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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
Vote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now122–33 · PassedFY19 Budget OrderOn adoption of the Order120–33 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)151–0 · Attendance checkFinancing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedRelative to the Garden of PeaceFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor36–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2018Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)146–0 · PassedFinancing improvements to municipal roads and bridgesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)145–0 · PassedRelative 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 rentalsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedImplementing the joint recommendations of the Massachusetts criminal justice reviewApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedRelative to criminal justice reformAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators37–0 · PassedFinancing 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)34–0 · PassedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill34–0 · Amendment adoptedRegulating and insuring short-term rentalsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)118–30 · PassedTo promote and enhance civic engagementApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)32–4 · PassedTo promote and enhance civic engagementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill9–27 · Amendment rejectedTo promote and enhance civic engagementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Framework7–29 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voluntary towing reformAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Lienholder Notification8–29 · Amendment rejectedAn 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 animal welfare and safety in cities and townsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · 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