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Former State Representative
Thomas A. Golden, Jr.
16th Middlesex District · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 16th Middlesex · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 16th Middlesex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 · House
143 of 143roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
35no votes (24% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
0 of 85split votes where Golden 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 | 143 of 143 | 35 | 0 of 85 |
| 2019–2020 | 429 of 430 | 91 | 12 of 301 |
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 143 roll calls (served part of the session)Rank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 1 of 430 roll callsRank 75 of 162 representatives99%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 Thomas A. Golden, Jr. 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 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: No91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No92–67 · 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: No93–66 · 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: Yes72–87 · 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: Yes55–104 · 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: Yes53–106 · 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: Yes68–90 · 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: No83–76 · 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 272
Police, fire and public safety 55
Health and human services 53
Roads, traffic and transit 42
Schools and education 39
Water, sewer and environment 38
Appointments and hiring 16
Parks, recreation and libraries 14
Elections and how government runs 11
Energy and utilities 8
Housing and zoning 6
Veterans 3
Licenses and permits 2
How Thomas A. Golden, Jr. voted
660 recorded votes
State budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes156–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "H" Con. Off., S.A., & TransVoted: Yes156–1 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–152 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes154–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "G" Public HealthVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes130–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "F" Public Safety & JudiciaryVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes154–3 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes160–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "E" Hou., M.H., & Dis. Serv.Voted: Yes160–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "D" H.H.S and Elder AffairsVoted: Yes160–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "C" Soc. Services & VeteransVoted: Yes160–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "B" Energy & Envir. AffairsVoted: Yes160–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2020Consolidated "A" Education and Local AidVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes146–0 · Attendance checkGeneral Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2020 Amendment Orderon adoption of the orderVoted: Yes127–30 · PassedGeneral Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2020 Amendment OrderAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No31–126 · Amendment rejectedGeneral Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2020 Amendment OrderAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No31–126 · Amendment rejectedTo lift the cap on kidsOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes155–1 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Supplemental budget for fiscal year 2019Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes140–14 · PassedTo lift the cap on kidsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes155–1 · PassedTo lift the cap on kidsSend the bill back to a committeeVoted: No31–126 · Did not passRelative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minorsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes148–8 · PassedRelative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minorsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes149–8 · PassedRelative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors"Shall the decision of chair stand"Co-sponsor Voted: Yes125–33 · 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