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James T. Welch
Hampden District · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Senator, Hampden · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 · Senate
468 of 471roll calls voted on (99%) · whole Senate 99%
57no votes (12% of votes cast) · whole Senate 13%
24 of 251split votes where Welch was in the minority (10%) · whole Senate 11%
0times 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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- 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
2019–2020SenateMissed 3 of 471 roll callsRank 31 of 41 senators99%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 James T. Welch 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: Yes16–23 · 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: No14–24 · 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: Yes16–23 · 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 James T. Welch voted
479 recorded votes
Authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey an easement in certain land in the city of PeabodyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes40–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes40–0 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthMake the law take effect right away (emergency preamble)Voted: Did not vote28–11 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No28–12 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes12–27 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No4–35 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No7–32 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No4–35 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes33–7 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–35 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2021Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–34 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing the University of Massachusetts to convey a certain parcel of land and buildings to the city of WalthamFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Littleton to use certain land for construction of a water treatment facility without Article 97 restrictions on such useFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedFinancing the general governmental infrastructure of the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to clean energy generation at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical SchoolFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · 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: Yes39–0 · 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: Yes39–0 · 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: Yes39–0 · 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