Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote, maintains perfect voting record Courtesy of the Office of Sen. Zaffirini April 25, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Governor Dan Patrick, recognizing her 65,000th consecutive vote in the Texas Senate. Senator Zaffirini is the second-highest ranking member and highestranking female and Hispanic member of the Texas Senate.Courtesy /Office of Sen. Zaffirini As the Texas Senate considered its Local and Uncontested Calendar on the morning of Monday, April 19, Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, cast her 65,000th consecutive vote, a record unmatched among legislators not only in Texas but also nationwide. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recognized Senator Zaffirini’s “unbelievable” achievement in the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, April 20 and presented her with a personalized gavel to memorialize the occasion.