# Unanimous vs. divided: how often the Chicago City Council agrees

Of **1,225** key roll calls this term, **1,132** (92.4%) were unanimous and **[93](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/unanimous-vs-divided#every-divided-roll-call)** were divided, with at least one no vote. **[9](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/unanimous-vs-divided#failed)** failed.

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## By year

| Year | Roll calls | Unanimous | Divided | Share divided |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1900 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 187 | 171 | 16 | 9% |
| 2024 | 356 | 331 | 25 | 7% |
| 2025 | 318 | 296 | 22 | 7% |
| 2026 | 360 | 330 | 30 | 8% |

## Where the splits come from

The committee that sent each divided item to the floor.

| Committee | Divided | Roll calls | Share divided |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Finance | 31 | 228 | 14% |
| Budget and Government Operations | 8 | 46 | 17% |
| Workforce Development | 7 | 21 | 33% |
| Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards | 7 | 126 | 6% |
| License and Consumer Protection | 7 | 364 | 2% |
| Committees and Rules | 6 | 9 | 67% |
| Housing and Real Estate | 5 | 137 | 4% |
| Pedestrian and Traffic Safety | 4 | 25 | 16% |
| Ethics and Government Oversight | 3 | 7 | 43% |
| Public Safety | 3 | 19 | 16% |
| Health and Human Relations | 3 | 24 | 13% |
| Transportation and Public Way | 2 | 43 | 5% |
| Economic, Capital and Technology Development | 2 | 90 | 2% |
| Joint Committee: Finance; Housing and Real Estate | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Contracting Oversight and Equity | 1 | 8 | 13% |
| Immigrant and Refugee Rights | 1 | 8 | 13% |
| Police and Fire | 1 | 11 | 9% |
| Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation | 1 | 25 | 4% |

## The closest votes

- Jan 31, 2024: [Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2023-0006422-expression-support-united-nations-resolution-377) (SR2023-0006422), 23 to 23
- Feb 26, 2025: [Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way, infrastructure and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0014841-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-finance-improvements) (SO2025-0014841), 26 to 23
- Dec 16, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013671-titles-3-4-9-10-2025) (SO2024-0013671), 27 to 23
- Jun 18, 2025: [Mass Gatherings and Curfew](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016732-regarding-declaration-curfew-mass-gatherings-custody) (SO2025-0016732), 27 to 22
- May 20, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new Section 2-84-530 prohibiting…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015584-title-2-e-5-adding-new) (SO2025-0015584), 28 to 21
- Mar 12, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002983-title-4-adding-new-entitled-trade) (SO2023-0002983), 19 to 26
- Feb 19, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010990-maximum-speed-limit-25-miles-hour) (SO2024-0010990), 21 to 28
- Oct 30, 2024: [Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2024-0013538-appointment-jarixon-medina-member-regional-transportation) (SA2024-0013538), 18 to 25
- Dec 20, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021100-titles-2-4-6-7-8) (SO2025-0021100), 29 to 20
- Dec 19, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) (SO2025-0021719), 29 to 19
- Mar 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where gratuities are customary to an…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0017549-entitling-employers-occupations-where-gratuities-customary) (SO2025-0017549), 30 to 18
- May 7, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing not-for-profit residential…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) (SO2025-0015560), 30 to 18
- Feb 15, 2024: [Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007332-adoption-arbitration-option-certain-police-disciplinary) (SO2024-0007332), 18 to 32
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing public enforcement pilot…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010993-adding-new-public-enforcement-pilot-program) (SO2024-0010993), 16 to 31
- Apr 19, 2024: [2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007838-issuance-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) (SO2024-0007838), 32 to 17

