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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 the Garden of PeaceFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor152–0 · PassedRelative to criminal justice reformon acceptance of Comm. of Confer. report148–5 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the city of RevereFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor154–0 · PassedRegulating and insuring short-term rentalsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)118–30 · PassedAn Order relative to updating the structures, policies, procedures and operations of the human resources function for the House of Representatives, in…On adoption of the order151–0 · PassedAn Order relative to updating the structures, policies, procedures and operations of the human resources function for the House of Representatives, in…on adoption of consolidated amendment AAmendment: Consolidated153–0 · Amendment adoptedAn Order relative to updating the structures, policies, procedures and operations of the human resources function for the House of Representatives, in…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Non-Disparagement and Non-Disclosure Clauses21–131 · Amendment rejectedRelative to veterans' housing in the town of AgawamFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor153–0 · PassedTo protect access to confidential healthcareApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)139–14 · PassedRemoving fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reportsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)152–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)139–0 · Attendance checkRelative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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)153–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Early Voting153–0 · Amendment adoptedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)150–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)148–0 · Attendance checkProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)144–6 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthOn adoption of consolidated amendments (offered by Mr. Sánchez of Boston, et al) providing for capital facility repairs and improvements for the Commonwealth (House, No. 4018).145–7 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now120–32 · PassedProviding for immediate capital improvement needs of the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor153–0 · PassedRelative to the Soldiers’ Home in HolyokeApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to the town of Lanesborough for the reconstruction of the Narr…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor155–0 · PassedRelative to handicapped parkingFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor154–0 · PassedRelative to language opportunity for our kidsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators155–1 · Amendment adoptedRelative to criminal justice reformApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)144–9 · 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