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First Essex District · Democrat
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| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 255 of 258 | 25 | 33 of 100 |
| 2019–2020 | 471 of 471 | 44 | 35 of 252 |
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For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Diana DiZoglio voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2021–2022
Jun 30, 2022 · Senate · S.2942Promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and servicesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedJun 30, 2022 · Senate · S.2944Relative to forfeiture reformAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedMay 5, 2022 · Senate · S.2851Relative to work and family mobilityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedApr 28, 2022 · Senate · S.2844Regulating sports wageringAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–26 · Amendment rejectedApr 14, 2022 · Senate · S.2819Driving climate policy forwardAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes11–28 · Amendment rejectedMar 24, 2022 · Senate · S.2776Making appropriations for fiscal year 2022 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–29 · Amendment rejectedNov 17, 2021 · Senate · H.4256Establishing Congressional districtsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No26–13 · PassedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes12–26 · Amendment rejectedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes13–25 · Amendment rejectedFeb 11, 2021 · Senate · S.10Proposed Senate Rules for the 2021-2022 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes10–29 · Amendment rejectedRoll 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.
32 recorded votes on bills they co-sponsored
Jun 9, 2022 · Senate · S.2924Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes37–3 · PassedApr 7, 2022 · Senate · S.2801Relative to equity in the cannabis industryApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedApr 7, 2022 · Senate · S.2801Relative to equity in the cannabis industryAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedApr 7, 2022 · Senate · S.2801Relative to equity in the cannabis industryAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No8–31 · Amendment rejectedApr 7, 2022 · Senate · S.2801Relative to equity in the cannabis industryAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No3–36 · Amendment rejectedApr 7, 2022 · Senate · H.4555Relative to the creation of a women's rights history trailApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedFeb 10, 2022 · Senate · S.2651Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedFeb 10, 2022 · Senate · S.2651Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes7–31 · Amendment rejectedOct 21, 2021 · Senate · S.2557Concerning genocide educationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes36–3 · PassedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes12–26 · Amendment rejectedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes7–31 · Amendment rejectedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes13–25 · Amendment rejectedOct 6, 2021 · Senate · S.2545Fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No3–35 · Amendment rejected2021–2022 session · Senate · S.2973To expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes40–0 · Passed2021–2022 session · Senate · S.2973To expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and careQuestion on sustaining the ruling of the ChairCo-sponsor Voted: Did not vote34–5 · Passed2021–2022 session · Senate · S.2651Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–1 · Passed2021–2022 session · Senate · S.2534Relative to healthy youthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes38–1 · PassedJul 30, 2020 · Senate · H.4606Relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedJul 28, 2020 · Senate · S.2844Creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedMay 8, 2019 · Senate · H.86Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…Move the bill forward to a later voteCo-sponsor Voted: Yes156–37 · PassedMar 28, 2019 · Senate · H.140Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minorsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes34–0 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. 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