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Republican
· Representative
Dave Vieira
Represents District 3rd Barnstable in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
82%
on 100 party-line votes · House Republicans median 94%
Cast a vote
93%
Yea or Nay on 244 of 263 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
1 of 40
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 1
Roll calls on record
263
194th General Court
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 194th General Court.
How Dave Vieira votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Dave Vieira sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Dave Vieira is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
18 of 100 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H5620 · Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment
House Enacted – 135 YEAS to 21 NAYS · 2026-07-30 · Passed 135–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5620 · Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment
House Committee of conference report accepted – 136 YEAS to 21 NAYS · 2026-07-30 · Passed 134–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
S2726 · Regarding free expression
House Amendment 4 rejected – 23 YEAS to 133 NAYS · 2026-06-10 · Failed 23–133 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5316 · Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment
House Passed to be engrossed – 134 YEAS to 21 NAYS · 2026-03-25 · Passed 134–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5305 · Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment
House Passed to be engrossed – 134 YEAS to 21 NAYS · 2026-03-25 · Passed 134–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5305 · Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment
House Amendment 14 adopted, as changed – 135 YEAS to 18 NAYS · 2026-03-25 · Passed 135–18 · most Republicans voted the other way
H5151 · Relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness
House Consolidated amendment B adopted – 139 YEAS to 16 NAYS · 2026-02-26 · Passed 139–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4672 · Relative to teacher preparation and student literacy.
House Amendment 9 adopted, as changed – 140 YEAS to 15 NAYS · 2025-10-29 · Passed 140–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4615 · Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
House Passed to be engrossed – 141 YEAS to 14 NAYS · 2025-10-15 · Passed 141–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4601 · Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.
House Passed to be engrossed – 141 YEAS to 14 NAYS · 2025-10-15 · Passed 141–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H5595 · Prioritizing patient access to care
House Enacted – 121 YEAS to 35 NAYS · 2026-07-31 · Passed 119–35
H5500 · 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 requirements, and for certain permanent improvements
House Amendment 1334 rejected – 30 YEAS to 123 NAYS · 2026-04-27 · Failed 30–118
H4000 · Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements
House Amendment 311 rejected – 30 YEAS to 126 NAYS · 2025-04-29 · Failed 30–126
H5469 · Promoting transparency and public access in state government
House Passed to be engrossed – 125 YEAS to 28 NAYS · 2026-06-03 · Passed 125–28
S2543 · Strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth
House Amendment 8 rejected – 30 YEAS to 129 NAYS · 2025-07-16 · Failed 30–129
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Colleen GarryDemocrat · District 36th Middlesex · 92 shared contested votes
38%
Dave RobertsonDemocrat · District 19th Middlesex · 94 shared contested votes
31%
Lisa FieldDemocrat · District 3rd Bristol · 55 shared contested votes
27%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (19 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Dave Vieira was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced40
Out of committee5
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee35
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
Relative to the acquisition and disposition of certain land in the town of Falmouth
Relative to the acquisition and disposition of certain land in the town of Falmouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Passed one chamberRead third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed · 2026-10-01
Authorizing the town of Falmouth to expend funds to offset certain costs associated with the installation of low pressure pumps on private property in future sewer service areas
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of David T. Vieira (by vote of the town) the town of Falmouth be authorized to expend funds to offset certain costs associated with the installation of low pressure pumps on private property in future sewer service areas…
Became lawSigned by the Governor, Chapter 136 of the Acts of 2026 · 2026-07-08
Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in the Town of Falmouth for the purpose of funding affordable housing
That the town of Falmouth be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in said town for the purpose of funding affordable housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling · 2026-07-06
Amending the home rule charter of the town of Falmouth to create the Falmouth Licensing Commission
That the town of Falmouth be authorized to amend its charter to establish the Falmouth licensing commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-06-01
Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns…
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5422 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-05-14
Relative to the charter and the town clerk in the town of Falmouth
Relative to the charter and the town clerk in the town of Falmouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeAmended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5412 · 2026-05-04
Relative to certain easements
Relative to certain easements at Chappaquiddick, Dudley, Gay Head, Herring Pond and Mashpee. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a new draft, see H5373 · 2026-04-13
Relative to short term rental inspections
Relative to short term rental inspections. Housing.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-04-13
Authorizing the town of Bourne to grant a non- transferable license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise
That the town of Bourne be authorized to grant a non-transferable license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeAccompanied a new draft, see H5347 · 2026-04-09
Relative to the replacement of the Bourne Bridge
Relative to the replacement of the Bourne Bridge by a transfer of income surtax revenue. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5318 · 2026-04-02
Relative to hunting with artificial light
For legislation to authorize the hunting of coyote with artificial light. Environment and Natural Resources.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5307 · 2026-03-30
Relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod
Relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod. Environment and Natural Resources.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5307 · 2026-03-30
Reimburse George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund
For legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5307 · 2026-03-30
Relative to outdoor heritage
For legislation to further regulate bow and arrow hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5307 · 2026-03-30
Relative to creditable service for Wayne Taylor
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of David T. Vieira (with the approval of the board of regional county commissioners) that Wayne Taylor be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H5624 · 2026-07-31
Establishing a Medal of Fidelity license plate (House Passed to be engrossed – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5627 · 2026-07-31
To improve Massachusetts home care (House Committee of conference report accepted – 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5631 · 2026-07-31
Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer (House Passed to be engrossed – 154 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S2726 · 2026-07-31
Regarding free expression (House Enacted – 156 YEAS to 1 NAYS)
H5531 · 2026-07-31
