William R. Keating
Democrat Representative, District 9, Massachusetts
17 bills249 cosponsored$535K raised674 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 10828cosponsor
To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, 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 1619cosponsor
Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10740sponsor
To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10473cosponsor
To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
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 10393cosponsor
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10338cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (commonly referred to as "SEAL Team Six"), in recognition of their critical role in defeating Osama bin Laden in the fight against terrorism.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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 1514cosponsor
Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
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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.
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.
Voting Record
280 yea361 nay32 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
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$213K raised
- Craig M SwallowDemocratic$45K raised
- William R KeatingDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$535K
Small donors $53KLarge individual $251KPACs $231K
Spent $689KCash $512K
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
HR 10828: To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HRES 1619: Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10740: To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10473: To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
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Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10393: To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10338: To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (commonly referred to as "SEAL Team Six"), in recognition of their critical role in defeating Osama bin Laden in the fight against terrorism.
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HRES 1514: Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-08
legislation
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
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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- CommitteesTracked · 6
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- Campaign financeTracked · 9
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