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Bill Keating

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 9th District

Democrat · Since 2011 · Next election: 2026 · Age 74

Official name: William R. Keating

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Bill Keating is the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 9th District, a Democrat serving since 2011.

Keating has served in the House longer than 350 of its 438 other members and longer than 5 of Massachusetts's 8 other House members.

Keating sits on 2 committees: Foreign Affairs and Armed Services.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Keating voted in 136 of 139 roll calls (98%). In that period, 38 bills Keating sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Keating has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 136 of 139 roll calls (98%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Keating voted with the majority of House Democrats on 134 roll calls and against it on 2.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes

Bill Keating's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultBill KeatingNote
Sep 16No. 308On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposesPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Jul 21No. 258On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800Agreed toNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 11No. 222On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Res. 1335Condemning actors seeking to defraud the U.S. Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that government-wide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the U.S., and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before paymentPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 8No. 209On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 8428Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 8No. 208On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 8466TRUE Accountability ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote

Legislation

22 bills sponsored and 337 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 2306 Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    This bill extends through 2032 the Adams Memorial Commission, whose purpose is to establish a permanent memorial in Washington, DC, to honor John Adams and his legacy.

  • H.R. 6130 ASAP Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

  • H.R. 10473 Justice for Ukrainian Children Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Campaign finance

Raised
$422,462
Spent
$592,807
Cash on hand
$495,522

2026 election cycle, through Aug 12, 2026 · FEC H0MA10082

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