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Former State Representative
Thomas J. Calter
12th Plymouth District · Democrat
- 2017–2018 State Representative, 12th Plymouth · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2017–2018 · House
312 of 336roll calls voted on (93%) · whole House 98%
33no votes (11% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
7 of 264split votes where Calter was in the minority (3%) · whole House 17%
0times voted “present”
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- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Thomas J. Calter voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2017–2018
Relative to criminal justice reformOn adoption of a further amendment (offered by Ms. Cronin of Easton) to the amendment offered by Mr. Jones of North Reading, et al, to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform care (Senate, No. 2200, amended).Voted: Did not vote110–41 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2017On adoption of an amendment (offered by Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 3951, amended).Amendment: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Education FundingVoted: Yes47–108 · Amendment rejectedProposal for an initiative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…On again agreeing to the Proposal for an Initiative Amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars (see Senate, No. 10).Voted: Yes105–48 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018On adoption of an amendment (adoption tax credit) (offered by Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 (House, No. 3600, amended).Voted: No47–110 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No116–43 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Further regulating the compensation of certain public officialsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No116–43 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No116–44 · PassedVotes 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 236
Health and human services 31
Schools and education 24
Roads, traffic and transit 16
Housing and zoning 15
Water, sewer and environment 13
Police, fire and public safety 11
Licenses and permits 10
Appointments and hiring 9
Veterans 7
Parks, recreation and libraries 6
Energy and utilities 2
How Thomas J. Calter voted
347 recorded votes
To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addictionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Did not vote147–4 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Did not vote150–4 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Did not vote151–0 · Attendance checkFinancing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote154–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "I" Labor and Economic Dev.Voted: Did not vote154–0 · PassedFinancing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Did not vote154–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Massachusetts policy and procedures for missing and abducted childrenVoted: Did not vote154–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Conservation Land Tax IncentivesVoted: Did not vote154–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "H" Const Of, St Admin, TransVoted: Did not vote153–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "G" Public HealthVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes122–33 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "F" Housing, M.H.& D.S.Voted: Yes154–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "E" Public Safety & JudiciayVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: An Amendment regarding sanctuary cities and townsVoted: Yes136–19 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: An Act to clarify the jurisdiction of law enforcement officials on immigration issuesVoted: No10–145 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes149–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "D" H.H.S. and Elder AffairsVoted: Yes154–1 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Representative Gailanne M. Cariddi Visitor Center at Mt. Greylock State ReservationVoted: Yes155–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "C" Veterans & Social ServiceVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "B" Energy & Environ. AffairsVoted: Yes154–1 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Consolidated "A" Education & Local AidVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Regional School District Foundation Budget CommissionVoted: No40–114 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes122–33 · PassedFY19 Budget OrderOn adoption of the OrderVoted: Yes120–33 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes151–0 · 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