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Republican
· State Senator
Ryan Fattman
Represents District Worcester and Hampden in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 72 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 217 of 217 roll calls · Senate median 100%
Their bills that became law
5 of 118
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
217
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 Ryan Fattman 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 Ryan Fattman sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Ryan Fattman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 72 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
S16 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #14 · 2025-02-12 · Failed 12–26
S2722 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #9 · 2025-11-19 · Failed 11–26
S3 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #924 · 2025-05-22 · Failed 12–28
S3072 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #67 · 2026-05-07 · Failed 10–29
S15 · Proposed Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
Senate Amendment #22 · 2025-02-12 · Failed 9–29
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.
Mark MontignyDemocrat · District Second Bristol and Plymouth · 62 shared contested votes
31%
John KeenanDemocrat · District Norfolk and Plymouth · 62 shared contested votes
26%
Mike MooreDemocrat · District Second Worcester · 62 shared contested votes
19%
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 (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ryan Fattman 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.
Introduced118
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers5
Became law5
Never left committee108
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 5 bills that became law this session.
Relative to the water and sewer commission of the town of Hopedale
By Representative Murray of Milford and Senator Fattman, a joint petition of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) that the water and sewer commission of the town of Hopedale be authorized to be the appointing authority for all employees of the water and…
Not out of committeeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling · 2026-10-01
Authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton
That the town of Upton be authorized to continue the employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Passed one chamberRead second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed · 2026-10-01
Amending the town charter in the town of Oxford
For legislation to amend the town charter in the town of Oxford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Passed one chamberRead second, ordered to a third reading, read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed · 2026-10-01
Relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge
For legislation relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge. Public Service. [Local approval received.]
Passed one chamberRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-09-28
Relative to arbovirus in the Commonwealth
For legislation relative to arbovirus in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258 · 2026-08-20
Expanding options for EMT paramedics
For legislation to expand options for EMT paramedics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258 · 2026-08-20
Authorizing the town of Webster to grant a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
That the town of Webster be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeHearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only · 2026-08-18
Establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities
For legislation to establish an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Stimulating small business investment
For legislation to stimulate small business investment. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Exempting residential security systems from sales tax
For legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Reducing the costs for adoption
For legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Updating the estate tax
For legislation to update the estate tax bring Massachusetts in line with the federal level threshold for taxable estates and credits. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Establishing a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth
For legislation to establish a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Abolishing the death tax
For legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax
Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5596 · 2026-07-23
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H5629 · 2026-07-31
Enhancing child welfare protections (Senate Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence Roll Call #229)
S3236 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of land (Senate Enacted Roll Call #235)
S3237 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement (Senate Enacted Roll Call #238)
H5627 · 2026-07-31
To improve Massachusetts home care (Senate Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence Roll Call #228)
S3235 · 2026-07-31
Relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth (Senate Enacted Roll Call #234)
H5531 · 2026-07-31
Relative to James J. O'Neil Park (Senate Enacted Roll Call #230)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #231)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #236)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #232)
S3188 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land (Senate Enacted Roll Call #233)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #237)
H5463 · 2026-07-30
Relative to a conservation restriction in the town of Middleton (Senate Enacted Roll Call #223)
H5379 · 2026-07-30
Relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield (Senate Enacted Roll Call #220)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #225)
S3200 · 2026-07-30
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #17)
S3200 · 2026-07-30
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #18)
H5614 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield (Senate Enacted Roll Call #226)
H5561 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Norton (Senate Enacted Roll Call #221)
H5469 · 2026-07-30
Promoting transparency and public access in state government (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #217)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #227)
S3160 · 2026-07-30
Relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District (Senate Enacted Roll Call #219)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #224)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #222)
S3052 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes. (Senate Enacted Roll Call #218)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #209)
S2735 · 2026-07-22
Dissolving the North Carver water district (Senate Enacted Roll Call #208)
H2250 · 2026-07-16
Dissolving the Whately Water District (Senate Enacted Roll Call #207)
S3175 · 2026-07-09
Protecting children from addictive social media feeds (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #206)
S3162 · 2026-07-01
To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #198)
H5175 · 2026-07-01
Relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #205)
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 (Senate Enacted Roll Call #200)
H5511 · 2026-06-18
Relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (Senate Enacted and laid before the Governor Roll Call #195)
S3141 · 2026-06-18
Relative to primary care for you (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #197)
H4646 · 2026-06-11
Enhancing child welfare protections (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #192)
H5470 · 2026-06-04
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (Senate Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence Roll Call #188)
H4361 · 2026-06-04
Relative to benefits for teachers (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #187)
H5375 · 2026-06-04
Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges (Senate Enacted Roll Call #191)
S2963 · 2026-06-04
Authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #189)
H4843 · 2026-06-04
Providing for the exchange of certain park land in the town of Lexington (Senate Enacted Roll Call #190)
S3104 · 2026-05-28
RESOLUTIONS RESPONDING TO THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT’S ORDER OF MAY 7, 2026, AND ENHANCING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY (Senate Adopted Roll Call #186)
H5501 · 2026-05-21
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 (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #185)
H5317 · 2026-05-20
Authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston (Senate Enacted and laid before the Governor Roll Call #175)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #423)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #179)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #426)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #530)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #511)
S3083 · 2026-05-07
Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (Senate Motion)
S3072 · 2026-05-07
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #59)
S3072 · 2026-05-07
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #63)
S3072 · 2026-05-07
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #67)
H5316 · 2026-05-07
Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #158)
S3050 · 2026-04-15
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate Amendment #1)
S3050 · 2026-04-15
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate Amendment #2)
S3064 · 2026-04-15
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #152)
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