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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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State budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedProviding for the financing of certain improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor36–0 · PassedProviding for the financing of certain improvements to municipal roads and bridgesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOverride the Governor's veto31–9 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Joint Rules governing the 2017-2018 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Timely Local Aid Notification7–32 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Unanimous consent6–33 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Committee on Rules Special Order6–33 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)31–9 · PassedFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionQuestion on concurring in the House amendment37–0 · Amendment adoptedEnhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animalsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill33–4 · Amendment adoptedTo regulate bodywork therapyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedEnacting All FBRC RecommendationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo reduce traffic fatalitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedTo prevent wage theft and promote employer accountabilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedVote without a bill number-- Question on printing in the Journal of the Senate38–0 · PassedTo promote a clean energy futureApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)35–0 · PassedModernizing the foundation budget for the 21st centuryApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · 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