Providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 23, 2026	HB 1260: Providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 23, 2026	HB 1042: Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 23, 2026	HB 1257: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions. Question of Constitutionality	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Feb. 4, 2026	HB 1936: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in juvenile matters, further providing for release or holding of hearing, for disposition of delinquent… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 4, 2026	HB 460: Amending the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for child abuse recognition and reporting training; and, in terms and… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 4, 2026	HB 144: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in juvenile matters, further providing for informal adjustment; and making an editorial change. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 4, 2026	HB 1260: Providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Feb. 4, 2026	HB 1260: Providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Feb. 4, 2026	HB 1260: Providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Feb. 2, 2026	HB 1909: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in assault, further providing for the offenses of simple assault, of recklessly endangering another person, of… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Dec. 17, 2025	HB 1957: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for personal reproductive liberty. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Dec. 17, 2025	HB 150: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Dec. 17, 2025	HR 382: Urging the Congress of the United States to retain expanded health insurance subsidies that enable consumers to purchase health insurance through Pennie. Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Dec. 16, 2025	HB 1957: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for personal reproductive liberty. Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Oct. 1, 2025	HB 1866: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Sept. 30, 2025	HB 1593: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to sale or transfer of firearms. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Sept. 30, 2025	HB 1099: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Sept. 30, 2025	HB 1859: Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Aug. 11, 2025	HB 1788: Amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles), in sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
July 7, 2025	HB 1093: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles), in other required equipment, further providing for restraint systems. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 26, 2025	HB 1572: Amending the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in historic preservation incentive tax credit, further providing for tax credit certificates. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 23, 2025	HB 1095: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in dockets, indices and other records, providing for limited access to eviction information; and… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 23, 2025	HB 350: Amending Titles 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in intestate succession, further… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 23, 2025	HB 1318: Amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), in associations and organizations, further providing for county and regional associations of boroughs. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 17, 2025	HB 1364: Providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfers and increases; establishing the Road and Bridge Project Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Sinking… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2025	HB 1511: Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice), providing for miscellaneous provisions and for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 3, 2025	HB 1140: Providing for access to contraceptives; imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; providing for severability; and… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 14, 2025	HB 937: Amending Title 16 (Counties), in coroner, further providing for fees for reports. Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 14, 2025	HB 960: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles), in commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification. Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 12, 2025	HB 1396: Amending the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in district election officers, further providing for… Amendment	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 7, 2025	HB 504: Providing for community energy facilities; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, electric distribution companies and subscriber… Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)

Every roll call

How Frank Burns voted on each of the 1,407 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.

Every roll call: Frank Burns
Date	Vote	Their vote	Most of their party	Speaker	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: www.palegis.us
Email: repburns@pahouse.net
Capitol office: Room 332, Main Capitol Building P.O. Box 202072, Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-772-8056
District office: 119 S. Center St., Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-8021
District office: 535 Fairfield Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906
814-536-8400

Committees

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Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.

Source: the Pennsylvania General Assembly's roll-call records, Jan. 7, 2025 to Oct. 7, 2026. How these numbers work · Corrections