Sen. Millett ends 127th Legislature with 100 percent voting record

AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats wrapped up the 127th Maine Legislature with near-perfect attendance and voting records.

Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, was one of 10 Democrats currently serving in the Senate who had perfect attendance and voting scores over the two years of the 127th Legislature. That score means she voted on, or was excused from, every single roll call vote.

“It’s not enough to simply be elected and call yourself a senator,” said Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, who also had a perfect voting record in 2016 and 2017. “You have to do the work. I’m proud of my voting record, and what it means for the people of my district.”

Votes during the 127th Legislature included passage of a $6.7 billion budget that cut taxes for everyday Mainers by more than $135 million while investing in public education, job training, law enforcement and health care for seniors.

Lawmakers also put significant resources toward fighting the ongoing drug crisis by investing in treatment and recovery as well as additional MDEA agents. Votes were also cast to restore $38 million in funding for energy efficiency programs for homeowners and businesses, and to protect the integrity of taxpayer dollars in Maine’s welfare system.

The 127th Legislature adjourned sine die on Friday, April 29.