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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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State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto31–6 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto33–4 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto35–2 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Authorizing the town of Lenox to convey a conservation restriction on certain parcels of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Truro to convey a perpetual trail easement on conservation land to Truro conservation trustFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedRelative to criminal justice reformOn adoption of a further amendment (offered by Ms. Cronin of Easton) to the amendment (offered by Mr. Lyons of Andover) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2200, amended).117–36 · Amendment adoptedRelative to criminal justice reformOn a question: “Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the House?” on a point of order raised by Mr. Speliotis of Danvers relative to an amendment (offerd by Mr. Jones of North Reading, et al) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2200, amended).119–34 · Amendment adoptedRelative to criminal justice reformOn adoption of an amendment (offered by Ms. Barber of Somerville, et al) to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform (Senate, No. 2200, amended).153–0 · 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)154–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Lenox to convey a conservation restriction on certain parcels of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor154–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Truro to convey a perpetual trail easement on conservation land to Truro conservation trustFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor154–0 · PassedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill5–33 · Amendment rejectedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill35–3 · Amendment adoptedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Eliminating the Name and Shame List5–32 · Amendment rejectedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–31 · Amendment rejectedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Mass Health Eligibility Checks10–28 · Amendment rejectedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Protecting Patients from High Costs9–28 · Amendment rejectedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Patient Choice and Protection12–26 · Amendment rejectedFurthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Transparent health care data7–29 · Amendment rejectedProviding for immediate capital improvement needs of the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)156–0 · PassedRelative to advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our stateApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)140–16 · PassedAuthorizing any town or city to designate a check-off box on certain tax bills to fund a Veterans Memorial and Patriotic Celebration FundApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)155–0 · PassedProviding for designated parking for veterans at city and town hallsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)156–0 · PassedProviding for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate changeApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · 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