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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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To protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill35–1 · Amendment adoptedTo protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill19–17 · Amendment adoptedRelative to veterans' housing in the town of AgawamFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor36–0 · PassedRelative to protecting puppies and kittensApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedRelative to protecting puppies and kittensAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill36–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to education collaborativesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedTo protect access to confidential healthcareQuestion on concurring in the House amendment38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo further define standards of employee safetyFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor36–0 · PassedTo protect access to confidential healthcareApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)139–14 · PassedRemoving fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reportsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)152–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)139–0 · Attendance checkExpanding the community college training incentive programApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)35–0 · PassedElection of Presiding OfficerAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedText of the (Spilka) amendment to House, No. 4160, amendedApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedRelative to the used vehicle record bookApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedRelative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Early Voting153–0 · Amendment adoptedNegating archaic statutes targeting young womenApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedEstablishing regional commissions on the status of women and girlsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · 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)150–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)148–0 · Attendance checkFurther regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practicesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)39–0 · PassedRequiring institutions of higher education to provide uniform financial aid information to accepted applicantsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)39–0 · PassedSpecial Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer ProtectionQuestion on adoption of the Order39–0 · 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