## Failed

- Jun 17, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation or use of sweepstakes machines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024076-defining-prohibiting-installation-use-sweepstakes-machines) (SO2026-0024076), 15 to 33
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing public enforcement pilot…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010993-adding-new-public-enforcement-pilot-program) (SO2024-0010993), 16 to 31
- Oct 16, 2025: [Expression of support for passage of American Center for Cures legislation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0011007-expression-support-passage-american-center-cures) (R2024-0011007), 47 to 0
- Mar 12, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002983-title-4-adding-new-entitled-trade) (SO2023-0002983), 19 to 26
- Feb 19, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010990-maximum-speed-limit-25-miles-hour) (SO2024-0010990), 21 to 28
- Oct 30, 2024: [Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2024-0013538-appointment-jarixon-medina-member-regional-transportation) (SA2024-0013538), 18 to 25
- Sep 18, 2024: [Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at next regular election on whether to change to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009670-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) (O2024-0009670), 48 to 0
- May 22, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-4-0404 modifying limitation on minimum lot area reduction to exclude buildings…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008948-modifying-limitation-minimum-lot-area-reduction) (O2024-0008948), 48 to 0
- Feb 15, 2024: [Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007332-adoption-arbitration-option-certain-police-disciplinary) (SO2024-0007332), 18 to 32

