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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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1,090 votes
For prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)147–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now116–30 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)129–0 · Attendance checkFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionOn further Amendment111–36 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)137–0 · Attendance checkRelative 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 · PassedProtecting 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)33–3 · PassedRelative to firearmsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators36–1 · PassedAuthorizing the Department of Fish and Game to acquire land of the town of DaltonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedTo provide identification to homeless youth and familiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedRelative to gender identity on Massachusetts identificationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–1 · 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 rejectedTo protect children and families from harmful flame retardantsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · 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