# Matthew J. O'Shea vs. Emma Mitts: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward) and [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **86.3%** of the 80 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-emma-mitts#where-they-split)
- Share **2** committees
- Addressed each other **1** times in recorded meetings (1 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Matthew J. O'Shea vs. Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-emma-mitts/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-emma-mitts/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-emma-mitts/embed)

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## Campaign money

|  | [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/matthew-j-o-shea) | [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/emma-mitts) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $55,582 | $58,459 |
| Raised this term | $696,320 | $210,635 |
| From registered lobbyists | $138,996 | $73,500 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Matthew J. O'Shea | Emma Mitts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Liuna Chgo Laborers' District Council PAC | $33,500 | $42,500 |
| Michael J Sacks | $12,900 | $19,800 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $26,000 | $17,000 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $35,000 | $15,000 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Matthew J. O'Shea | Emma Mitts | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024076-defining-prohibiting-installation-use-sweepstakes-machines) | Yes | No | - |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-reverend) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 15, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019933-require-sufficient-written-notice-landlord-prior) | No | Yes | - |
| May 7, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 26, 2025 | [Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0014841-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-finance-improvements) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013673-titles-1-2-7-10-11) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013671-titles-3-4-9-10-2025) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | Yes | No | - |
| Nov 9, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding) | No | Yes | Matthew J. O'Shea $750 |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 6, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002995-modifying-regarding-minimum-hourly-wage-occupations) | No | Yes | - |

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. "Money near the vote" is money from interests tied to that legislation in the year before it.

See also [closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies) and the [Council network](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network).

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