Rep. Joe McGonagle
Democratic Massachusetts House · District 28th Middlesex · Massachusetts
-0.206Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#13 of 154Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
98.7%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
232Roll calls (5 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2015-01-07 · joseph.mcgonagle@mahouse.gov · malegislature.gov/…/jwm1 · malegislature.gov/…/JWM1 · Open States ID 6c3b63a2-ef13-43e5-b6de-d5e0901aa65a
Capitol: Room 171, State House 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2015
Where they sit in the Massachusetts House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Massachusetts House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Joe McGonagle. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Joe McGonagle.
Committees
- Veterans and Federal Affairs (chair)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 232 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | H 5595 H. 5595 On Engrossment An Act prioritizing patient access to care | Nay | Pass 119–33 |
| 2026-07-22 | S 2735 S. 2735 On Enactment Land Taking An Act dissolving the North Carver water district | Yea | Pass 153–0 |
| 2026-07-22 | H 5388 H. 5388 On Enactment Land Taking An Act authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion from the Open Space Acquisition Commission to the Select Board | Not Voting | Pass 154–0 |
| 2026-07-15 | H 2250 H. 2250 , changed On Enactment Land Taking An Act dissolving the Whately Water District | Yea | Pass 153–0 |
| 2026-07-09 | H 5562 H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment D An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth | Yea | Pass 150–0 |
| 2026-07-09 | H 5562 H. 5562 On passing to be engrossed as amended An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth | Yea | Pass 148–2 |
| 2026-07-09 | H 5562 H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment E An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth | Yea | Pass 149–0 |
| 2026-07-08 | H 5562 H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment C An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth | Yea | Pass 151–0 |
| 2026-07-08 | H 5562 H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment B An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth | Yea | Pass 151–0 |
| 2026-07-08 | H 5569 H. 5569 On passing to be engrossed An Act relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years | Yea | Pass 150–0 |
| 2026-07-08 | H 5562 H. 5562 On adoption of consolidated amendment A An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth | Yea | Pass 145–6 |
| 2026-07-01 | H 5555 H. 5555 On Enactment Land Taking An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Yea | Pass 142–6 |
| 2026-07-01 | S 3106 S. 3106 On Engrossment An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices | Yea | Pass 149–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | S 2916 S. 2916 On passing to be engrossed An Act improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions | Yea | Pass 149–0 |
| 2026-07-01 | H 5555 H. 5555 On acceptance of conference report An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Yea | Pass 142–6 |
| 2026-06-18 | S 3064 S. 3064 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment A An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities | Yea | Pass 153–0 |
| 2026-06-18 | S 3064 S. 3064 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment B An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities | Yea | Pass 152–0 |
| 2026-06-18 | S 3064 S. 3064 on engrossment An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities | Not Voting | Pass 151–0 |
| 2026-06-17 | H 5511 H. 5511 On acceptance of conference report An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy | Yea | Pass 153–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | S 2726 S. 2726 On adoption of amendment #4 An Act regarding free expression | Nay | Fail 23–133 |
| 2026-06-10 | S 2726 S. 2726 On adoption of amendment #3 An Act regarding free expression | Nay | Fail 2–154 |
| 2026-06-10 | S 2726 S. 2726 On passing to be engrossed, as amended An Act regarding free expression | Yea | Pass 153–3 |
| 2026-06-10 | S 1646 S. 1646 On passing to be engrossed An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes | Yea | Pass 156–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | H 5493 H. 5493 On passing to be engrossed An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects. | Yea | Pass 154–2 |
| 2026-06-10 | H 5493 H. 5493 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment A An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects. | Yea | Pass 156–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | H 5493 H. 5493 On adoption of amendment #12 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects. | Nay | Fail 28–128 |
| 2026-06-10 | H 5491 H. 5491 On passing to be engrossed An Act implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report | Yea | Pass 156–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 2963 S. 2963 On Enactment Land Taking An Act authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes | Yea | Pass 149–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 2619 S. 2619 On passing to be engrossed, as amended An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act | Yea | Pass 146–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 2563 S. 2563 On adoption of a still further amendment An Act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities | Yea | Pass 150–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | H 5470 H. 5470 On Enactment An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects | Yea | Pass 151–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | H 5478 H. 5478 on adoption of amendment An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026 | Not Voting | Pass 150–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | S 2619 S. 2619 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment A An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act | Yea | Pass 146–0 |
| 2026-06-04 | H 4843 H. 4843 On Enactment Land Taking An Act providing for the exchange of certain park land in the town of Lexington | Yea | Pass 151–0 |
| 2026-06-03 | H 5470 H. 5470 On acceptance of the conference report An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects | Yea | Pass 153–0 |
| 2026-06-03 | H 5469 H. 5469 On passing to be engrossed An Act promoting transparency and public access in state government | Yea | Pass 125–28 |
| 2026-06-03 | H 5375 H. 5375 On Enactment State Loan An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges | Yea | Pass 152–0 |
| 2026-05-20 | H 5444 H. 5444 On passing to be engrossed An Act relative to civil rights and technology | Yea | Pass 155–1 |
| 2026-05-20 | H 5443 H. 5443 On passing to be engrossed An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine | Yea | Pass 154–0 |
| 2026-05-20 | H 5441 H. 5441 On passing to be engrossed An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus | Yea | Pass 155–1 |
| 2026-05-20 | H 5441 H. 5441 On adoption of amendment #3 An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus | Nay | Fail 1–154 |
| 2026-05-20 | S 2903 S. 2903 On passing to be engrossed as amended An Act honoring Blue Star Families | Yea | Pass 156–0 |
| 2026-05-20 | S 2565 S. 2565 On passing to be engrossed as amended An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder | Yea | Pass 156–0 |
| 2026-05-20 | H 5317 H. 5317 On Enactment Land Taking An Act authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston | Yea | Pass 156–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1306 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 25–133 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1304 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 25–133 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1315 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 27–131 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1316 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 28–130 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1582 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 27–130 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment G An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Yea | Pass 158–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1587 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 27–131 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment F An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Yea | Pass 158–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of Consolidated Amendment E An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Yea | Pass 158–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1325 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 26–132 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1579 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 26–132 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1577 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 25–133 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On passing to be engrossed An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Yea | Pass 149–9 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1308 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 25–133 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1583 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 26–131 |
| 2026-04-29 | H 5500 H. 5500 On adoption of amendment #1595 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond req | Nay | Fail 25–133 |