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Every recorded vote in the Massachusetts House and Senate during the 2025–2026 session (the latest in our archive). The tally, what it means, and who voted how. No scores, no grades.
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Jason M. LewisState Senator, Fifth Middlesex · Democrat
Bradley H. Jones, Jr.State Representative, 20th Middlesex · Republican
Richard M. HaggertyState Representative, 30th Middlesex · DemocratThis town is split between districts, so only some of these represent your street.
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269 votes
Requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting eventsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill26–130 · Amendment rejectedTo allow the town of Hingham to use municipal property as the location for a center for active livingFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor154–0 · PassedRelative to preparing apprentices in the commonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)154–1 · PassedDesignating Domestic Workers' Rights DayApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)156–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements in certain parcels of land to the city of LowellFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor153–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLCFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor156–0 · PassedRequiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violenceApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)158–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor149–9 · PassedAuthorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor158–0 · PassedResolutions rescinding previous Article V Convention applicationsOn adoption of the resolutions155–3 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators145–8 · PassedTo build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)148–5 · PassedTo build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformationOn adoption of consolidated amendment A149–4 · Amendment adoptedTo improve Massachusetts home careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–1 · PassedTo improve Massachusetts home careAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill154–0 · Amendment adoptedAmending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)154–0 · PassedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)155–0 · PassedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill155–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill133–22 · Amendment adoptedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill133–22 · Amendment adoptedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill140–15 · Amendment adoptedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill23–131 · Amendment rejectedExpanding student access to the state seal of biliteracyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)155–0 · PassedRelative to personal financial literacy educationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)155–0 · PassedEnhancing child welfare protectionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)159–1 · 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