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Michael J. Rodrigues
First Bristol and Plymouth District · Democrat
Towns: Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Rochester, Somerset, Swansea, Westport (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, First Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, First Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Senator, First Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Senator, First Bristol and Plymouth · Democrat
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Michael J. Rodrigues vs Gabriel Boomer AmaralSee which candidate in this race matches your views, and on which issues.Take the quiz →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · Senate
237 of 237roll calls voted on (100%) · whole Senate 99%
62no votes (26% of votes cast) · whole Senate 23%
0 of 102split votes where Rodrigues was in the minority (0%) · whole Senate 14%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 237 of 237 | 62 | 0 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 | 250 of 250 | 47 | 0 of 85 |
| 2021–2022 | 258 of 258 | 56 | 3 of 103 |
| 2019–2020 | 470 of 471 | 66 | 1 of 252 |
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.
- “Whole Senate” 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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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means Chair
- Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chair
- Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Most bills are shaped in committee before any floor vote; committee chairs decide which bills move. Source: malegislature.gov (committee lists as of Oct 10, 2026).
Missed votes
2025–2026so farSenateMissed 0 of 237 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2023–2024SenateMissed 0 of 250 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2021–2022SenateMissed 0 of 258 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020SenateMissed 1 of 471 roll callsRank 22 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 →
Campaign money
$592,792raised in 2025–26
$418,846spent in 2025–26
$1,108,599cash on hand through Sep 30, 2026
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Contributions deposited since Sep 30: $7,850, from deposit reports. They will be in the totals above when the next bank report comes in.
Outside spending in 2026
Groups not tied to the campaign reported spending $8,000 to support Michael J. Rodrigues.
- Professional Fire Fighters of MA Independent Expenditure PAC to support $8,000
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $299,973 | $229,525 | $1,108,599 so far |
| 2025 | $292,820 | $189,320 | $995,803 |
| 2024 | $270,612 | $173,338 | $876,320 |
| 2023 | $304,785 | $136,460 | $764,184 |
| 2022 | $194,754 | $127,173 | $595,858 |
| 2021 | $188,661 | $77,730 | $528,278 |
| 2020 | $125,982 | $59,634 | $417,348 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
How to read this
- Candidates report to OCPF, the state’s campaign finance office. Most file with a bank that reports to OCPF, so totals are updated often.
- “Raised” is all money the campaign took in, including loans from the candidate. “Cash on hand” is what was left on the latest report.
- Shares count contributions only, from the line-by-line reports up to the latest bank report date, so they are shown as percentages. “PACs and other political committees” includes party committees. “Small gifts not listed one by one” are gifts of $50 or less that the law lets campaigns report as one total.
- Outside spending is money spent by groups that are not part of the campaign, such as independent expenditure PACs. The candidate does not control it.
- Federal candidates (U.S. Senate and U.S. House) report to the Federal Election Commission, not OCPF, and are not shown here.
- MassVoter updates these numbers every night from OCPF. Last update: October 12, 2026.
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In the news
- Fall River principal awarded in Boston with Latinos for Education Shine AwardFall River Reporter · Jun 28, 2026
- Still no bill, but Senate energy debate set for July 1WWLP 22News · Jun 23, 2026
- Massachusetts to Celebrate 42nd Annual Heritage Day of Portugal at State House on June 9New Bedford Guide · Jun 5, 2026
- Fall River Politicians Receive Office Stipends But Pay No Rent or Utilities In Violation of Ethics and Campaign Finance RulesFall River Reporter · Jun 3, 2026
- Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul English, Delphia Bizzell to be recognized for efforts to end Massachusetts homelessnessFall River Reporter · May 29, 2026
- Sunflower analogy surfaces question: What makes the state grow?WWLP 22News · May 19, 2026
- Surtax could require Giannis ‘overpay,’ senator suggestsWWLP 22News · May 19, 2026
- Senate Democrats Propose 4% Boost in Unrestricted Local Aid with New Per-Capita FormulaFall River Reporter · May 5, 2026
- Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues talks about Mass. Senate budget proposalNBC Boston · May 1, 2026
- Massachusetts Senate Budget Coming Tuesday as House Adds Earmarks to $63.4 Billion PlanFall River Reporter · Apr 30, 2026
- Massachusetts Senator Rodrigues secures $1 million Senate funding allocation for Fall River’s Central Fire StationFall River Reporter · Apr 17, 2026
- Fall River area communities receiving help after Blizzard of 2026 damaged roads, led to high snow removal costsFall River Reporter · Apr 16, 2026
- Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs bestow Representative Haggerty, Senator Rodrigues with House and Senate Champion of Youth AwardsFall River Reporter · Mar 16, 2026
- Boomer Amaral Challenges Sen. Michael Rodrigues for South Coast State Senate SeatFall River Reporter · Jan 13, 2026
- Accord pledges $234M for hospitals, health centersCommonWealth Beacon · Sep 15, 2025
Stories that name Michael J. Rodrigues in the headline or opening, newest first, from 25 free news outlets (see the list). Headlines appear as each outlet published them; MassVoter does not write, choose or rate them. Only stories that are free to read are listed.
