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William R. Keating

Democrat U.S. House • Massachusetts 09 · Massachusetts 09
State
Massachusetts
Salary
$174,000/year
813
Recorded Votes
136
Became Law
8
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Last won: 2024 (54.2%, +12.5pt) Terms served: 8 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2011–2013

Keating has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Environment & Energy, Foreign Affairs and Government.

  • Environment & Energy 48 actions
  • Foreign Affairs 10 actions
  • Government 28 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr7016 — No Funds for NATO Invasion Act 102 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hr3104 — Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025 34 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hres73 — Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards. 10 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr436 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes. 16 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  2. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  3. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hconres113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

    Committee

  4. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  5. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  6. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  7. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  8. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  9. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  10. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr8823 — Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

    Committee

  11. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr4541 — To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

    Committee

William R. Keating is a Democratic Representative representing Massachusetts's 9th District in the 112th Congress (2011–2013). Now in their 8th term, they have cast 813 recorded votes, seen 136 measures become law, and sponsored 8 bills. They won their 2024 election with 54.2% of the vote, a 12.5-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

813 Votes 136 Laws 8 Bills Sponsored 54.2% 2024 Win 8 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay

Massachusetts Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 112th Congress representing Massachusetts. View full Massachusetts delegation

Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey U.S. Senate Democratic
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren U.S. Senate Democratic
Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 7 Democratic
Bill Keating
Bill Keating U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 9 Democratic
Jake Auchincloss
Jake Auchincloss U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 4 Democratic
Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 2 Democratic
Katherine Clark
Katherine Clark U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 Democratic
Lori Trahan
Lori Trahan U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 3 Democratic
Richard Neal
Richard Neal U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 Democratic
Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 6 Democratic
Stephen Lynch
Stephen Lynch U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How did William R. Keating win their last election?

William R. Keating won the 2024 general election with 54.2% of the vote (251,931 votes), winning by a margin of 12.5 points against 3 opponents.

When is William R. Keating up for re-election?

William R. Keating is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. They have served 8 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

How much campaign money has William R. Keating raised?

According to FEC filings, William R. Keating has raised $302,697 in campaign funds, spent $450,719, and has $517,845 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.