Connecticut SenateSB 1234
AN ACT PROHIBITING LIBRARIES FROM AGREEING TO CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS.
Failed 8–28Crossed party lines
What it does: To prohibit libraries in the state from entering into contracts or license agreements with publishers of electronic books and digital audiobooks that contain certain restrictions. (official summary)
The tally
Yes 8 · No 28 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Republicans | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Jason PerilloR21No
- Jeff GordonR35No
- Tony HwangR28No
The full roll (36)
Yes 8
No 28
- Bob DuffD25
- Cathy OstenD19
- Ceci MaherD26
- Christine CohenD12
- Derek SlapD5
- Doug McCroryD2
- Gary WinfieldD10
- Herron GastonD23
- James MaroneyD14
- Jan HochadelD13
- Jason PerilloR21
- Jeff GordonR35
- Joan HartleyD15
- John FonfaraD1
- Jorge CabreraD17
- Julie KushnerD24
- M.D. RahmanD4
- Mae FlexerD29
- Martha MarxD20
- Martin LooneyD11
- Matt LesserD9
- Norm NeedlemanD33
- Pat MillerD27
- Paul HonigD8
- Rick LopesD6
- Saud AnwarD3
- Sujata Gadkar-WilcoxD22
- Tony HwangR28
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.