Relative to James J. O'Neil Park (House Enacted – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5595 · 2026-07-31
Prioritizing patient access to care (House Enacted – 121 YEAS to 35 NAYS)
S2653 · 2026-07-31
Updating the Move Over Law (House Passed to be engrossed – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5629 · 2026-07-31
Enhancing child welfare protections (House Committee of conference report accepted – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3236 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of land (House Enacted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3237 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement (House Enacted – 151 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5627 · 2026-07-31
To improve Massachusetts home care (House Enacted – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3235 · 2026-07-31
Relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth (House Enacted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5639 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank for the purposes pursuant to its enabling legislation for open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes (House Enacted – 151 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S2968 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes (House Enacted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5640 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes (House Enacted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3188 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land (House Enacted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3230 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover which were acquired by the town for Article XCVII purposes (House Enacted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5463 · 2026-07-30
Relative to a conservation restriction in the town of Middleton (House Enacted – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5492 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land in the town of Billerica for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path (House Enacted – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5620 · 2026-07-30
Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (House Committee of conference report accepted – 136 YEAS to 21 NAYS)
H5620 · 2026-07-30
Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (House Quorum Roll Call – 149 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5620 · 2026-07-30
Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (House Enacted – 135 YEAS to 21 NAYS)
H5614 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield (House Enacted – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5616 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust for highway purposes (House Enacted – 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3160 · 2026-07-30
Relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District (House Enacted – 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5467 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Weston from the Weston conservation commission to the select board (House Enacted – 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H4992 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the Barnstable county and the town of Bourne to convey certain parcels of land and certain interests in land in the town of Bourne (House Enacted – 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3141 · 2026-07-30
Relative to primary care for you (House Consolidated amendment A adopted – 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3141 · 2026-07-30
Relative to primary care for you (House Passed to be engrossed – 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3052 · 2026-07-29
Authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes. (House Enacted – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5621 · 2026-07-29
To improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia (House Passed to be engrossed – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5379 · 2026-07-29
Relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield (House Enacted – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5561 · 2026-07-29
Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Norton (House Enacted – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5612 · 2026-07-29
Relative to home care services (House Passed to be engrossed – 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5388 · 2026-07-22
Authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion from the Open Space Acquisition Commission to the Select Board (House Enacted – 154 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5595 · 2026-07-22
Prioritizing patient access to care (House Passed to be engrossed – 119 YEAS to 33 NAYS)
S2735 · 2026-07-22
Dissolving the North Carver water district (House Enacted – 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3028 · 2026-07-15
Promoting pet equity, treatment and safety (House Passed to be engrossed – 151 YEAS to 1 NAYS)
H2250 · 2026-07-15
Dissolving the Whately Water District (House Enacted – 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5569 · 2026-07-08
Relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years (House Passed to be engrossed – 145 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5562 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Consolidated amendment A adopted – 144 YEAS to 6 NAYS)
H5562 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Consolidated amendment B adopted – 150 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5562 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Consolidated amendment C adopted – 151 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5562 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Consolidated amendment D adopted – 150 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5562 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Consolidated amendment E adopted – 149 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5562 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Passed to be engrossed – 148 YEAS to 2 NAYS)
H5576 · 2026-07-08
Relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House Passed to be engrossed – 148 YEAS to 2 NAYS)
H5555 · 2026-07-01
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 requirements, and for certain permanent improvements (House Committee of conference report accepted – 142 YEAS to 6 NAYS)
S2916 · 2026-07-01
Improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions (House Passed to be engrossed -149 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3106 · 2026-07-01
Relative to toxic-free medical devices (House Passed to be engrossed -139 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5555 · 2026-07-01
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 requirements, and for certain permanent improvements (House Enacted – 142 YEAS to 6 NAYS)
H5511 · 2026-06-17
Relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (House Committee of conference report accepted – 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3064 · 2026-06-17
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (House Consolidated amendment A adopted – 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3064 · 2026-06-17
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (House Consolidated amendment B adopted – 152 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S3064 · 2026-06-17
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (House Passed to be engrossed – 151 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
H5491 · 2026-06-10
Implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report (House Passed to be engrossed – 155 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
S2726 · 2026-06-10
Regarding free expression (House Amendment 3 rejected – 2 YEAS to 154 NAYS)
S2726 · 2026-06-10
Regarding free expression (House Amendment 4 rejected – 23 YEAS to 133 NAYS)
S2726 · 2026-06-10
Regarding free expression (House Passed to be engrossed – 153 YEAS to 3 NAYS)
S1646 · 2026-06-10
Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes (House Passed to be engrossed – 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS)
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