Sen. Patrick earns perfect voting record in 127th Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Patrick, D-Rumford, had a perfect attendance and voting record during the recently concluded legislative session.

Sen. Patrick cast 271 votes during the 2nd Regular Session of the 127th Maine Legislature — 100 percent of the votes recorded.

“Being the people’s voice in Augusta is a responsibility I don’t take lightly,” said Sen. Patrick. “I’m proud of my voting record because it means I was doing what I was elected to do: take votes on the issues that matter to my constituents.”

During the 2nd Regular Session, lawmakers cast votes to step up the fight against drug addiction, increase investments in local schools, cut taxes for Maine homeowners and businesses and boost integrity in Maine’s welfare system.

Sen. Patrick also had a 100 percent attendance record during the 1st Regular Session in 2015. All told, he didn’t miss a single vote since his re-election in 2014.