Maine SenateLD 1968
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement
Passed 18–15Party-line
What it does: As introduced, removes set dollar amounts for legislators' meal and housing allowances and has the Legislative Council set them, capped at the federal per diem rate. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: ENACTMENT — Enactment (L.D. 1968) (H.P. 1312)
The tally
Yes 18 · No 15 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| Republicans | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (35)
Yes 18
No 15
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.