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Maine HouseLD 1343

An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife

Passed 75–73Party-lineClose

What it does: On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Declares that people in Maine have a right to harvest fish and wildlife by hunting, fishing or trapping for their own nourishment, sustenance, health or well-being, subject to applicable laws and rules. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: INDEFINITELY POSTPONE

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The tally

Yes 75 · No 73 · Not voting 3

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

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats7311
Republicans0712
Other or unknown party210

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (151)

Yes 75

No 73

Not voting 3

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