## Every divided roll call

- Oct 14, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 10-8 regarding Charitable Solicitation on public way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026950-regarding-charitable-solicitation-public-way) (SO2026-0026950), 47 to 2
- Sep 29, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-8 by adding new Section 2-8-036 regarding ordinance requirements for issuance of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026270-adding-new-regarding-ordinance-requirements-issuance) (O2026-0026270), 32 to 15
- Sep 23, 2026: [Redevelopment agreement with Foundry Park Properties KP7 LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027166-redevelopment-agreement-foundry-park-properties-kp7) (SO2026-0027166), 49 to 1
- Jul 15, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-140 authorizing Commissioner of Housing to waive debts for certain buildings…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026243-authorizing-commissioner-housing-waive-debts-certain) (O2026-0026243), 48 to 1
- Jul 15, 2026: [Redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026275-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark-partners-llc) (SO2026-0026275), 44 to 5
- Jul 15, 2026: [Call on Andrew Boutros to resign as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois and Department of Justice to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0026273-call-andrew-boutros-resign-u-s) (R2026-0026273), 46 to 3
- Jul 15, 2026: [Amended and restated redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment financing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026267-amended-restated-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark) (SO2026-0026267), 47 to 1
- Jun 17, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation or use of sweepstakes machines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024076-defining-prohibiting-installation-use-sweepstakes-machines) (SO2026-0024076), 15 to 33
- Jun 17, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 regarding social media amusement tax](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0025395-regarding-social-media-amusement-tax) (SO2026-0025395), 47 to 2
- May 20, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024043-modifying-timelines-employer-allowance-minimums-hourly) (SO2026-0024043), 49 to 1
- May 20, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-reverend) (SO2026-0024036), 42 to 8
- May 20, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new Section 2-84-530 prohibiting…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015584-title-2-e-5-adding-new) (SO2025-0015584), 28 to 21
- Apr 15, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 9-104 and 9-112 adding specifications for taximeter use and modifying rules on…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019931-adding-specifications-taximeter-use-modifying-rules) (SO2025-0019931), 49 to 1
- Apr 15, 2026: [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Chicago Torture Justice Memorial at 5520 S Dr. Martin…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024100-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0024100), 49 to 1
- Apr 15, 2026: [First amendment to lease agreement with 8700 Building LLC for property at 8650 S Commercial Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024039-first-lease-agreement-8700-building-llc) (O2026-0024039), 49 to 1
- Apr 15, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from landlord prior to rental…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019933-require-sufficient-written-notice-landlord-prior) (SO2025-0019933), 46 to 4
- Apr 15, 2026: [Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture securing Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2026A](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024095-seventeenth-supplemental-indenture-securing-second-lien) (O2026-0024095), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023327-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district-provide) (O2026-0023327), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 501 N Sacramento Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018794-support-class-6-tax-incentive-property) (O2025-0018794), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Appointment of Susan Cappello as Executive Director of Chicago Animal Care and Control](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2026-0023751-appointment-susan-cappello-executive-director-chicago) (A2026-0023751), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023325-first-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) (O2026-0023325), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023328-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education-provide) (O2026-0023328), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF)…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023326-third-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) (O2026-0023326), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to support development of Morgan Park Commons Phase 1…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023330-issuance-tax-exempt-multi-family-housing) (O2026-0023330), 49 to 1
- Mar 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where gratuities are customary to an…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0017549-entitling-employers-occupations-where-gratuities-customary) (SO2025-0017549), 30 to 18
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-8-040 allowing Alderpersons to propose up to four honorary street designations…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022535-allowing-alderpersons-propose-up-four-honorary) (O2026-0022535), 48 to 1
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing public enforcement pilot…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010993-adding-new-public-enforcement-pilot-program) (SO2024-0010993), 16 to 31
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying Section 17-3-0207 to remove permit requirements for gas stations in…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018183-title-17-modifying-remove-permit-requirements) (SO2025-0018183), 48 to 1
- Feb 18, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 8-32-060 and 8-32-120 to replace the term "churches" with "places of worship"…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022493-replace-term-churches-places-worship-regarding) (O2026-0022493), 48 to 1
- Jan 21, 2026: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding cannabinoid hemp product…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021018-adding-new-regarding-cannabinoid-hemp-product) (SO2025-0021018), 32 to 16
- Dec 20, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021100-titles-2-4-6-7-8) (SO2025-0021100), 29 to 20
- Dec 19, 2025: [Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects and other purposes (2026-2027 General Obligation Borrowing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021097-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-capital-projects) (O2025-0021097), 39 to 11
