Sen. Matt Harrington
Republican Maine Senate · District 33 · Maine
+0.937Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#21 of 28Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
92.8%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
771Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-12-07 · matthew.harrington@legislature.maine.gov · legislature.maine.gov/…/District33 · legislature.maine.gov/…/district33 · legislature.maine.gov/…/83 · mesenategop.com/…/senator-matt-harrington · Open States ID f4b39a4f-3a31-4e15-9b0a-459cb260f535
Capitol: 3 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-1505
Where they sit in the Maine Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Maine Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Matt Harrington. 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 Matt Harrington.
Committees
- Energy, Utilities and Technology
- Legislative Council
- Senatorial Vote
- State House Facilities
Recent votes (latest 60 of 771 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | LD 1911 Reconsideration - Veto An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Certain Crimes | Nay | Fail 20–11 |
| 2026-04-29 | LD 127 RECEDE AND CONCUR An Act To Strengthen Legislative Oversight Of Government Agencies And Programs By Reaffirming The Legislature'S Access To Confidential Records | Yea | Pass 22–9 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 299 ADOPT SENATE AMENDMENT (S-717) to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Yea | Fail 17–17 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 493 ENACTMENT An Act To Expand Testing For Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To Private Drinking Water Wells | Nay | Pass 21–13 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 299 PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Nay | Pass 29–6 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 2054 RECEDE AND CONCUR An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Yea | Pass 24–10 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 307 ENACTMENT An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities And Technology | Nay | Pass 21–13 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 1519 ENACTMENT An Act To Create A Stewardship Program For Electronic Smoking Devices And Related Products | Nay | Pass 21–13 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 2054 RECONSIDER An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Nay | Fail 0–33 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 299 ADOPT SENATE AMENDMENT (S-709) to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Nay | Pass 27–7 |
| 2026-04-14 | LD 299 ENACTMENT-BOND ISSUE An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Nay | Pass 23–10 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 785 ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED An Act To Enact The Remaining Recommendations Of The Task Force On Changes To The Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act | Yea | Pass 22–11 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 2230 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Invest In The Construction Of Industrialized Housing | Nay | Pass 20–13 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 1847 ACCEPT REPORT 'B' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED An Act To Institute Testing And Tracking Of Medical Use Cannabis And Cannabis Products Similar To Adult Use Cannabis And Cannabis Products, Dedicate A Portion Of The Adult Use Cannabis Sales And Excise Tax To Medical Use | Yea | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 713 INDEFINITELY POSTPONE An Act Regarding Taxation | Yea | Fail 14–20 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 2155 ENACTMENT An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Yea | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 579 RECEDE AND CONCUR An Act To Include Certain Mental Health Workers Under The 1998 Special Plan For Retirement | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 2173 ACCEPT REPORT An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Housing Developments And Accessory Dwelling Units | Nay | Pass 20–13 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 2220 ENACTMENT An Act To Establish The Maine Home Energy Navigator And Coaching Resource Hub | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 1803 INSIST An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Optometric Practice | Yea | Pass 30–4 |
| 2026-04-13 | LD 2226 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Amend The Essential Programs And Services School Funding Formula | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1803 ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Optometric Practice | Nay | Fail 9–26 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 2150 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Establish Procedures For Restricting Access To State Property, Access To State Services And Communication With Or Through State Entities | Nay | Pass 21–13 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 2162 ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED An Act To Regulate And Prevent Children'S Access To Artificial Intelligence Chatbots With Human-Like Features And Social Artificial Intelligence Companions | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1647 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Amend The Maine Human Rights Act To Provide Additional Remedies For Educational Discrimination | Nay | Pass 21–13 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 2212 ENACTMENT An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 18–16 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 208 ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS REPORT An Act To Eliminate The 72-Hour Waiting Period On Firearm Purchases | Yea | Pass 18–17 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1457 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT Resolve, To Allow The Maine Turnpike Authority To Conduct A Pilot Program To Implement Automated Speed Control Systems In Highway Work Zones | Nay | Fail 11–24 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1009 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT An Act To Restore Full Civil Rights To Possess Firearms To Persons Previously Convicted Of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes | Nay | Fail 17–18 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 555 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT An Act To Create A Separate Department Of Child And Family Services | Nay | Fail 12–23 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1230 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT An Act To Abolish The 72-Hour Waiting Period For A Gun Purchase | Nay | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1821 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT An Act To Ensure Responsible Business Practices By Licensed Firearms Dealers | Yea | Pass 23–12 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 1009 ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Restore Full Civil Rights To Possess Firearms To Persons Previously Convicted Of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes | Yea | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-04-09 | LD 208 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Eliminate The 72-Hour Waiting Period On Firearm Purchases | Nay | Fail 17–18 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 1893 ACCEPT REPORT An Act To Establish An Independent Office Of The Child Advocate | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 1902 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT An Act To Support Nonprofit Organizations By Authorizing The Operation Of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices And Similar Sealed Ticket Games | Nay | Pass 19–16 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2155 RECEDE An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Yea | Pass 25–10 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 1917 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Allow The Sealing Of Criminal History Record Information Related To Convictions For Conduct That Is No Longer A Crime In The State | Nay | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2054 COMMIT An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Yea | Pass 19–16 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SCS-650 An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 TABLE UNTIL LATER An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Yea | Fail 14–20 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2155 ADOPT SENATE AMENDMENT (S-633) to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Yea | Pass 19–16 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 1941 PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED An Act To Implement Recommendations Of The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole | Nay | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SDS-651 An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 19–15 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 1941 ACCEPT REPORT 'C' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED An Act To Implement Recommendations Of The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole | Nay | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2165 RECEDE AND CONCUR An Act To Change Supervisory Authority Over The Capitol Police | Nay | Fail 11–22 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2018 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Amend The Requirements Governing Self-Insurance Plans In The Paid Family And Medical Leave Benefits Program | Nay | Pass 19–15 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2217 RECEDE AND CONCUR An Act Related To The Electronic Tagging Of Deer | Nay | Fail 12–23 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SES-654 An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 307 ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities And Technology | Nay | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SAS-647 An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 18–16 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 1918 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Clarify The Criminal History Record Information Act With Respect To Criminal Charges Dismissed As The Result Of A Plea Agreement | Nay | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 18–16 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2231 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Support Owners Of Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes And Tiny Homes | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2212 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of St | Nay | Pass 19–15 |
| 2026-04-08 | LD 2106 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Prohibit The Disclosure Of Nonpublic Records Without Proper Judicial Review | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-07 | LD 2100 RECEDE AND CONCUR An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements | Nay | Fail 17–14 |
| 2026-04-07 | LD 2208 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Offset Federal Cuts To Health Insurance For Certain Maine Families And Seniors | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-07 | LD 2217 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act Related To The Electronic Tagging Of Deer | Nay | Fail 4–26 |
| 2026-04-07 | LD 1059 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT An Act To Establish The Process For The Selection Of Delegates For A Convention Called Under The United States Constitution, Article V | Yea | Fail 14–17 |