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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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Promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunityOn adoption of consolidated amendment A143–3 · Amendment adoptedOrder for H4605On adoption110–36 · PassedTo protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)147–0 · PassedProviding continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor145–3 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor145–3 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators144–3 · PassedTo promote and enhance civic engagementApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–0 · PassedRelative to disability benefitsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–0 · PassedRelative to disability benefitsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: W&M Tech151–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to community benefit districtsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)149–2 · PassedRelative to veterans' benefits, rights, appreciation, validation and enforcementApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)150–0 · PassedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–2 · PassedRelative to firearmsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)139–14 · PassedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: notifying the agency, board, or supervisory authority governing any and all professional or civil licenses, permits, or certifications an individual35–118 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: increasing the standard needed to file a petition36–117 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Increasing the standard to ‘clear and convincing evidence’ for the Courts to approve an ERPO petition40–113 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Counsel36–117 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Mental Health Provision34–119 · Amendment rejectedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators151–2 · PassedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Mental Health Counseling42–111 · Amendment rejectedRelative to the municipal police training fundApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)149–4 · PassedRelative to the Garden of PeaceFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedProviding continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)149–3 · PassedTo 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)147–4 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)150–4 · 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