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Former State Senator
Kenneth J. Donnelly
Fourth Middlesex District · Democrat
- 2017–2018 State Senator, Fourth Middlesex · Democrat
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Kenneth J. Donnelly voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
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Votes 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.
Appointments and hiring 2
How Kenneth J. Donnelly voted
8 recorded votes
Further regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes31–9 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Joint Rules governing the 2017-2018 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Timely Local Aid NotificationVoted: No7–32 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Unanimous consentVoted: No6–33 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Committee on Rules Special OrderVoted: No6–33 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes31–9 · 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