U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 9th District
William R. Keating
Position · −0.33
- In office
- House 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 21% · Immigration 14%
- Committees
- Armed Services · Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- International Affairs · Native Americans · Immigration
- Age
- 74
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Keating has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Europe (Foreign Affairs)
- Armed Services · 8th in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Affairs · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 681 To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the “Long-Term Leasing Act”), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes · Out of committee
- H.R. 2505 Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2504 The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
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Where Keating breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Keating voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 21% · 5 of 24 party 4%
- Immigration 14% · 2 of 14 party 0%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
See all 6 issues where Keating has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Keating broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 03/27/26 | Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution | Not voting |
| 03/27/26 | Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question | Not voting |
| 03/18/26 | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026On Passage · This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 02/25/26 | Homeowner Energy Freedom ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill repeals the Department of Energy's (1) high-efficiency electric home rebate program for certain electrification projects in low-… | Not voting |
| 01/14/26 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Keating is saying
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KEATING REPORT REVEALS TRUMP ADMIN’S CORRUPT POLICIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
This report, the result of almost a yearlong investigation, demonstrates how the Trump administration’s decisions to delist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and facilitate the concession for the Southern Interconnection Gas Pipeline have…
“President Trump has fostered an environment of corruption in the White House that is spilling over into his dealings around the world. In Bosnia, I believe the Trump administration’s decisions regarding Milorad Dodik and the Southern Interconnection Gas Pipeline have furthered this corruption and enabled the…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Keating voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 251 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Keating’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 337 (median 289), 34 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Native Americans, Immigration.
- H.R. 10095 To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.International Affairs · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9552 NOPE Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1393 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes.Congress · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7016 No Funds for NATO Invasion ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8929 To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.International Affairs · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8176 Moldova Support Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8086 To establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State, and for other purposes.International Affairs · Introduced Mar 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2504 The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025Authorizes U.S.-European cooperation on nuclear energy development and deployment. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 32% | Pro |
| Energy | 34 | 29% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 58% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 56% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 58% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 23 | 57% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 23 | 91% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 50% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Education | 14 | 29% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DRichard E. NealMA-198%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Keating most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Keating’s campaign raised $422K: $252K (60%) from individuals and $170K (40%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $496K.
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 Keating
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 61.
- Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
- RTX Corporation Corporate PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Keating this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MA-9Democrat2013–present
- U.S. House, MA-10Democrat2011–2013
Seat
- State
- Massachusetts
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 74
Committees and roles
- Armed Services
- Foreign Affairs
- Europe Ranking Member
- Middle East and North Africa
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3111
2372 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- New Bedford, Plymouth, Hyannis
- Website
- keating.house.gov
- Congressman.Keating
- YouTube
- RepBillKeating
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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