90 years ago, from the dais of the Ways and Means Committee to the stroke of FDR’s pen, the promise of Social Security was born.
Since then, it has protected seniors after a lifetime of work, given families a source of stability in their darkest hours, and offered peace of mind to millions.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 1
Richard E. Neal
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Voting Record — 581
Yes40%
No53%
Present0%
Not Voting7%
Party align99%
Cross-party1%
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Richard E. Neal
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 1
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Richard E.'s ATmosphere Activity
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2/ As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we are reminded now more than ever just how important it is to continue the fight to ensure equal access to the ballot box.
1/ Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democratic system, providing an equal voice for every American, no matter their race, gender, or zip code.
Texas Democrats are standing up to an unconscionable attack on the bedrock of our democratic system: free and fair elections.
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
First the Fed, now the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump would rather cook the books than clean up the mess he's made.
But no amount of manipulation will hide what Americans are feeling: higher prices and a tough job market.
The American people didn’t ask for this.
Hiring has stalled, prices are surging, and this administration is actively undermining the labor market Democrats rebuilt.
This goes beyond failed Republican leadership, it's actively making life harder for people.
Treasury Secretary Bessent today said the quiet part out loud: Republicans’ ultimate goal is to privatize Social Security.
And we know that there isn’t a backdoor they won’t try to make Wall Street’s dream a reality.
My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
My full statement on 60 years of Medicare and Medicaid: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
60 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid became law.
Since then, these programs have made health care a reality for hundreds of millions, helping people live with dignity, security, and hope.
Democrats have never stopped fighting to keep this promise – and we never will.
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15 million people kicked off their health care. Trillions added to the national debt.
Republicans are playing a dangerous game and putting your future on the line.
The final verdict of the cost of Republicans’ harmful bill?
$3.4 TRILLION and millions kicked from their health care.
The American people do not deserve this cruelty.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
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Republicans are betting on billionaires and gambling with America’s future.
Ways and Means is heading west this week.
When Democrats got to work and expanded health care, a record number of Americans enrolled in plans and saw their costs go down.
Republicans are reversing our progress, and now, Americans in the ACA marketplace could see 75% increases in their premiums.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Republicans did nothing but break promises in their ugly law:
❌ No tax on tips? Still taxed, only temporary and limited deductions.
❌ No tax on overtime? Still taxed, only partial and temporary deductions.
❌ No tax on Social Security? Not even close.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
More hospitalizations + fewer doctors = unnecessary lives put at risk due to Republicans’ cuts.
Billionaire tax breaks shouldn’t be funded on the backs of working people and their health care.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Social Security is a lifeline for tens of millions. Using it for misleading political messaging is reckless and undermines the trust the agency has built with the American people for nearly 90 years.
@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social is correcting the record ⬇️
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-socia...
5 years ago today, we lost one of the greats.
John Lewis dedicated his life fighting to make America a better and more just place, showing us how kindness and forgiveness are what truly make a person strong and great.
We miss him every day.
There’s more to policy than what makes headlines, and that’s why @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social is breaking down the Ways and the Means of how the sausage gets made in our new Substack.
Follow along: waysmeanscmte.substack.com?r=61mqcp&utm...
The Republican tax bill attacks hospitals in Massachusetts. It cuts off revenue, cuts jobs, and cuts lifesaving care for thousands.
More on this with @ianpickus.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...
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Today's @wamcradio.bsky.social Congressional Corner with Rep. Richard Neal is now up!
www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...
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Voting History581 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
581 total votes
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 | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 6329 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | 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 | YES | 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.