People / Compare / James P. McGovern and William R. Keating
How do James P. McGovern and William R. Keating compare?
James P. McGovern and William R. Keating voted the same way on 95% of the 628 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent Massachusetts in the House.
| Measure | McGovern | Keating | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 95% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 8% | 12% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: McGovern · Voteview: Keating · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 76% |
| International Affairs | 86% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 95% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 96% |
| Labor and Employment | 82% |
| Agriculture and Food | 86% |