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U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 1st District

Richard E. Neal

Democrat 19th term Up 2026 Ranking · Ways and Means

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we measure

Campaign money, 2025–26$2.5M raised · top committee givers: Sammons Enterprises, Abbott Laboratories, Aflac Breaks with Democrats most onCrime and Law Enforcement: 13% of party-line votes (most Democrats: 4%)
99LoyaltyMed 98
93AttendMed 98
11BipartMed 12
4BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.42

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 1989–now
37 years in CongressMore senior than 99% of the House
Breaks on
  • Crime and Law Enforcement 13%
  • Armed Forces & National Security 3%
Committees
  • Ways and Means
  • Taxation
Bills on
  • Taxation
  • Social Welfare
  • Immigration
Age
77

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Campaign money

Method

2025–26 cycle · through Aug 12, 2026

$2.5M raised

24% from individuals · 63% from PACs and other committees · cash on hand $3.3M

FEC ID H8MA02041 · filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear.

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Who funds Neal

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 377.

  1. Sammons Enterprises Corporate PAC
  2. Abbott Laboratories Corporate PAC
  3. Aflac Corporate PAC
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Neal’s own leadership PAC: Madison Pac; the. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Where Neal has influence

Bills on the move

0

None past committee yet5 introduced this Congress.

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Roles

1 leadership · 1 seat
Ranking member · Full committeeWays and Means Committee
4th minority

Talks most about

Last 3 months
Government Spending7 statements

Toured town to showcase federal investments from ARPA, IIJA, and IRA

Tariffs6 statements

Opposes Trump's capitulation to China on tariffs

International Affairs2 statements

Called on UK government to cancel controversial parade in Northern Ireland

Economic Performance1 statement

Criticized Republican economic policies and Trump administration record

Health Care Coverage1 statement

Criticized Trump administration for stripping ACA coverage

Government Operations and Politics1 statement

Demanded answers on contradictory testimony about Social Security staffing levels

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Economic Performance1 statement

Criticized Republican economic policies and Trump administration record

Health Care Coverage1 statement

Criticized Trump administration for stripping ACA coverage

Government Operations and Politics1 statement

Demanded answers on contradictory testimony about Social Security staffing levels

Fuel Prices1 statement

Criticized Republicans for inaction on inflation and high gas prices

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues1 statement

Opposed weaponizing IRS to target schools promoting diversity

Labor and Employment1 statement

Opposes administration's effort to end IRS employee collective bargaining rights

Social Welfare1 statement

Opposes Republican efforts to privatize Social Security and Trump's SSA staff cuts

Constituent Services1 statement

Secured $1 million for Forest Park Horticultural and Learning Center

Stories in Neal’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Neal breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Neal voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

  1. Crime and Law Enforcement 13% · 3 of 23 party 4%
  2. Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Neal broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
Sep 1, 2026 H.R. 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026On Motion to Recommit · This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the… Not voting Failed
202–212
Sep 1, 2026 H.Res. 1499 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production… Not voting Passed
210–208
Sep 1, 2026 H.Res. 1499 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production… Not voting Passed
212–205
Jul 21, 2026 H.R. 8800 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 Passed
265–161
Jun 4, 2026 H.Con.Res. 84 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party Yea Failed
92–324
May 20, 2026 H.Res. 1300 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of… Not voting Passed
208–207
May 20, 2026 H.Res. 1300 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of… Not voting Passed
209–207
May 14, 2026 H.R. 5625 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 Passed
308–116

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Neal is saying

All 23 statements and posts

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Neal voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.04· expected 0.64

Below expectations

Rank 421 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members

How far Neal’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 5
  2. Action in committee 0
  3. Action beyond committee 0
  4. Passed chamber 0
  5. Became law 0

5 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 5 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Neal’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Neal.

Attendance

How it’s measured
93/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 47 missed of 674

Voted on 627 of 674 roll calls; missed 47. Lower than 90% of House members.

15%100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
99/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 82 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 448 votes that split the parties. Higher than 69% of House members.

45%100%

Bipartisan

How it’s measured
11/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −1

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 59% of House members.

0%70%

Position

How it’s measured
−0.42

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

LiberalConservative

Bills, 119th Congress

Sponsored 5 (House median 26) · cosponsored 134 (median 290), 55 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Social Welfare, Immigration.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea share
Congress148 14%
Economics and Public Finance69 29%
Armed Forces & National Security59 32%
Energy36 33%
Environmental Protection33 39%
Crime and Law Enforcement31 52%
Public Lands and Natural Resources28 57%
Commerce27 78%
Government Operations and Politics26 58%
International Affairs26 92%
Show all 32 issues
IssueVotesYea share
Finance and Financial Sector21 52%
Immigration15 40%
Agriculture and Food14 57%
Labor and Employment11 73%
Science, Technology, Communications10 100%
Education9 22%
Health8 75%
Law6 33%
Transportation and Public Works6 83%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80%
Emergency Management5 100%
Native Americans5 100%
Taxation5 60%
Families4 50%
Procedural4 75%
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 100%
Housing and Community Development3 100%
Animals2 50%
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50%
Social Welfare2 50%
Water Resources Development2 100%
Government operations & elections1 0%

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Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. DSarah ElfrethMD-399%agreement
  2. DAlma S. AdamsNC-1299%agreement
  3. DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement

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Record over time

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Background

4 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we check

Background

  • EducationMaster of Business Administration, University of Hartford, 19761Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, American International College, 19721Official record

Offices held

  • 1984–1988Congressional staff1Official record
  • 1978–1984Member1Official record

Sources

  1. bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, MA-1Democrat2013–present
  • U.S. House, MA-2Democrat1989–2013

Seat

District
1
Current term
2025–2027
Age
77

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-5601
372 Cannon House Office Building
District offices
Pittsfield, Springfield

Elsewhere

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