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Former State Representative
Timothy R. Whelan
1st Barnstable District · Republican
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 1st Barnstable · Republican
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 1st Barnstable · Republican
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 · House
235 of 235roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
44no votes (19% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
75 of 116split votes where Whelan was in the minority (65%) · whole House 14%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 235 of 235 | 44 | 75 of 116 |
| 2019–2020 | 425 of 430 | 114 | 158 of 298 |
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
2021–2022Missed 0 of 235 roll callsRank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 5 of 430 roll callsRank 118 of 162 representatives98%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 Timothy R. Whelan 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 mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No120–36 · 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: Yes39–119 · 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: Yes41–117 · 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: Yes38–121 · 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: No121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–121 · 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: Yes62–94 · 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: Yes55–103 · 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 294
Health and human services 58
Police, fire and public safety 55
Water, sewer and environment 52
Roads, traffic and transit 50
Schools and education 42
Parks, recreation and libraries 22
Appointments and hiring 16
Energy and utilities 14
Elections and how government runs 13
Housing and zoning 8
Veterans 7
Licenses and permits 4
How Timothy R. Whelan voted
765 recorded votes
Relative to transportation financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes35–119 · Amendment rejectedRelative to transportation financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes35–119 · Amendment rejectedRelative to transportation financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes35–119 · Amendment rejectedRelative to transportation financeAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes36–118 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing the town of Fairhaven to transfer an interest in certain park landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedRelative to strengthening the local and regional public health systemApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes149–0 · PassedAmendment Order for House Bill No. 4285, “An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropri…on adoption of the OrderVoted: No120–31 · PassedAmendment Order for House Bill No. 4285, “An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropri…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes31–120 · Amendment rejectedAmendment Order for House Bill No. 4326, “An Act financing municipal roads and bridges”on adoption of the OrderVoted: No120–31 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes151–0 · PassedRelative to host community agreementsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes122–33 · PassedTo protect persons with intellectual or developmental disability from abuseFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedTo authorize the conveyance of a fee interest in land in the town of MarionFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedAuthorizing the mutual release of all claims to certain lands in the town of NewburyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedTo protect persons with intellectual or developmental disability from abuseApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes154–0 · PassedModernizing tobacco controlFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote119–33 · PassedAuthorizing the release of certain land in the town of Cummington from the operation of an agricultural preservation restrictionFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote152–0 · PassedRelative to the Hampshire Council of GovernmentsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Lowell to transfer and have air rights over certain parcels of park and state landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote152–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberOn Suspension House Rule 1AVoted: No126–28 · PassedProviding for the exchange of certain park land in the town of RocklandFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to campaign financeFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedRegarding breakfast after the bellApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedRelative to children’s health and wellnessAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes155–0 · 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