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Michael J. BarrettState Senator, Third Middlesex · Democrat
John J. Lawn, Jr.State Representative, 10th Middlesex · Democrat
Thomas M. StanleyState Representative, 9th Middlesex · DemocratThis town is split between districts, so only some of these represent your street.
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2,457 votes across 4 sessions
Enhancing child welfare protectionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)39–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)154–2 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026On adoption of Consolidated Amendment A156–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill28–128 · Amendment rejectedRelative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)156–0 · PassedImplementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)156–0 · PassedRegarding free expressionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)153–3 · PassedRegarding free expressionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill23–133 · Amendment rejectedRegarding free expressionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill2–154 · Amendment rejectedEstablishing the Massachusetts data privacy actApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)146–0 · PassedEstablishing the Massachusetts data privacy actOn adoption of Consolidated Amendment A146–0 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated dis…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the bill150–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAmending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilitiesOn adoption of a still further amendment150–0 · Amendment adoptedProviding for the exchange of certain park land in the town of LexingtonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor149–0 · PassedFinancing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedProviding for the exchange of certain park land in the town of LexingtonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor39–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators37–3 · PassedRelative to benefits for teachersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)39–0 · PassedPromoting transparency and public access in state governmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)125–28 · PassedFinancing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor152–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators153–0 · PassedRESOLUTIONS RESPONDING TO THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT’S ORDER OF MAY 7, 2026, AND ENHANCING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCYQuestion on adoption of the resolutions33–6 · 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