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Representative for Massachusetts District 9

Born

September 6, 1952

Age 73

Phone

(202) 225-3111

Office

2372 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 9

William R. Keating

William Richard Keating is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he first entered Congress in 2011, representing Massachusetts's 10th congressional district until redistricting. Keating's district includes Cape Cod and most of the South Coast. He raised his profile advocating for criminal justice issues in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court from 1977 to 1999 before becoming district attorney of Norfolk County, where he served three terms before being elected to Congress.

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Voting Record — 582

Yes41%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting6%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 9

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William R. Keating

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 9

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William R.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 75 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.gov2d ago(source)

Congratulations and thank you to the Town of Yarmouth and all involved on such a meaningful observance of the 250th anniversary of the Town’s Declaration of Independence and recognition of the 447 men of Old Yarmouth who fought in the Revolution.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.gov4d ago(source)

Over 160 years after emancipation on Juneteenth, Donald Trump and the GOP are doing everything in their power to rip away the freedoms that generations of courageous Americans have fought and died to preserve. I refuse to stand down, and together, we will continue to fight for a more perfect union.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJun 5(source)

Yesterday, the House passed via discharge petition the Ukraine Support Act. In the absence of House GOP action, House Democrats and a few brave Republicans reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. This bill includes billions in vital assistance to Ukraine and comprehensive anti-Russia sanctions.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJun 5(source)

Thank you @repmarktakano.bsky.social!

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Shoutout to @keating.house.gov for hosting the 8th stop of my #EndHungerNow tour in New Bedford! Folks at the Pace Community Food Center & the culinary center at New Bedford Public Schools are doing great work to make sure everyone has access to healthy & nutritious food. Thanks for all you do!

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJun 3(source)

President Trump's war of choice in Iran is costing Americans millions. Tonight, I voted yes with the majority of House Members to pass an Iran war powers resolution making clear my opposition to this war. The House has spoken, and President Trump must end it.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJun 3(source)

Earlier today I asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his failure to address the seriousness of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. My full five minutes on this and other topics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dnzgWD10xM

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMay 26(source)

Destroy the facts, replace it with their own propaganda and replace an independent justice system with one they control. This is what authoritarian run countries do. NPR Story: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5834992/trump-deletes-jan-6-info

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMay 21(source)

Trump's deeply unpopular war in Iran has cost the American people billions. But instead of letting the House vote to end the war, Republicans canceled the vote. Speaker Johnson can't prolong the inevitable and it is time Republicans face up to the reality that this war must end.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMay 20(source)

As a friend who served with Barney Frank from the Massachusetts House to the United States House, I saw up close Barney's commitment to the needs of the most needy. His legislative style encompassed skill, intellect, and, most importantly, pragmatism. Full Stmt:

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMay 13(source)

I am proud to lead the Ukraine Support Act with Reps. Meeks and Hoyer. The Discharge petition on this legislation now has 218 signatures and sends a strong message to President Trump and Speaker Johnson that the majority of the House supports the US fulfilling our promises to Ukraine.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govApr 29(source)

Today I took my five minutes at Armed Services to call out Pete Hegseth to his face instead of giving him an opportunity to spew out even more of his convoluted BS.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govApr 11(source)

Rihan is in a cell in Plymouth right now because his dad, Zia, was an interpreter for U.S. forces in Afghanistan. I met with Zia while he was in ICE custody himself last summer - he spoke with such pride about his kids. We will fight this. https://loom.ly/5qjnEnY

Straight-A CT student ‘brutally imprisoned’ by ICE, leaders say. His dad had helped US military.

“The family followed all the rules and has done everything right. It’s the government that is not following its own rules,” said attorney Lauren Petersen.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govApr 10(source)

The 25th Amendment warrants attention and discussion, even if we know we can’t necessarily depend on a cabinet full of people chosen for their allegiance to Trump to initiate the process.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govApr 7(source)

The Speaker must reconvene Congress so we can hold hearings and cast votes to reign in this out of control President and his actions, his words, and his illegal war of choice. My full statement:

The President’s statements about Iran are horrible, destabilizing, destructive, and clearly demonstrate that he is not only unqualified but also unfit for office. Threatening to destroy an entire civilization is obviously a war crime, and it should be condemned by all Americans, including my Republican colleagues in Congress.

But that’s not enough - the power enshrined in Congress by our Constitution is not the power to issue statements on social media, our power is to legislate and act as a check on the executive branch. We should be in Washington right now, and the only person stopping us from ending this extended recess and holding Donald Trump accountable is Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Speaker must reconvene Congress so we can hold hearings and cast votes to reign in this out of control President and his actions, his words, and his illegal war of choice.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMar 27(source)

Yesterday I spoke in support of passing the ALERT Act - and in support of bringing the ROTOR Act back to the floor for a vote - so that we can stop reacting to tragic accidents and near-misses and instead prevent them from happening in the first place.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMar 25(source)

Today, I voted with Dems on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to subpoena Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner to testify on Iran and Ukraine. GOP voted no. House GOP must demand transparency, accountability, and public testimony from this administration. The American people deserve it.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMar 25(source)

The Trump administration cut State Dept funding to assist on investigating Putin’s war crimes, and just like Marco Rubio, the Undersecretary in charge of those cuts is refusing - under oath - to even say whether or not Putin is a war criminal.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMar 17(source)

I am disturbed, horrified, and unsurprised with this administration's continued, cruel attacks on science and global health. This is yet another example of the Trump administration playing politics with the health and well being of those who need help. It must stop.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMar 17(source)

A pleasure to see Taoiseach Micheál Martin on St. Patrick's Day to reaffirm the US-Ireland relationship. The stories of Ireland and America are so often interlinked, and today is a reminder that we will always celebrate our enduring and long-lasting friendship.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govMar 5(source)

I will be voting to cease hostilities with Iran. Full statement:

“Over the past six days I have sat in classified briefings regarding the President's unauthorized military action in Iran as a member of both the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. I have spoken extensively with our diplomatic counterparts across the Atlantic. I have seen the economic impacts of this war on the American people in under a week. I have spoken with constituents trying to bring stranded family members home. And I have sat in quiet reflection over the lives lost and the families left behind. After gathering as much information as available regarding Donald Trump’s unauthorized and ill-prepared war of choice against Iran, I cannot support this war. Sending troops to war is the most consequential decision any elected official can make, and I reject the President's view that the lives already lost and additional casualties are simply 'the way it is.' I don’t think that’s the way it needs to be. I will be voting to cease hostilities with Iran.”

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Sponsored Bills(19)

H.R. 8929 (119th)
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of Stat…
H.R. 8176 (119th)
To require the Secretary of State to facilitate strategic dialogue with Moldova and submit a…
H.R. 8086 (119th)
To establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State, an…
H.R. 7016 (119th)
To prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, …
H.R. 5320 (119th)
Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act

Cosponsored Bills(75)

H. Res. 1356 (119th)
A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and …
Joined: 2026-06-10
H.R. 9105 (119th)
To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to …
Joined: 2026-06-02
H. Con. Res. 103 (119th)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove Un…
Joined: 2026-05-20
H.R. 8817 (119th)
To permit the transfer of United States defense articles and defense services among the Balt…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8667 (119th)
MISSION Rx Act
Joined: 2026-05-07

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Voting History

582 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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