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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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Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments conventionQuestion on adoption of the resolutions37–1 · PassedResolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments conventionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Congressional constitutional amendment23–15 · Amendment adoptedRelative 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 · 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)30–8 · 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 · PassedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill34–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill34–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill36–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Solar Credits for Public Housing37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill7–30 · Amendment rejectedPromoting 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 · PassedPromoting 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 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor38–0 · 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