Paul Rowen

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Rochdale

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


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Opposition Whip (Commons)
10th Mar 2006 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
20th Dec 2007 - 6th May 2010
Public Administration Committee
24th Apr 2006 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
10th May 2005 - 20th Dec 2007


Division Voting information

Paul Rowen has voted in 623 divisions, and 26 times against the majority of their Party.

9 Feb 2010 - Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 365 Noes - 187
2 Dec 2009 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 314
11 Mar 2009 - Bassetlaw (Arts) - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 45 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 195
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 46 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 176
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 48 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 158
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 49 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 153
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 47 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 157
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 20 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 318
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 22 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
13 May 2008 - Education and Skills Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 140 Noes - 259
12 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 78
26 Jun 2007 - Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill [Money] - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 20 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 165
5 Jun 2007 - Termination of Pregnancy (Counselling and Miscellaneous Provisions) - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 182
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Paul Rowen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 416 Noes - 163
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