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Every recorded vote in the Massachusetts House and Senate during the 2017–2018 session. The tally, what it means, and who voted how. No scores, no grades.
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Vote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now128–26 · PassedTo ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the CommonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendments (diversity) (offered by Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill) to the House Bill to ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth (House, No. 3768, amended).141–13 · Amendment adoptedTo ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the CommonwealthOn adoption of an amendment (offered by Mr. Holmes of Boston) to the House Bill to ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth (House, No. 3768, amended).22–132 · Amendment rejectedTo ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the CommonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendments (agriculture) (offered by Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill) to the House Bill to ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth (House, No. 3768, amended).144–11 · Amendment adoptedProposal 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).105–48 · Amendment adoptedRelative to language opportunity for our kidsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–2 · PassedLimiting the use of prison laborApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)120–35 · PassedVote without a bill numberOn a motion (Mr. Lyons of Andover) to adjourn.31–124 · Did not passLimiting the use of prison laborOn a question: “Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the House?” in answer to a point of order raised by Mr. Jones of North Reading relative to an amendment (filed by Ms. Cronin of Easton) to the House Bill limiting the use of prison labor (House, No. 3034).121–34 · Amendment adoptedLimiting the use of prison laborOn adoption of an amendment (offered by Mr. Jones of North Reading, et al) to the House Bill limiting the use of prison labor (House, No. 3034).38–117 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2017Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–1 · PassedLimiting the use of prison laborSend the bill back to a committee36–118 · Did not passVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)147–0 · Attendance checkEstablishing the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness actApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)150–0 · PassedEstablishing the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness actOn a question: “Shall the decision of the chair stand as the judgment of the House?” in relation to a point of order raised by Mr. Speliotis of Danvers relative to an amendment (offered by Mr. Lyons of Andover) to the House Bill establishing the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act (House, No. 3680, amended).Amendment: Additional Health Protection116–34 · Amendment adoptedRelative to naming a state-owned bridge in the town of Amherst after Ellen StoryApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)150–0 · PassedAuthorizing the trustees of the bathing beach in the town of Hingham to enter into a lease for the operation of the bathhouse facility and surrounding groundsFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor150–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2018Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)159–1 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2018Consolidated "I" Labor & Econ. Development160–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2018Consolidated "H" Public Safety & Judiciary158–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now127–31 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2018Consolidated "G" Public Health160–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberShall decision of the Chair Stand124–34 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2018Consolidated "F" H.H.S. and Elder Affairs158–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)156–0 · Attendance checkFrom the official record of the Massachusetts Legislature (malegislature.gov): roll call votes, bill titles and member lists. Only roll call votes record how each member voted; many bills pass on a voice vote with no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this