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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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Relative to findings of the foundation budget review commissionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)148–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)143–1 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendment A143–1 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now112–32 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Amendment Creating a Sales Tax Holiday127–18 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing the town of Boylston to convey a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor145–0 · PassedRelative to firearmsFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor133–15 · PassedRelative to firearmsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators133–15 · PassedAuthorizing the Department of Fish and Game to acquire land of the town of DaltonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor148–0 · PassedAutomatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraudApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)131–20 · PassedAutomatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraudAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Add Department of Criminal Justice Information Services Firearms Records Bureau to list of agencies with whom the State Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding.38–112 · Amendment rejectedEnsuring high quality early educationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–0 · 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)137–14 · PassedRelative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minorsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Protection of professional free speech34–117 · Amendment rejectedRelative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holidayFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor119–24 · PassedRelative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holidayApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)126–25 · PassedRelative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holidayAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Minimum Wage35–116 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill number"Shall decision of the Chair stand?"115–35 · PassedVote without a bill number"Shall decision of the Chair stand?"116–34 · PassedRelative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holidayMove the bill forward to a later vote112–37 · PassedEstablishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)117–32 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now115–34 · PassedEstablishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Informed Consent for Concurrent Surgical Procedures49–100 · Amendment rejectedEstablishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the Commonwealth"Shall decision of the Chair stand?"115–34 · PassedPromoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)143–3 · PassedFrom 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