- Dec 19, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) (SO2025-0021719), 29 to 19
- Oct 16, 2025: [Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019993-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-fire-fighters) (SO2025-0019993), 45 to 2
- Oct 16, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-3-0500 by designating 4400-5099 N Broadway as Pedestrian Street - App No. A8986](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016698-designating-n-broadway-pedestrian-street-app) (O2025-0016698), 45 to 2
- Sep 25, 2025: [Issuance of formal apology from City Council to Black citizens of Chicago for historical injustices of slavery](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0015728-issuance-formal-apology-city-council-black) (R2025-0015728), 43 to 4
- Jul 16, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 to modify powers and duties of Office of Inspector General with regard to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015583-modify-powers-duties-office-inspector-general) (SO2025-0015583), 49 to 1
- Jul 16, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-44-140 and 2-45-110 regarding property liens, waivers, debt and transfer…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018149-regarding-property-liens-waivers-debt-transfer) (SO2025-0018149), 49 to 1
- Jun 18, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 10 exempting public places of amusement and sidewalk cafe license…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0009665-titles-4-10-exempting-public-places) (SO2024-0009665), 49 to 1
- Jun 18, 2025: [Mass Gatherings and Curfew](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016732-regarding-declaration-curfew-mass-gatherings-custody) (SO2025-0016732), 27 to 22
- Jun 18, 2025: [Historical landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex at 1622-1658 W 17th St and 1633-1659 W 16th St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010378-historical-landmark-st-adalbert-parish-complex) (SO2024-0010378), 49 to 1
- May 21, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-51-010 and 2-51-050 replacing need for economic disclosure statement…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013054-replacing-need-economic-disclosure-statement-requirements) (SO2024-0013054), 48 to 1
- May 21, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit requirements for residential…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016754-removing-right-permit-requirements-residential-storage) (O2025-0016754), 48 to 1
- May 7, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing not-for-profit residential…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) (SO2025-0015560), 30 to 18
- Apr 16, 2025: [Issuance of financial assistance to 208 LaSalle Affordable L.P. and 208 LaSalle Market Landlord LLC for acquisition,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016003-issuance-financial-assistance-208-lasalle-affordable) (O2025-0016003), 49 to 1
- Apr 16, 2025: [Issuance of financial assistance to 111 Monroe Affordable L.P. and 111 Monroe Market Landlord LLC for acquisition,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016002-issuance-financial-assistance-111-monroe-affordable) (O2025-0016002), 49 to 1
- Apr 7, 2025: [Standing Committee member name changes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0016380-chairmen-vice-chairmen-members-city-council) (SR2025-0016380), 32 to 11
- Apr 7, 2025: [Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2025-0016379-appointment-alderperson-anthony-quezada-35th-ward) (A2025-0016379), 32 to 11
- Mar 12, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002983-title-4-adding-new-entitled-trade) (SO2023-0002983), 19 to 26
- Feb 26, 2025: [Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way, infrastructure and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0014841-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-finance-improvements) (SO2025-0014841), 26 to 23
- Feb 19, 2025: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010990-maximum-speed-limit-25-miles-hour) (SO2024-0010990), 21 to 28
- Jan 15, 2025: [Call for establishment of interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit enforcement structure and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2024-0010992-call-establishment-interagency-working-group-assess) (SR2024-0010992), 49 to 1
- Dec 16, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013673-titles-1-2-7-10-11) (SO2024-0013673), 34 to 16
- Dec 16, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013671-titles-3-4-9-10-2025) (SO2024-0013671), 27 to 23
- Dec 16, 2024: [Revised redevelopment agreement with Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) funds…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014205-revised-redevelopment-agreement-hudson-michigan-avenue) (O2024-0014205), 49 to 1
- Dec 16, 2024: [Provision of TIF funds for redevelopment of Congress Theater by BR Congress Owner LLC, Revised](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014215-revised-redevelopment-agreement-br-congress-owner) (O2024-0014215), 49 to 1
- Dec 11, 2024: [NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014256-modifying-regarding-tenant-right-first-refusal) (O2024-0014256), 48 to 1
- Oct 30, 2024: [Jarixon Medina as member of Regional Trnsportation Authority Board of Directors](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SA2024-0013538-appointment-jarixon-medina-member-regional-transportation) (SA2024-0013538), 18 to 25
- Oct 9, 2024: [Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012442-refunding-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) (SO2024-0012442), 35 to 12
- Oct 9, 2024: [Issuance of City of Chicago Second Lien Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Project and Refunding Series 2024B](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012441-issuance-city-chicago-second-lien-wastewater) (O2024-0012441), 44 to 4
- Oct 9, 2024: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012432-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) (O2024-0012432), 48 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012431-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) (O2024-0012431), 48 to 1
- Oct 9, 2024: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012430-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) (O2024-0012430), 48 to 1
- Sep 18, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 5 and 17 by adding new Chapter 5-11 entitled "Tenant Opportunity to Purchase…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0011001-titles-2-5-17-adding-new) (SO2024-0011001), 44 to 3
- Sep 18, 2024: [Superintendent of Police directed to enter into and execute new contract or contract extension or renewal for acoustic…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0011032-superintendent-police-directed-enter-execute-new) (O2024-0011032), 33 to 14
- Sep 18, 2024: [Execution of professional services agreement with Urban Land Institute for advisory consulting services regarding land…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010968-execution-professional-services-agreement-urban-land) (O2024-0010968), 47 to 1
