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Every recorded vote in the Massachusetts House and Senate during the 2019–2020 session. The tally, what it means, and who voted how. No scores, no grades.
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John F. KeenanState Senator, Norfolk and Plymouth · Democrat
William J. Driscoll, Jr.State Senator, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol · Democrat
Mark J. CusackState Representative, 5th Norfolk · DemocratThis town is split between districts, so only some of these represent your street.
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3
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479 votes
Supplemental budget for fiscal year 2019Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor33–5 · PassedTo lift the cap on kidsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–1 · PassedTo lift the cap on kidsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–31 · Amendment rejectedRelative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minorsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)34–0 · PassedRelative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minorsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–32 · Amendment rejectedRelative to the constitutionality of pending legislationQuestion on adoption of the Order6–32 · Did not passProposed Senate Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2019-2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–33 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2019-2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–33 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2019-2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill8–31 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate for 2019-2020Add 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 2019-2020Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the Joint Rules governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the Joint Rules governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill8–31 · Amendment rejectedProposed Joint Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the Joint Rules governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the Joint Rules governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules recommended by the temporary committee on Rules to be adopted as the Joint Rules governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth to be preserved for municipal park and open space purposes located at…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now33–7 · PassedVote without a bill number-- Time of meeting33–7 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now29–10 · PassedEnabling partnerships for growthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)40–0 · PassedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorQuestion on sustaining the ruling of the Chair36–4 · PassedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill16–23 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now34–6 · PassedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now36–4 · 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