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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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Relative to language opportunity for our kidsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–2 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2018Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedCombatting Human Trafficking and Protecting SurvivorsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Montigny, Mark C.37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill22–15 · Amendment adoptedFoundation Budget Review Commission RecommendationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Question on adoption of Bundled Amendments (Yes)38–0 · Amendment adoptedLimiting the use of prison laborApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)120–35 · PassedVote without a bill numberOn a motion (Mr. Lyons of Andover) to adjourn.31–124 · Did not passLimiting the use of prison laborOn a question: “Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the House?” in answer to a point of order raised by Mr. Jones of North Reading relative to an amendment (filed by Ms. Cronin of Easton) to the House Bill limiting the use of prison labor (House, No. 3034).121–34 · Amendment adoptedLimiting the use of prison laborOn adoption of an amendment (offered by Mr. Jones of North Reading, et al) to the House Bill limiting the use of prison labor (House, No. 3034).38–117 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2017Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–1 · PassedLimiting the use of prison laborSend the bill back to a committee36–118 · Did not passVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)147–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedFrom 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