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Every recorded vote in the Massachusetts House and Senate during the 2023–2024 session. The tally, what it means, and who voted how. No scores, no grades.
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Your legislators in Watertown (2023–2024)
William N. BrownsbergerState Senator, Suffolk and Middlesex · Democrat
John J. Lawn, Jr.State Representative, 10th Middlesex · Democrat
Steven OwensState Representative, 29th Middlesex · DemocratThis town is split between districts, so only some of these represent your street.
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3
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203 votes
Supplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill154–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill129–25 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill154–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill29–125 · Amendment rejectedTo provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in MassachusettsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)154–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of North Reading to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor150–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill151–0 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city of Fall RiverFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor156–0 · PassedTo improve quality and oversight of long-term careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)158–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)153–0 · Attendance checkSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2023Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)133–25 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2023On Consolidated Amendment A157–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2023Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill28–128 · Amendment rejectedPermitting the town of Wakefield to convey an easement to the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light DepartmentFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor158–0 · PassedProviding for unlimited free phone calls to incarcerated individualsFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor132–26 · PassedModernizing firearm lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)120–38 · PassedModernizing firearm lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill26–133 · Amendment rejectedModernizing firearm lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill158–0 · Amendment adoptedModernizing firearm laws"Shall the decis ion of the Chair stand?'132–27 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)148–8 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2024item 7004-0102 Homeless Shelters130–24 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2024item 7002-0025 Agency Oper. & Outreach129–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2024item 7002-2022 Commun. Foundation Grants129–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2024item 4800-0200 DCF Resource Centers154–0 · 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