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Former State Representative
James M. Kelcourse
1st Essex District · Republican
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 1st Essex · Republican
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 1st Essex · Republican
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 · House
162 of 162roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
30no votes (19% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
60 of 92split votes where Kelcourse was in the minority (65%) · whole House 14%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 162 of 162 | 30 | 60 of 92 |
| 2019–2020 | 430 of 430 | 143 | 189 of 302 |
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 162 roll calls (served part of the session)Rank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 0 of 430 roll callsRank 1 of 162 representatives · Every roll call100%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 James M. Kelcourse voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2021–2022
Relative to work and family mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No120–36 · PassedFostering 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: Yes39–119 · 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: Yes41–117 · 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: Yes38–121 · 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: No121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–121 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (10)
Relative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No92–67 · PassedPutting Patients FirstAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes62–94 · 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: No93–66 · 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: Yes72–87 · 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: Yes55–104 · 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: Yes53–106 · 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: Yes68–90 · 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: No83–76 · 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: Yes55–103 · 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 275
Health and human services 55
Police, fire and public safety 55
Roads, traffic and transit 45
Water, sewer and environment 40
Schools and education 39
Appointments and hiring 16
Parks, recreation and libraries 14
Elections and how government runs 13
Energy and utilities 8
Housing and zoning 6
Licenses and permits 4
Veterans 3
How James M. Kelcourse voted
684 recorded votes
Modernizing tobacco controlSend the bill back to a committeeVoted: Yes36–123 · Did not passAuthorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire certain parcels of state land in the town of Needham now under the care and cont…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedResolve establishing a Deborah Sampson memorial commissionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedTo support improved financial stability in higher educationFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to the training of higher education counselors on deployment-related health conditionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes155–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberOn Suspension House Rule 1AVoted: No132–23 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes149–0 · Attendance checkRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No7–147 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes148–0 · Attendance checkTo authorize the conveyance by lease or easement and change of use of conservation land in the town of GrotonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2019Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes151–1 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2019On adoption of consolidated amendmentsVoted: Yes153–0 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberOn Suspension House Rule 1AVoted: No125–28 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes36–117 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–115 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–146 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes151–0 · Attendance checkTo support improved financial stability in higher educationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to campaign financeApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No121–35 · PassedRelative to campaign financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes155–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to campaign financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–128 · Amendment rejectedRelative to campaign financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes42–116 · Amendment rejectedRelative to campaign financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–119 · Amendment rejectedRelative to campaign financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes33–125 · 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