# Matthew J. O'Shea vs. Scott Waguespack: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward) and [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **86.5%** of the 89 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-scott-waguespack#where-they-split)
- Co-sponsored **1** items (items with 10 or fewer sponsors)
- Share **4** committees
- Addressed each other **7** times in recorded meetings (5 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Matthew J. O'Shea vs. Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-scott-waguespack/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-scott-waguespack/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-scott-waguespack/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) | [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/scott-waguespack) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $55,582 | $343,441 |
| Raised this term | $696,320 | $467,631 |
| From registered lobbyists | $138,996 | $87,483 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Matthew J. O'Shea | Scott Waguespack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $26,000 | $16,000 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Matthew J. O'Shea | Scott Waguespack | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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) | 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 | - |
| Mar 12, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002983-title-4-adding-new-entitled-trade) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 19, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010990-maximum-speed-limit-25-miles-hour) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | Yes | No | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Issuance of City of Chicago Second Lien Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Project…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012441-issuance-city-chicago-second-lien-wastewater) | Yes | No | - |
| Apr 19, 2024 | [2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007838-issuance-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | Yes | No | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 14 (2024 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005293-titles-2-3-9-11-14) | Yes | No | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005140-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2024-amended) | Yes | No | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005294-titles-1-2-3-4-7) | Yes | No | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005297-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-transit-authority-cta) | Yes | No | - |

> 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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