H2026Introduced in the House
Order relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions
Introduced by William Galvin, District 06-NOR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions (House, No. 2026). February 24, 2025.
Where it stands
See S18
February 25, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Order adopted - 128 YEAS to 23 NAYS · February 25, 2025
128
Yes
23
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Flanagan | 01-BAR | Yes |
| John Barrett | 01-BER | Yes |
| Michael Chaisson | 01-BRI | No |
| Dawne Shand | 01-ESS | Yes |
| Natalie Blais | 01-FRA | Yes |
| Todd Smola | 01-HAM | No |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | 01-HAM | Yes |
| Margaret Scarsdale | 01-MID | Yes |
| Bruce Ayers | 01-NOR | Yes |
| Michelle Badger | 01-PLY | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to the temporary committee on House Rules
Reported from the temporary committee on House Rules
Committee recommended ought to be adopted
Rules suspended
Order adopted, see H60
Question on adoption
Postponed to Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm
Rules suspended
Amendment 1 rejected
Amendment 2 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 13 )
Amendment 3 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 14 )
Amendment 4 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 15 )
Amendment 5 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 16 )
Amendment 6 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 17 )
Amendment 7 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 18 )
Order adopted - 128 YEAS to 23 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 19 )
See S18
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