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Bill Cunningham was present for 100% of Senate votes in February

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Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18) voted on 100 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in February.

Bill Cunningham cast three "yea" votes and didn't cast any "no" votes during the month. Cunningham also did not vote "present", which signifies a refusal to take sides.

As of 2016, Illinois legislators earned a base salary of $67,836 annually, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Lawmakers in the state recently gave themselves a $1,600 pay raise, bringing the annual base salary up to $69,466.

In addition, they receive a $111 per diem each day that the legislature meets in Springfield, which is typically approximately 70 days each year.

The 101st Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to continue meeting through December 31.

Sen. Bill Cunningham's voting record for February 2019

Bill NumberDateDescriptionVote
S.R. 00082019-02-07GANG DATABASE REVIEW-EXTENDYea
S.J.R. 00172019-02-07APPOINT LEGISLATIVE INSP GENYea
S.B. 00012019-02-07MINIMUM WAGE/INCOME TAX CREDITYea

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