Senate roll calls, 1959-1992.

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Senate roll calls, 1959-1992.

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The Senate clerk maintains an account of actions taken by the Senate of the General Court for each day of the legislative session. Roll calls are the record of voting on any legislative action taken upon a call for yeas and nays (Senate rules, 55-57A).

7.53 cubic ft. (22 boxes)

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