Saud Anwar

Senator Anwar Receives Perfect Voting Record in 2019 Session

HARTFORD – This week, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) received a perfect voting record in the 2019 legislative session. Out of a possible 444 votes, Sen. Anwar participated in 424, with the remaining 20 being held before his swearing-in on March 1, according to statistics released this week.

“After winning a special election to become Senator in February, I am proud that I did not miss a single vote,” said Sen. Anwar. “It is important to me that I represent my district fully, and that means ensuring we have a say in every matter that comes before the Senate. I will work to achieve a similar rate of success next year.”

Sen. Anwar was present for all 424 votes held after his swearing-in this session. He is one of only 16 Senators – 11 of them Democrats – who achieved a 100 percent voting rate in the 2019 session.