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Louis L. Kafka
8th Norfolk District · Democrat · Fourth Division Chair
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 8th Norfolk · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 · House
430 of 430roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
92no votes (21% of votes cast) · whole House 24%
0 of 302split votes where Kafka was in the minority (0%) · whole House 16%
0times voted “present”
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.
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Missed votes
2019–2020Missed 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 Louis L. Kafka 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: 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 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 Louis L. Kafka voted
478 recorded votes
Authorizing the city of Lynn to use certain park land in said city for combined sewer overflow control purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Fitchburg to change the use of a certain parcel of land acquired for park purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes156–0 · Attendance checkFinancing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19On AcceptanceCo-sponsor Voted: Yes157–1 · PassedTo reduce racial inequities in maternal healthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes159–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2020Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes158–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2020on adoption Consolidated AmendmentsVoted: Yes156–2 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes158–0 · Attendance checkRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes155–1 · PassedRelative to municipal governance during the COVID-19 emergencyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes136–20 · Amendment adoptedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No16–139 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes144–12 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing the city of Woburn to use certain land for fire station purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No17–139 · Amendment rejectedTo dissolve the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority and transfer its lands to the city of NewburyportFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedAddressing challenges faced by food and beverage establishments resulting from the COVID-19 pandemicApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes156–0 · Attendance checkRequiring the city of Lowell to transfer certain parcels of land between the park department and the school departmentFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedFinancing the general governmental infrastructure of the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes149–7 · PassedFinancing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealthon adoption Consolidated AmendmentVoted: Yes138–18 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes156–0 · Attendance checkSource: 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