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Former State Representative
James M. Cantwell
4th Plymouth District · Democrat
- 2017–2018 State Representative, 4th Plymouth · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2017–2018 · House
314 of 314roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 98%
33no votes (11% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
0 of 266split votes where Cantwell was in the minority (0%) · whole House 17%
0times voted “present”
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.
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how James M. Cantwell 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 219
Health and human services 28
Schools and education 23
Housing and zoning 14
Roads, traffic and transit 14
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 James M. Cantwell voted
322 recorded votes
Supplemental budget for fiscal year 2018Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes146–0 · PassedFinancing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes145–0 · PassedRelative to the Garden of PeaceFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedRelative to criminal justice reformon acceptance of Comm. of Confer. reportVoted: Yes148–5 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the city of RevereFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedRegulating and insuring short-term rentalsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes118–30 · PassedAn Order relative to updating the structures, policies, procedures and operations of the human resources function for the House of Representatives, in…On adoption of the orderVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedAn Order relative to updating the structures, policies, procedures and operations of the human resources function for the House of Representatives, in…on adoption of consolidated amendment AAmendment: ConsolidatedVoted: Yes153–0 · Amendment adoptedAn Order relative to updating the structures, policies, procedures and operations of the human resources function for the House of Representatives, in…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Non-Disparagement and Non-Disclosure ClausesVoted: No21–131 · Amendment rejectedRelative to veterans' housing in the town of AgawamFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedTo 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: Did not vote139–0 · 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 · 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