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Massachusetts SenateH5469

An Act promoting transparency and public access in state government

Passed 34–6Party-line

What it does: On the version voted Jun 3, 2026: Lets the State Auditor audit administrative functions of the House, Senate and joint legislative operations, sets a public-records process for legislative records, covers the governor's office under the public records law, and appropriates $250,000 each for implementation. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Question on passing the bill to be engrossed

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The tally

Yes 34 · No 6 · Not voting 0

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats3410
Republicans050

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (40)

Yes 34

No 6

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.