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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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Rebecca L. RauschState Senator, Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex · Democrat
Michael J. SoterState Representative, 8th Worcester · RepublicanElection Day · Tuesday, Nov 3
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454 votes
Authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators38–2 · PassedRelative to disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)40–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators154–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators40–0 · PassedModernizing firearm lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators124–33 · PassedEnhancing the market review processApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–2 · PassedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–33 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill9–30 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill7–32 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill14–25 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill10–30 · Amendment rejectedModernizing firearm lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators35–5 · PassedModernizing firearm lawsMotion to have Clerk read Bill6–34 · Did not passModernizing firearm lawsMotion to postpone5–35 · Did not passModernizing firearm lawsSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now35–5 · PassedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill7–32 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill39–0 · Amendment adoptedUpgrading the grid and protecting ratepayersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)131–25 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)40–0 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill5–34 · Amendment rejectedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill6–33 · Amendment rejectedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill35–4 · Amendment adoptedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill31–9 · Amendment adoptedProviding protections for reproductive or gender-affirming care location informationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)159–0 · 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