2005-06 Mass Scorecard for State Representative Garrett BradleyPLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DRAFT WEBSITE WITH INCOMPLETE VOTING RECORDS | |
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| Democrat representing Third Plymouth | |
| Office: 472 | |
| Phone: (617) 722-2120 | |
| E-mail: Rep.GarrettBradley@hou.state.ma.us | |
| Website: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/member/gjb1.htm | |
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Vote selection and interpretation by representatives of Mass Scorecard without approval or participation from the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
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| Fundamental Issue in MassDems' Party Platform (Click for full text of platform section) |
Summary of related issue put to vote (Click for House Journal references) |
This Rep's vote on this issue | Party platform on this issue |
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Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS
Clause 9: Same-sex marriage |
Sep 14, 2005:Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only | Bradley: NO | Platform: NO |
| Clause 7: Church & State | Sep 20, 2005:Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance | Bradley: YES | Platform: NO |
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Part II: HEALTH CARE
Clause 14: Stem cell research |
May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 16 & 17: Mental health | Jul 14, 2005:Maintaining two state psychiatric hospitals | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 3 & 4 universal coverage | Nov 3, 2005:Employer assessment for uninsured employees | Bradley: NO | Platform: NO |
| Clause 11 & 12 MassHealth | Nov 3, 2005:Increasing benefits under MassHealth | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Part III: EDUCATION | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH
Clause 3, corporate tax havens |
Jun 15, 2005:Closing $85 million in corporate tax loopholes | Bradley: NO | Platform: YES |
| Clause 14, tax breaks to wealthy | Jun 15, 2005:Capital gains tax rebates | Bradley: YES | Platform: NO |
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Part V: LABOR
Clause 13, immigrant rights |
Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants | Bradley: NO | Platform: YES |
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Part VI: HOUSING
Clause 1 & 3: Homelessness |
Jul 14, 2005:Veto override for $220K for homelessness | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 5, housing subsidy | Nov 3, 2005:$2 million for Mass Rental Voucher Program | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
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Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY
Clause 3: Safety net |
Jul 14, 2005:Studying how MA can overcome federal workfare rules | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 2 and 3, safety net | Sep 22, 2005:Restricting welfare benefits to 5 years | Bradley: YES | Platform: NO |
| Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME
Clause 3: Death penalty |
Nov 15, 2005:Reinstating capital punishment | Bradley: NO | Platform: NO |
| Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES
Clause 4: Local aid |
Apr 29, 2005:Replacing restrictions on local aid allocations | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts | Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5% | Bradley: YES | Platform: YES |
| Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform: | 11 out of 16 votes. | ||
| Summary letter grade: A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60% | D | ||
Accord with the Democratic Party Platform is determined by representatives of Mass Scorecard and has no approval by nor association with the Massachusetts Democratic Party.