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How the Legislature voted, 2019–2020

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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Michael J. BarrettState Senator, Third Middlesex · DemocratSimon CataldoState Representative, 14th Middlesex · DemocratRodney M. ElliottState Representative, 16th Middlesex · DemocratJames ArcieroState Representative, 2nd Middlesex · Democrat

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Jul 31, 2020 · House · S.2500Setting next-generation climate policyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)142–17 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · S.2500Setting next-generation climate policyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill159–0 · Amendment adopted

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Jul 31, 2020 · House · H.4922Relative to clean energy generation at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical SchoolFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · H.4911Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a certain portion of the Gardner Heritage State Park to the city of GardnerFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · H.4906Authorizing the city known as the town of Barnstable to grant an easementFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · H.4923Authorizing the Water Supply District of Acton to enter into a lease, license or other disposition of land held for water supply purposes for the cons…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · H.4920Designating and transferring certain land in the town of Norfolk for conservation, open space, water supply protection, and recreation purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor158–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · H.4873Regarding a parcel of land in HolyokeFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · Passed
Jul 31, 2020 · House · S.2584Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the city of SalemFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor158–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · S.2866Authorizing the town of Harvard to convey an easement over a certain parcel of conservation landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor158–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · S.2628Authorizing the city of Gloucester to use certain lands for municipal school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · S.2500Setting next-generation climate policyon adoption of Consolidated "A"159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · H.4844Authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to release easements upon certain real property in the town of StonehamFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor159–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · House · S.2781Authorizing the release of an agricultural preservation restriction of certain land in PlymouthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor158–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · HouseVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)159–0 · Attendance checkJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4922Relative to clean energy generation at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical SchoolFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4923Authorizing the Water Supply District of Acton to enter into a lease, license or other disposition of land held for water supply purposes for the cons…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4920Designating and transferring certain land in the town of Norfolk for conservation, open space, water supply protection, and recreation purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4911Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a certain portion of the Gardner Heritage State Park to the city of GardnerFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4906Authorizing the city known as the town of Barnstable to grant an easementFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4873Regarding a parcel of land in HolyokeFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · H.4844Authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to release easements upon certain real property in the town of StonehamFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · S.2866Authorizing the town of Harvard to convey an easement over a certain parcel of conservation landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · S.2781Authorizing the release of an agricultural preservation restriction of certain land in PlymouthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedJul 31, 2020 · Senate · S.2628Authorizing the city of Gloucester to use certain lands for municipal school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · Passed
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