Wisconsin Senate · Nov 18, 2025
PASSAGE
Result: pass
SB 498: Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 17 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 16 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Julian Bradley(Republican) | Yea |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara(Republican) | Yea |
| Tim Carpenter(Democratic) | Nay |
| Kristin Dassler-Alfheim(Democratic) | Nay |
| Dora Drake(Democratic) | Nay |
| Mary Felzkowski(Republican) | Yea |
| Dan Feyen(Republican) | Yea |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin(Democratic) | Nay |
| Dianne Hesselbein(Democratic) | Nay |
| Rob Hutton(Republican) | Yea |
| André Jacque(Republican) | Yea |
| John Jagler(Republican) | Yea |
| Jesse James(Republican) | Yea |
| Tara Johnson(Democratic) | Nay |
| Chris Kapenga(Republican) | Yea |
| Sarah Keyeski(Democratic) | Nay |
| Chris Larson(Democratic) | Nay |
| Devin LeMahieu(Republican) | Yea |
| Howard Marklein(Republican) | Yea |
| Steve Nass(Republican) | Nay |
| Brad Pfaff(Democratic) | Nay |
| Romaine Quinn(Republican) | Yea |
| Melissa Ratcliff(Democratic) | Nay |
| Kelda Roys(Democratic) | Nay |
| Jeff Smith(Democratic) | Nay |
| Mark Spreitzer(Democratic) | Nay |
| Rob Stafsholt(Republican) | Yea |
| Patrick Testin(Republican) | Yea |
| Cory Tomczyk(Republican) | Yea |
| Jamie Wall(Democratic) | Nay |
| Van Wanggaard(Republican) | Yea |
| Eric Wimberger(Republican) | Yea |
| Bob Wirch(Democratic) | Nay |