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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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Providing continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor33–5 · PassedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo 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 · 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)33–4 · PassedProviding continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Tax Expenditure Review15–22 · Amendment rejectedTo 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 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: L'Italien, Barbara A.38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Lesser, Eric P.38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: deMacedo, Viriato M.6–32 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Eldridge, James B.37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2019Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Gobi, Anne M.17–20 · Amendment rejectedFrom 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