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Former State Representative
Brendan P. Crighton
Third Essex District · Democrat
- 2017–2018 State Representative, Third Essex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2017–2018 · House
303 of 304roll calls voted on (99%) · whole House 98%
32no votes (11% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
0 of 262split votes where Crighton was in the minority (0%) · whole House 17%
0times voted “present”
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Brendan P. Crighton voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2017–2018
Relative to criminal justice reformOn adoption of a further amendment (offered by Ms. Cronin of Easton) to the amendment offered by Mr. Jones of North Reading, et al, to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform care (Senate, No. 2200, amended).Voted: Yes110–41 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2017On adoption of an amendment (offered by Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 3951, amended).Amendment: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Education FundingVoted: No47–108 · Amendment rejectedProposal for an initiative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…On again agreeing to the Proposal for an Initiative Amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars (see Senate, No. 10).Voted: Yes105–48 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018On adoption of an amendment (adoption tax credit) (offered by Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 (House, No. 3600, amended).Voted: No47–110 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes116–43 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Further regulating the compensation of certain public officialsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes116–43 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes116–44 · PassedVotes by topic
Roll calls sorted by subject, from the bill title and the question voted on. A vote can fall under more than one topic; budget amendments mostly fall under Taxes and budgets. Tap a topic to see each vote.
Taxes and budgets 218
Health and human services 28
Schools and education 24
Housing and zoning 14
Roads, traffic and transit 13
Water, sewer and environment 13
Police, fire and public safety 10
Licenses and permits 10
Appointments and hiring 9
Veterans 6
Parks, recreation and libraries 6
Energy and utilities 1
How Brendan P. Crighton voted
321 recorded votes
To protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes36–0 · PassedTo protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes35–1 · Amendment adoptedTo protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes19–17 · Amendment adoptedRelative to veterans' housing in the town of AgawamFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes36–0 · PassedRelative to protecting puppies and kittensApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes36–0 · PassedRelative to protecting puppies and kittensAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes36–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to education collaborativesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes36–0 · PassedTo protect access to confidential healthcareQuestion on concurring in the House amendmentVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo protect access to confidential healthcareApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes139–14 · PassedRemoving fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reportsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes152–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes139–0 · Attendance checkRelative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Early VotingVoted: Yes153–0 · Amendment adoptedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes150–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes148–0 · Attendance checkProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes144–6 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendments (offered by Mr. Sánchez of Boston, et al) providing for capital facility repairs and improvements for the Commonwealth (House, No. 4018).Voted: Yes145–7 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes120–32 · PassedProviding for immediate capital improvement needs of the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to the Soldiers’ Home in HolyokeApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to the town of Lanesborough for the reconstruction of the Narr…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to handicapped parkingFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedRelative to language opportunity for our kidsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes155–1 · Amendment adoptedRelative to criminal justice reformApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes144–9 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. Only roll call votes are listed; bills passed on a voice vote have no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this