# Scott Waguespack vs. Bennett R. Lawson: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward) and [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **82.4%** of the 85 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/scott-waguespack-vs-bennett-r-lawson#where-they-split)
- Co-sponsored **2** items (items with 10 or fewer sponsors)
- Share **3** committees
- Addressed each other **6** times in recorded meetings (5 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
- Share **43** campaign donors (5% overlap)

**Chart:** [Scott Waguespack vs. Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/scott-waguespack-vs-bennett-r-lawson/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/scott-waguespack-vs-bennett-r-lawson/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/scott-waguespack-vs-bennett-r-lawson/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/scott-waguespack) | [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/bennett-r-lawson) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $343,441 | $190,008 |
| Raised this term | $467,631 | $554,650 |
| From registered lobbyists | $87,483 | $57,950 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Scott Waguespack | Bennett R. Lawson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Michael Sacks | $7,300 | $14,200 |
| Cari Sacks | $7,300 | $14,200 |
| Michael Alvarez | $7,000 | $7,500 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Scott Waguespack | Bennett R. Lawson | 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) | No | Yes | - |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015584-title-2-e-5-adding-new) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 18, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010993-adding-new-public-enforcement-pilot-program) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 19, 2025 | [Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects and other purposes (2026-2027…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021097-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-capital-projects) | Yes | No | - |
| May 21, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016754-removing-right-permit-requirements-residential-storage) | Yes | No | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| Sep 18, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 5 and 17 by adding new Chapter 5-11 entitled…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0011001-titles-2-5-17-adding-new) | Yes | No | - |
| 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 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) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005140-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2024-amended) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | 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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