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Former State Representative
Joseph F. Wagner
8th Hampden District · Democrat · Second Assistant Majority Leader
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 8th Hampden · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 8th Hampden · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 · House
235 of 235roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
39no votes (17% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
0 of 116split votes where Wagner was in the minority (0%) · whole House 14%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 235 of 235 | 39 | 0 of 116 |
| 2019–2020 | 430 of 430 | 92 | 0 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 235 roll callsRank 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 Joseph F. Wagner 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: Yes119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes120–36 · 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: No39–119 · 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: No41–117 · 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: No38–121 · 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: Yes121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (10)
Relative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes92–67 · 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 294
Health and human services 58
Police, fire and public safety 55
Water, sewer and environment 52
Roads, traffic and transit 50
Schools and education 42
Parks, recreation and libraries 22
Appointments and hiring 16
Energy and utilities 14
Elections and how government runs 13
Housing and zoning 8
Veterans 7
Licenses and permits 4
How Joseph F. Wagner voted
765 recorded votes
Regulating sports wageringFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–2 · PassedTo improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciaryFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes147–6 · PassedTo permit the creation of a right-turn lane from Edgell road to Central street in the city of FraminghamFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Ayer select board to acquire a water line easement on land of the department of conservation and recreationFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to sustainability and resiliency in the Dorchester section of the city of BostonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Lynn to grant a conservation restriction to park lands, forest lands and watershed lands to the Department of Conservation and…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the transfer of land in Templeton, Phillipston and RoyalstonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to the town of Hubbardston for the reconstruction of the Everg…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the transfer of the care and control of certain parcels of land in the town of MonsonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to convey certain parcels of land acquired for conservation or recreational purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to convey a certain parcel of land acquired for park purposes to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc. for open…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedFurther regulating the transfer of care and control of certain parcels of land in the town of Bridgewater from the department of correction to the dep…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to lease the former Joseph Lee Pool Complex located in the city of BostonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Carver to transfer certain real property, including water wells and a pumping station, to the Cranberry Village Residents Asso…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Billerica to transfer certain parcels of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of real estate between the department of conservation and recreation and the town of HoldenFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to Massachusetts's transportation resources and climateFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 8900-1100 DOC Re-entry programsVoted: Yes126–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 8900-0001 Dept. of CorrectionVoted: Yes131–22 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 7006-0071 Dept. Telecom. & CableVoted: Yes136–17 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 7004-0202 Rapid Rehousing ProgramVoted: Yes126–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 7004-0101 Emerg. Housing Assist.Voted: Yes126–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 2810-0100 DCR Parks & RecreationVoted: Yes133–20 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 2310-0200 Dept. of Fish & GameVoted: Yes150–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Item 2100-0012 Public UtilitiesVoted: Yes126–27 · 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