MassVoter.com← All sessionsHow the Legislature voted, 2025–2026
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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Edward J. KennedyState Senator, First Middlesex · Democrat
Vanna HowardState Senator, First Middlesex · Democrat
Rodney M. ElliottState Representative, 16th Middlesex · Democrat
Vanna HowardState Representative, 17th Middlesex · Democrat
Tara T. HongState Representative, 18th Middlesex · DemocratThis town is split between districts, so only some of these represent your street.
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269 votes
Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor156–0 · PassedRequiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)158–0 · PassedRelative to benefits for teachersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)158–0 · PassedFinancing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridgesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)156–0 · PassedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)136–23 · PassedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill130–29 · Amendment adoptedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill30–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor139–6 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026On acceptance139–6 · PassedMaking certain appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before final action on the General Appropriation BillFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor144–1 · PassedMaking certain appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before final action on the General Appropriation BillApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)143–1 · PassedJoint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative SessionOn acceptance147–2 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor148–4 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators150–3 · PassedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–0 · PassedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill154–0 · Amendment adoptedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill153–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)149–1 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025On Adoption of Consolidated Amendment A149–1 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill151–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill150–1 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2026Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)151–6 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026On Adoption of Consolidated Amendment G154–3 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2026On Adoption of Consolidated Amendment F154–3 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill21–136 · Amendment rejectedFrom 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