William R. Keating
Democrat Representative, District 9, Massachusetts
16 bills230 cosponsored$422K raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Born in Norwood” source
Education
Career
- “he worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service” source
Public service
- “elected to be Norfolk District Attorney, a position he held from 1999 until his election to Congress” source
- “He represents Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District” source
- “In 1977, at the age of 23, Bill was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.” source
- “The same year, he began serving in the Massachusetts State Senate” source
- “was elected to the United States House of Representatives on November 2, 2010” source
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Legislation
HR 10183cosponsor
SRBIJA Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10095sponsor
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9899cosponsor
To designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1451cosponsor
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1402cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9552sponsor
To amend the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act to expand review by Congress of actions relating to sanctions imposed with respect to the Russian Federation.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1393sponsor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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HRES 1392cosponsor
Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1390cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HRES 1356cosponsor
A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9105cosponsor
To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
HR 8929sponsor
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HCONRES 103cosponsor
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8817cosponsor
To permit the transfer of United States defense articles and defense services among the Baltic states.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8667cosponsor
MISSION Rx Act
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8648cosponsor
FORGE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8517cosponsor
To develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 8397cosponsor
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
267 yea355 nay32 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Robert Tyler MacallisterRepublican$175K raised
- Craig M SwallowDemocratic$41K raised
- William R KeatingDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$422K
Small donors $49KLarge individual $203KPACs $170K
Spent $593KCash $496K
2024 cycle$682K
Small donors $55KLarge individual $278KPACs $348K
Spent $877KCash $666K
2022 cycle$718K
Small donors $56KLarge individual $312KPACs $350K
Spent $1.4MCash $861K
2020 cycle$709K
Small donors $44KLarge individual $227KPACs $437K
Spent $653KCash $1.5M
2018 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $127KLarge individual $455KPACs $633K
Spent $570KCash $1.4M
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $85KLarge individual $521KPACs $593K
Spent $444KCash $803K
2014 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $75KLarge individual $476KPACs $634K
Spent $1.4MCash $47K
2012 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $78KLarge individual $443KPACs $539K
Spent $816KCash $248K
2010 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $129KLarge individual $963KPACs $409K
Spent $1.5MCash $3K
Top Contributors
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$7K
PLURUS STRATEGIES LLC$7K
RENTALS UNLIMITED$7K
MICROSOFT CORPORATION$6K
STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS$6K
KECHES LAW GROUP$6K
WINDJAMMER CONSTRUCTION$6K
KECHES LAW GROUP$6K
WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB$5K
JAY CASHMAN CONSTRUCTION$5K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
- Intelligence and Special Operations
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Europe
- Middle East and North Africa
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10183: SRBIJA Act
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10095: To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
sponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9899: To designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 102011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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- VotesTracked · 655
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- CommitteesTracked · 6
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- Campaign financeTracked · 9
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