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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 promote and enhance civic engagementAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators152–0 · PassedRelative to consumer protection from security breachesAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators152–0 · PassedAmending the authorization for the exchange of an easement in the control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to facilitate a project imp…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor152–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthApprove 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 bill27–10 · Amendment adoptedRelative to firefighters cessation programApprove 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 bill7–29 · Amendment rejectedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill36–0 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing the city of Cambridge to use certain land used for open recreational purposes for traffic reconfigurationFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Falmouth to transfer a parcel of land commonly known as the Farley BogFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels to the town of ShrewsburyFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedAmending the authorization for the exchange of an easement in the control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to facilitate a project imp…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedAuthorizing the transfer of care and control of certain parcels of land in Middleborough from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Fish and GameFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Northampton to release a certain conservation easementFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor38–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Fishing Industry Impact Task Force38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill8–30 · Amendment rejectedRelative to consumer protection from security breachesAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators38–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: EMAC Tax Credit38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Naming WCTF Grants in Honor of Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: A brief reprieve from the sales tax burden on the citizens of the commonwealth31–6 · Amendment adoptedTo promote and enhance civic engagementAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators37–0 · PassedFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedPromoting net neutrality and consumer protectionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedTo strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slaveryApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedTo strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slaveryAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · 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