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Former State Representative
José F. Tosado
9th Hampden District · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 9th Hampden · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 · House
356 of 430roll calls voted on (83%) · whole House 99%
94no votes (26% of votes cast) · whole House 24%
5 of 247split votes where Tosado was in the minority (2%) · whole House 16%
0times voted “present”
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- 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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Missed votes
2019–2020Missed 74 of 430 roll callsRank 161 of 162 representatives82%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 José F. Tosado voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2019–2020
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: No62–94 · 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: Yes93–66 · 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: No72–87 · 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: No55–104 · 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: No53–106 · 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: No68–90 · 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: Yes83–76 · 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: No55–103 · 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 217
Police, fire and public safety 45
Health and human services 35
Schools and education 32
Roads, traffic and transit 32
Water, sewer and environment 27
Appointments and hiring 15
Parks, recreation and libraries 12
Energy and utilities 4
Veterans 2
Licenses and permits 2
Elections and how government runs 1
How José F. Tosado voted
478 recorded votes
To authorize the conveyance of a fee interest in land in the town of MarionFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedAuthorizing the mutual release of all claims to certain lands in the town of NewburyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedTo 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: Yes154–0 · PassedModernizing tobacco controlFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote119–33 · PassedAuthorizing the release of certain land in the town of Cummington from the operation of an agricultural preservation restrictionFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote152–0 · PassedRelative to the Hampshire Council of GovernmentsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Lowell to transfer and have air rights over certain parcels of park and state landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote152–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberOn Suspension House Rule 1AVoted: Did not vote126–28 · PassedProviding for the exchange of certain park land in the town of RocklandFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to campaign financeFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedRegarding breakfast after the bellApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedRelative to children’s health and wellnessAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Did not vote155–0 · PassedRequiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while drivingAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Did not vote154–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Did not vote147–0 · Attendance checkModernizing tobacco controlApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes127–31 · PassedModernizing tobacco controlAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No32–126 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes153–0 · Attendance checkVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes158–0 · Attendance checkModernizing tobacco controlSend the bill back to a committeeVoted: No36–123 · 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 · 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