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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 veto131–21 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto121–31 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto140–12 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto128–23 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Override the Governor's veto132–20 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2018Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)117–34 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Lincoln to exchange certain landfill property for conservation landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor152–0 · PassedEstablishing the first week in August as ice bucket challenge weekFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor38–0 · PassedRelative to language opportunity for our kidsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)39–0 · PassedRelative to language opportunity for our kidsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Teaching of Civics39–0 · Amendment adoptedImproving real property tax abatements, application deadlines, and deferralsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption39–0 · Amendment adoptedImproving real property tax abatements, application deadlines, and deferralsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Veterans' Volunteer Service Property Tax Reduction Program39–0 · Amendment adoptedImproving real property tax abatements, application deadlines, and deferralsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Property tax liability reduction for volunteer services15–23 · Amendment rejectedImproving real property tax abatements, application deadlines, and deferralsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing the town of Wareham to lease certain landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor157–0 · PassedFurther regulating employer contributions to health careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)41–116 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating employer contributions to health careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Amendment: Amendment41–116 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating employer contributions to health careQuestion on rejecting the Governor's amendment32–6 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing the town of Wareham to lease certain landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedRelative to healthy youthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)31–6 · PassedRelative to healthy youthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to healthy youthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to healthy youthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Parental Notification37–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to healthy youthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Opt in9–29 · 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