Disclosure: MassVoter’s founder, Michael Silvia, is the publisher of Fall River Reporter and New Bedford Guide.
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Michael J. Rodrigues voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
To save people money, repair the climate and grow the economyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No19–20 · Amendment rejectedTo save people money, repair the climate and grow the economyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–26 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedProposed Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–29 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (30)
Enhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No14–25 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–30 · Amendment rejectedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes31–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–27 · Amendment rejectedTo improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedPromoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and servicesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedRelative to forfeiture reformAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedRelative to work and family mobilityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedRegulating sports wageringAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No14–26 · Amendment rejectedDriving climate policy forwardAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–28 · Amendment rejectedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2022 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–29 · Amendment rejectedEstablishing Congressional districtsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No26–13 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No13–25 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules for the 2021-2022 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing and accelerating transportation investmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No14–25 · 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: No16–24 · 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: No16–24 · 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: No16–24 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No14–25 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No16–23 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No18–19 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No13–24 · 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: No16–23 · 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 480
Health and human services 82
Water, sewer and environment 82
Roads, traffic and transit 49
Schools and education 44
Police, fire and public safety 41
Parks, recreation and libraries 25
Housing and zoning 15
Energy and utilities 14
Elections and how government runs 13
Licenses and permits 12
Appointments and hiring 12
Veterans 11
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Michael J. Rodrigues filed 50 bills as lead sponsor this session. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Filing a bill puts an idea before the Legislature. Most bills are not voted on as filed: committees often combine several bills into one new bill, so a law can include a legislator’s idea without carrying their bill number. MassVoter lists what was filed, not what passed.
Taxes and budgets 10
Health and human services 4
Schools and education 2
Elections and how government runs 2
Water, sewer and environment 1
Energy and utilities 1
Other subjects 34
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Michael J. Rodrigues signed on as a co-sponsor of 580 bills filed by other legislators this session. Co-sponsoring means adding your name in support when a bill is filed; it is not a vote. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Health and human services 70
Schools and education 41
Water, sewer and environment 32
Police, fire and public safety 28
Housing and zoning 27
Taxes and budgets 24
Appointments and hiring 23
Roads, traffic and transit 21
Veterans 14
Energy and utilities 12
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 8
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 308
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Michael J. Rodrigues voted
1,225 recorded votes
Regarding fair housing practices in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedRegarding fair housing practices in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No6–30 · Amendment rejectedModernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedRelative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountantApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–0 · PassedTo allow the town of Hingham to use municipal property as the location for a center for active livingFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes37–0 · PassedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes37–0 · Amendment adoptedDesignating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in MassachusettsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–0 · PassedHonoring Blue Star FamiliesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedImproving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedImproving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committeesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes34–3 · Amendment adoptedImproving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committeesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No6–31 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemptionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–0 · PassedRelative to senior property tax deferralApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–0 · PassedRelative to municipal tax reliefApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–1 · PassedRelative to municipal tax reliefAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes36–1 · Amendment adoptedRelative to municipal tax reliefAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes36–1 · Amendment adoptedRelative to veteran property tax work-offApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedTo prevent property tax bill shocksApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–1 · PassedTo prevent property tax bill shocksAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–33 · Amendment rejectedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes30–7 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLCFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes37–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements in certain parcels of land to the city of LowellFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes37–0 · PassedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No8–29 · Amendment rejectedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No8–29 · Amendment rejectedSource: 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