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Dean A. Tran
Worcester and Middlesex District · Republican · Assistant Minority Whip
- 2019–2020 State Senator, Worcester and Middlesex · Republican
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 · Senate
471 of 471roll calls voted on (100%) · whole Senate 99%
165no votes (35% of votes cast) · whole Senate 13%
222 of 253split votes where Tran was in the minority (88%) · whole Senate 11%
1times voted “present”
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted, nor joint sessions and the vote electing the Senate President.
- “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.
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Missed votes
2019–2020SenateMissed 0 of 471 roll callsRank 1 of 41 senators · Every roll call100%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the Senate. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every senator →
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Dean A. Tran voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2019–2020
Authorizing and accelerating transportation investmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–25 · 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: Yes16–24 · 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: Yes16–24 · 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: Yes16–24 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–25 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No16–23 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes18–19 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes13–24 · Amendment rejectedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–24 · 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: No16–23 · 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 230
Health and human services 46
Water, sewer and environment 31
Schools and education 28
Police, fire and public safety 25
Roads, traffic and transit 21
Appointments and hiring 9
Parks, recreation and libraries 7
Energy and utilities 5
Housing and zoning 1
Licenses and permits 1
How Dean A. Tran voted
479 recorded votes
Relative to children’s health and wellnessAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to children’s health and wellnessAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo protect persons with intellectual or developmental disability from abuseApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes11–27 · Amendment rejectedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No34–4 · Amendment adoptedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes6–32 · Amendment rejectedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes13–25 · Amendment rejectedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–24 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2020Override the Governor's vetoVoted: No33–6 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2020Override the Governor's vetoVoted: No33–6 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2020Override the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes38–1 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardantsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedRelative to collective bargaining duesOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes39–1 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to grants from the Massachusetts Tourism Trust FundFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedProviding for the assignment of a perpetual conservation restriction in the town of MiddleboroughFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedTo increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networksApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedEnsuring consumer choice and equal access to eye careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedTo end child marriage in MassachusettsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedTo end child marriage in MassachusettsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes12–27 · Amendment rejectedRelative to collective bargaining duesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes5–34 · Amendment rejectedSource: 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