U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 6th District
Seth Moulton
Position · −0.29
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 23%
- Labor and Employment 14%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- International Affairs
- Age
- 47
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RJohn Deaton$1.6M
Bottom line
- Not on the November ballot: MA-6 is an open seat with 2 nominees.
- Has missed 101 of 674 roll calls this Congress (15%), more than 98% of House members.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.48 against 0.50 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 Massachusetts-specific).
- Breaks with Democrats most on Finance and Financial Sector: voted against them on 23% of party-line votes (3 of 13), against 8% for most Democrats.
Where Moulton has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Strategic Forces (Armed Services)
- Armed Services · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 17th in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.Con.Res. 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3692 Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2215 Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act · Became law
Talks most about
Stories in Moulton’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Moulton breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Moulton voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
- Labor and Employment 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%
- International Affairs 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Moulton has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Moulton broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Moulton is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Presented the 2026 Peter J. Gomes Service Award to Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett.
“Brigadier General Gayle-Bennett embodies the very best of our community and the spirit of service that Reverend Gomes taught us to uphold.”
Veterans RecognitionAI-read
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Moulton Announces Honorees for the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award
Announced five honorees for 11th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award recognizing community volunteers.
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Delivered opening remarks at hearing on Chinese human rights abuses ahead of Xi summit.
“And on diplomacy, that brings us back to where I began: the question of moral leadership. Who will be the next great superpower leader of the world? The question, not just of power, but of values. This administration seems to throw those values out the window. It's critical we get them back. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”
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House Passes Moulton’s War Powers Resolution to Reclaim Congressional Authority to Declare War
House passed Moulton's resolution to reclaim congressional authority to end Iran war.
“in Iran, a claim undercut by continued American casualties, an Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, rising gas prices, and a nuclear program that remains intact. Eighteen U.S. servicemembers have been killed and American military installations have come under direct attack since the conflict began, at a cost exceeding $38…”
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Newsletter: Moulton Minutes: August Edition
As August wraps up, I wanted to share a few things my team and I have been working on both in Washington and back home in Massachusetts.
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Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) visited the Home Base National Center of Excellence to tour its state-of-the-art facilities, meet with leadership, and discuss how federal policy directly impacts mental healthcare for veterans,…
“Home Base is filling critical gaps in veteran care by eliminating barriers that too often prevent service members from getting help.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Moulton voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 40 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Moulton’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 Massachusetts-specific
- H.R. 2215 Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study ActRedesignates Salem Maritime National Historic Site as a National Historical Park. AI-readBecame law Jul 15, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLocal or single-entity · Massachusetts
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 688 (median 289), 280 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Public Lands and Natural Resources, International Affairs.
- H.R. 10404 For the relief of Sindy Gualdina Rodriguez-Fernandez.Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10059 Building Safer Streets ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9812 Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9523 TPS Relief ActImmigration · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9036 American High-Speed Rail ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8858 Protecting American Voters’ Rights ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran without explicit congressional authorization. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8148 Prediction Market RISK ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 143 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 66 | 26% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 57 | 32% |
| Energy | 32 | 38% |
| Environmental Protection | 29 | 41% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 28 | 39% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 23 | 70% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 23 | 52% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 22 | 50% |
| Commerce | 20 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 20 | 100% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Immigration | 13 | 38% |
| Education | 12 | 33% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 8 | 88% |
| Health | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 6 | 83% |
| Law | 5 | 40% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Animals | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Moulton voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DJulia BrownleyCA-2698%agreement
- DMelanie A. StansburyNM-198%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Moulton most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Moulton’s campaign raised $12.4M: $11.7M (94%) from individuals and $482K (4%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.7M.
Through Aug 12, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Moulton
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 84.
- Votevets Independent PAC
- Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Moulton this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inMoulton’s own leadership PAC: Serve America PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Moulton’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MA-6Democrat2015–present
Seat
- State
- Massachusetts
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 47
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-8020
1126 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Salem
- Website
- moulton.house.gov
- CongressmanSethMoulton
- repmoulton
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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