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 $262,515 in campaign funds, spent $358,808, and has $569,575 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.

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William R. Keating

Democrat U.S. House • Massachusetts 09 · Massachusetts 09

State: Massachusetts
Salary: $174,000/year

696

Recorded Votes

135

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

All Representatives

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 696 recorded votes, seen 135 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.

696 Votes 135 Laws 8 Bills Sponsored 54.2% 2024 Win 8 Terms 2026 Re-election

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112-hres203 2011-04-05 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 910) to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hres200 2011-04-04 House

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

Committee Nay

112-hr1246 2011-03-29 House

To reduce the amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for printing and reproduction.

Committee Yea

112-hres194 2011-03-31 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1255) to prevent a shutdown of the government of the United States, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr1255 2011-03-30 House

Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hr658 2011-02-11 House

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

Became Law Yea

112-hres189 2011-03-30 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

House Floor Vote Nay

112-hr872 2011-03-02 House

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hres186 2011-03-29 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes.

House Floor Vote Nay

112-hr471 2011-01-26 House

Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act

Committee Yea

112-hr839 2011-02-28 House

HAMP Termination Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hres174 2011-03-16 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1076) to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content.

Committee Nay

112-hr1076 2011-03-15 House

To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content.

Committee Yea

112-hconres28 2011-03-09 House

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

Committee Yea

112-hres170 2011-03-15 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.

Committee Nay

112-hr861 2011-03-01 House

NSP Termination Act

Committee Yea

112-hconres30 2011-03-15 House

Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Committee Nay

112-hres167 2011-03-14 House

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hjres48 2011-03-11 House

Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Became Law Yea

112-hconres27 2011-03-08 House

Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol.

Committee Yea

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

William R. Keating co-sponsors Finance legislation but voted No on 112-hr459, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

112-hres516
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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112-hr2072
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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112-hres562
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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112-hres711
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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112-hr1246
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

112-hr459 — Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2012 NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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112-hr2417 — Better Use of Light Bulbs Act NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

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112-hr1216 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualifie NO
Sponsors Education bills but voted NO on this one

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112-hr4281 — Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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112-hres9 — Instructing certain committees to report legislation replacing the job-killing health care law. NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy