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Former State Representative
Carolyn C. Dykema
8th Middlesex District · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 8th Middlesex · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 8th Middlesex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 · House
111 of 111roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
23no votes (21% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
0 of 71split votes where Dykema was in the minority (0%) · whole House 14%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 111 of 111 | 23 | 0 of 71 |
| 2019–2020 | 421 of 430 | 89 | 0 of 296 |
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
- “Roll calls voted on” matches the Missed votes figures below; voting “present” counts as voting.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no (ties not counted). “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes.
- “Whole House” combines every member’s record for the same session. Percentages are shown only with at least 10 votes to count.
- Most bills pass or die without a roll call, so these numbers cover only part of a legislator’s work.
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Missed votes
2021–2022Missed 0 of 111 roll calls (served part of the session)Rank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 9 of 430 roll callsRank 135 of 162 representatives97%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the House. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every representative →
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Carolyn C. Dykema voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2021–2022
Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityOn adoption of a further amendmentVoted: Yes93–64 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No39–119 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No41–117 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedProposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…of 2021 on again agreeing to the amendmentVoted: Yes121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (10)
Relative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes92–67 · PassedPutting Patients FirstAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No62–94 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes93–66 · PassedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorOn further amendment to Consol "C"Voted: No72–87 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No55–104 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No53–106 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No68–90 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes83–76 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of House Rules for the 191st General Court governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessions (House…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No55–103 · Amendment rejectedVotes 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 252
Police, fire and public safety 54
Health and human services 51
Schools and education 39
Roads, traffic and transit 39
Water, sewer and environment 36
Appointments and hiring 16
Parks, recreation and libraries 13
Elections and how government runs 11
Housing and zoning 5
Energy and utilities 5
Veterans 3
Licenses and permits 2
How Carolyn C. Dykema voted
622 recorded votes
Relative to clean energy generation at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical SchoolFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedAuthorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a certain portion of the Gardner Heritage State Park to the city of GardnerFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city known as the town of Barnstable to grant an easementFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Water Supply District of Acton to enter into a lease, license or other disposition of land held for water supply purposes for the cons…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedDesignating and transferring certain land in the town of Norfolk for conservation, open space, water supply protection, and recreation purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedRegarding a parcel of land in HolyokeFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedAuthorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the city of SalemFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Harvard to convey an easement over a certain parcel of conservation landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Gloucester to use certain lands for municipal school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedSetting next-generation climate policyon adoption of Consolidated "A"Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to release easements upon certain real property in the town of StonehamFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedAuthorizing the release of an agricultural preservation restriction of certain land in PlymouthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes159–0 · Attendance checkRelative to 1 Water Street in BeverlyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilationFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedPromoting awareness of sewage pollution in public watersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes159–0 · Attendance checkPutting Patients FirstApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedPutting Patients FirstAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No62–94 · Amendment rejectedOrder Suspending Joint Rule 12AOn adoption of the orderVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedOrder Suspending Joint Rule 12AAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No51–108 · Amendment rejectedOrder Suspending Joint Rule 12AAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No33–126 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes158–0 · Attendance checkEnabling partnerships for growthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–3 · PassedEnabling partnerships for growthon adoption Consolidated "D"Voted: Yes139–19 · 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