- Jun 12, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-32-065 by designating noise sensitive zones on portions of specified streets](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0004088-designating-noise-sensitive-zones-portions-specified) (SO2023-0004088), 41 to 4
- Jun 12, 2024: [CityKey Ordinance Change](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009432-modifying-regarding-use-storage-maintenance-information) (O2024-0009432), 46 to 1
- May 22, 2024: [Call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to remedy by Ward choice whether to remove Sound Thinking/ShotSpotter surveillance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SOr2024-0007759-call-mayor-brandon-johnson-remedy-ward) (SOr2024-0007759), 34 to 14
- May 22, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying various sections regarding permit specifications and location…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008398-title-17-modifying-regarding-permit-specifications) (O2024-0008398), 47 to 1
- May 22, 2024: [First amendment to redevelopment agreement with NP Avenue O LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) funds for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008340-first-redevelopment-agreement-np-avenue-o) (O2024-0008340), 47 to 1
- Apr 19, 2024: [2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007838-issuance-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) (SO2024-0007838), 32 to 17
- Apr 17, 2024: [Municipal Code Amendment of Scooter Sharing License at Chapter 9-130](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008378-modifying-regarding-scooter-sharing-business-license) (O2024-0008378), 46 to 3
- Mar 20, 2024: [Support of Class L Tax incentive for property at 1565-1589 N Milwaukee Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007878-support-class-l-tax-incentive-property) (O2024-0007878), 47 to 1
- Feb 21, 2024: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 17 by adding new Article XXXIV and by adding new Section 17-9-0133 both…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0004978-titles-4-17-adding-new-xxxiv) (SO2023-0004978), 42 to 7
- Feb 15, 2024: [Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007332-adoption-arbitration-option-certain-police-disciplinary) (SO2024-0007332), 18 to 32
- Jan 31, 2024: [Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2023-0006422-expression-support-united-nations-resolution-377) (SR2023-0006422), 23 to 23
- Dec 13, 2023: [Chicago City Council Commits to the National Fight for Parole for the 11 Million.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2023-0005289-call-federal-government-grant-parole-place) (SR2023-0005289), 47 to 2
- Dec 13, 2023: [Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006332-amended-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-john) (O2023-0006332), 42 to 7
- Nov 15, 2023: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 14 (2024 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005293-titles-2-3-9-11-14) (SO2023-0005293), 40 to 9
- Nov 15, 2023: [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005140-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2024-amended) (SO2023-0005140), 41 to 8
- Nov 15, 2023: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005294-titles-1-2-3-4-7) (SO2023-0005294), 40 to 9
- Nov 15, 2023: [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for allocation of Motor Fuel Tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005297-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-transit-authority-cta) (O2023-0005297), 40 to 9
- Nov 9, 2023: [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding new Chapter 6-130 entitled…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding) (SO2023-0002980), 36 to 12
- Nov 7, 2023: [Acquisition from Albertson's 11414 S. Halsted former Jewel Food Store](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005042-acquisition-property-11414-s-halsted-st) (SO2023-0005042), 49 to 1
- Nov 7, 2023: [Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) (R2023-0004166), 32 to 17
- Oct 6, 2023: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding minimum hourly wage in occupations…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002995-modifying-regarding-minimum-hourly-wage-occupations) (SO2023-0002995), 36 to 10
- Oct 4, 2023: [WIFIA Bond Ordinance Amendment of Authorized Officers](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0002765-2022-wifia-bond-ordinance-regarding-authority) (O2023-0002765), 48 to 1
- Sep 14, 2023: [Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S Carondolet Ave from E 122nd St to E…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0001455-acquisition-property-s-burley-avenue-e) (O2023-0001455), 47 to 1
- Sep 14, 2023: [925 Amendment of 2023 appropriations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002925-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2023-fund) (SO2023-0002925), 45 to 4
- Jul 19, 2023: [Amendment to Salary Resolution regarding Chicago Police Department lateral and rehire agreement, health benefits,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0003064-salary-resolution-regarding-chicago-police-department) (R2023-0003064), 47 to 1
- Jul 19, 2023: [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 regarding qualifications and appointment of Inspector General and Public…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0001245-regarding-qualifications-appointment-inspector-general) (SO2023-0001245), 47 to 1
- Jul 19, 2023: [Snow and ice Removal](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002851-regarding-responsibilities-removal-snow-ice-public) (SO2023-0002851), 48 to 1

## More insights

- [Stuck in committee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/stuck-in-committee): Where legislation goes to die: items waiting in committee for more than a year, by committee and chair.
- [Lone dissents](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/lone-dissents): Roll calls where one alderperson was the only no vote, and which votes they were.
- [Attendance ranking](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/attendance): Every alderperson ranked by attendance on key roll calls, with the meetings they missed.
- [Closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies): Who votes together and who votes apart on divided roll calls, for every pair of alderpersons.
- [The Mayor's legislation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/mayors-legislation): How the Mayor's legislation fared on the floor: passed, divided, failed, and still waiting.
- [Unanimous vs. divided](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/unanimous-vs-divided): How often the Council votes as one, how often it splits, and on what.

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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/unanimous-vs-divided · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt