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Votes against the group’s line

All roll calls · 1 Jan 2026 – 29 Sept 2026 · Markus BUCHHEIT

Which members voted against their group’s clear line, how often compared with the votes where the group had one, and did they vote with their national party when they did?

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Period Term202420252026Last 6 months
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Votes Final votes261All roll calls2 521
Order Highest rate firstBy name

Showing Markus BUCHHEIT only. Show every member

Markus BUCHHEIT’s votes against the line, 54

Every vote in the selection where the member’s position differed from their group’s clear line, newest first.

Position: the member’s vote. Clear line: the position of at least two thirds of Group (at least 10 members voting), the group they sat in on that day.
DateVotePositionClear lineGroup
17 Sept 2026Amendment 70, adding text after paragraph 13 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersForAgainstESN
17 Sept 2026Amendment 47, adding text after paragraph 4 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAgainstAbstainedESN
17 Sept 2026Final vote — text as a whole Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tungForAbstainedESN
16 Sept 2026Paragraph 16 — part 1 Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditionsAgainstAbstainedESN
16 Sept 2026Proposal to reject the text Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)AgainstForESN
15 Sept 2026Amendment 7, adding text after paragraph 35 The EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027AgainstAbstainedESN
15 Sept 2026Amendment 1, adding text after Recital AB Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy ShieldAgainstForESN
15 Sept 2026Amendment 11, adding text after citation 70 Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy ShieldAgainstForESN
15 Sept 2026Amendment 25, adding text after paragraph 110 — part 1 Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy ShieldAgainstForESN
15 Sept 2026Amendment 17, adding text after paragraph 32 Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy ShieldAgainstForESN
15 Sept 2026Final vote on the provisional agreement Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisationsAgainstAbstainedESN
9 Jul 2026Amendment 1, adding text after recital D The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, SudanAgainstAbstainedESN
8 Jul 2026Amendment 7, adding text after recital V 2025 Commission report on UkraineAgainstForESN
8 Jul 2026Amendment 35, adding text after paragraph 32 — part 2 2025 Commission report on UkraineAgainstForESN
8 Jul 2026Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 3 2025 Commission report on UkraineAgainstAbstainedESN
8 Jul 2026Amendment 27 to paragraph 40 EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report)AgainstAbstainedESN
17 Jun 2026Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 12 2025 Commission report on GeorgiaAgainstForESN
17 Jun 2026Amendment 95 to Article 12, paragraph 4 Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)ForAgainstESN
16 Jun 2026Separate vote on paragraph 20 European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities fundedForAgainstESN
21 May 2026Amendment 8 to paragraph 12 Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in IranAgainstAbstainedESN
20 May 2026Amendment 28 to paragraph 1, point ap Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General AssemblyAgainstForESN
29 Apr 2026Amendment 2, adding text after recital BE Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025AgainstAbstainedESN
29 Apr 2026Amendment 11, adding text after recital L Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025AgainstAbstainedESN
29 Apr 2026Amendment 17, adding text after paragraph 21 Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025AgainstAbstainedESN
29 Apr 2026Final vote on the draft Council decision International Cocoa AgreementForAbstainedESN
29 Apr 2026Amendment 7, adding text after paragraph 15 — part 2 Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of AuditorsAgainstAbstainedESN
28 Apr 2026Amendment 2, adding text after Recital P Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034AgainstForESN
28 Apr 2026Amendment 91, adding text after paragraph 40 Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034AgainstForESN
28 Apr 2026Amendment 90, adding text after paragraph 39 Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034AgainstForESN
28 Apr 2026Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 26 Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034AgainstForESN
28 Apr 2026Amendment 88, adding text after paragraph 21 Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034AgainstForESN
28 Apr 2026Amendment 85, adding text after paragraph 11 Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034AgainstForESN
26 Mar 2026Final vote — text as a whole Global Gateway – past impacts and future orientationForAgainstESN
26 Mar 2026Final vote on the motion for a resolution Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/005 AT/KTM - AustriaAbstainedAgainstESN
26 Mar 2026Proposal to reject the text Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goodsAgainstForESN
26 Mar 2026Proposal to reject the text Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of AmericaAgainstForESN
26 Mar 2026Motion for adjournment of vote Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of AmericaAgainstForESN
25 Mar 2026Wednesday’s agenda — Request by The Left Group — Australia Final vote Wednesday’s agenda – Request by The Left Group – AustraliaAgainstForESN
12 Mar 2026Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 12 Multilateral negotiations in view of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, 26 to 29 March 2026AgainstForESN
12 Mar 2026Amendment 41, adding text after paragraph 21 Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024AgainstForESN
12 Mar 2026Amendment 40 to paragraph 19 — part 1 Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024AgainstForESN
12 Mar 2026Final vote on the provisional agreement Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspectsForAbstainedESN
10 Mar 2026Amendment 60 to paragraph 55 Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housingAgainstForESN
12 Feb 2026Recital C — part 3 World Cancer DayAgainstAbstainedESN
12 Feb 2026Paragraph 13 — part 2 World Cancer DayAgainstForESN
12 Feb 2026Amendment 8 to paragraph 1, point aa Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of WomenAgainstForESN
12 Feb 2026Final vote — text as a whole Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in IranForAbstainedESN
10 Feb 2026Final vote European Union designs (codification)ForAbstainedESN
22 Jan 2026Amendment 17, adding text after paragraph 12 Brutal repression against protesters in IranAgainstForESN
22 Jan 2026Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 11 European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructureAgainstForESN
Show all 54 votes
Position: the member’s vote. Clear line: the position of at least two thirds of Group (at least 10 members voting), the group they sat in on that day.
DateVotePositionClear lineGroup
21 Jan 2026Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 10 Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025AgainstForESN
20 Jan 2026Paragraph 2 — part 2 Reform of the European Electoral Act – hurdles to ratification and implementation in the Member StatesForAgainstESN
20 Jan 2026Amendment 27 to paragraph 41 The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companiesAgainstForESN
20 Jan 2026Amendments 25 + 34 (voted as one) to paragraph 37 The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companiesAgainstForESN

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Members with at least one vote where their group had a clear line. Order: by rate, for members with at least 300 clear-line votes (the rest follow by name) — not a ranking.

Against the line: votes against the group’s clear line ÷ clear-line votes (votes where the member’s group at the date had a clear line and the member voted); a count below 50. Of the votes against: opposite (for ↔ against), abstained against the line, other (for or against when the line was to abstain), and with own party — with the majority of their national party’s members in the group (at least two voting).
MemberAgainst the lineClear-line votesOppositeAbstainedOtherWith own party
Markus BUCHHEIT , ESN · Germany 2.5 %2 204351180

About these figures

What was counted, what was left out, and how.

  • 2 521 votes considered (all roll-call votes matching the filters; scope).
  • 81 of 342 decisions in the period had no final vote recorded by name (a show of hands or a count without names) and cannot be measured.
  • A vote counts against the group’s line when the group’s clear line — at least two thirds of its votes cast, with at least 10 members voting — was different from the member’s position; a divided group has no line to vote against (method). This is a different rule from group loyalty, which uses the majority line (loyalty).
  • Ordered by rate, only members with at least 300 votes where their group had a clear line are compared; fewer votes make a rate unstable, and below 50 the figure is shown as a count.
  • Each member is counted in the group they belonged to on the day of the vote (group at the date).
  • Roll calls are not a random sample: final votes on laws are recorded by name, most other roll calls because a group asked for it. A group’s line is inferred from its members’ votes; the Parliament publishes no whip.
  • Methods: Voted against the group’s clear line v1, Voted with the group’s majority line v1, Final votes and all roll calls v1, Group at the date of the vote v1.
  • Data as of 29 Sept 2026, 03:29 UTC (data stamp 2b7a29b98b0d, code 6d4005c55bde; what the stamp is).
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data version 2b7a29b98b0d (29 Sept 2026) · methods: group-at-date v1, participation v1, abstention v1, loyalty v1, against-clear v1, cohesion v1, agreement v1, group-agreement v1, winning-side v1, similar-votes v1, scope v1, data-version v1 · methods
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EU Parl Watch Research (2026). “Votes against the group’s line — All roll calls · 1 Jan 2026 – 29 Sept 2026 · Markus BUCHHEIT”. Analysis. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/analysis/dissent?from=2026-01-01&mep=128483&to=2026-12-31 (retrieved 29 September 2026). Data: European Parliament Open Data, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/ (CC BY 4.0); data version 2b7a29b98b0d (29 Sept 2026) · methods: group-at-date v1, participation v1, abstention v1, loyalty v1, against-clear v1, cohesion v1, agreement v1, group-agreement v1, winning-side v1, similar-votes v1, scope v1, data-version v1.
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@misc{epw-analysis-2026-09-29,
  author = {{EU Parl Watch Research}},
  title = {{Votes against the group’s line — All roll calls · 1 Jan 2026 – 29 Sept 2026 · Markus BUCHHEIT}},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/analysis/dissent?from=2026-01-01&mep=128483&to=2026-12-31}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/analysis/dissent?from=2026-01-01&mep=128483&to=2026-12-31},
  urldate = {2026-09-29},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Analysis. Data: European Parliament Open Data (CC BY 4.0); data version 2b7a29b98b0d (29 Sept 2026) · methods: group-at-date v1, participation v1, abstention v1, loyalty v1, against-clear v1, cohesion v1, agreement v1, group-agreement v1, winning-side v1, similar-votes v1, scope v1, data-version v1}
}