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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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Further regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOverride the Governor's veto116–43 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Proposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the (temporary committee on Rules) to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2017-2018Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor116–43 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)31–9 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)116–44 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOn adoption of an amendment (offered by Representatives Lyons of Andover, O’Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman) to the Bill relative to the compensation of public officials (House, No. 58).Amendment: 4% increase limit36–124 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOn adoption of an amendment (offered by Representatives Lyons of Andover, O’Connell of Taunton and Diehl of Whitman) to the Bill relative to the compensation of public officials (House, No. 58).Amendment: 27th Amendment Compliance40–120 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsSend the bill back to a committee35–125 · Did not passFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionQuestion on concurring in the House amendment37–0 · Amendment adoptedEnhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animalsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill33–4 · Amendment adoptedTo regulate bodywork therapyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedEnacting All FBRC RecommendationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo reduce traffic fatalitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedTo prevent wage theft and promote employer accountabilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedVote without a bill number-- Question on printing in the Journal of the Senate38–0 · PassedTo promote a clean energy futureApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)35–0 · PassedModernizing the foundation budget for the 21st centuryApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedRemoving fees for security freezes and disclosures of consumer credit reportsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedEstablishing a student loan bill of rightsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–0 · PassedCommunication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedRegulating and insuring short-term rentalsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)31–6 · 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