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Representative for Massachusetts District 9

Born

September 6, 1952

Age 73

Phone

(202) 225-3111

Office

2372 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 9

William R. Keating

William Richard Keating is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he first entered Congress in 2011, representing Massachusetts's 10th congressional district until redistricting. Keating's district includes Cape Cod and most of the South Coast. He raised his profile advocating for criminal justice issues in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court from 1977 to 1999 before becoming district attorney of Norfolk County, where he served three terms before being elected to Congress.

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Voting Record — 497

Yes40%

No54%

Present0%

Not Voting5%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 9

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William R. Keating

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 9

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William R.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 18 sponsored · 71 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

Impeaching a senior member of our government is not something I take lightly or a knee-jerk reaction to policy disagreement.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

Congressional oversight isn’t an ideal; it’s our Constitutional duty, and no cabinet secretary can be allowed to stand in the way.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

I have watched as Secretary Noem lied under oath to my colleagues in hearings, and I have been angered by the absolute lack of response to inquiries about enforcement actions in our district, including a refusal to respond at all to questions surrounding a violent arrest in New Bedford.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

I heard firsthand what it’s like to be here legally, following all of the rules, and suddenly find yourself pulled into a car and hauled off and held by ICE.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

I haven’t been blocked from entering an ICE facility like some of my colleagues, but I have been inside to speak directly with a detainee.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

And most recently, Secretary Noem is failing to appropriately investigate, at best, and at worst, actively covering up the murder of Renee Good. This list is far from exhaustive during her disastrous first year as Secretary.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

Secretary Noem has engaged in self-dealing by awarding contracts to her personal associates outside of the normal contract process.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

Secretary Noem has violated the public trust by impeding the due process rights of American citizens through warrantless arrests.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

Secretary Noem has obstructed Congress from engaging in oversight activities.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 14(source)

I have signed on as a co-sponsor of the Articles of Impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 13(source)

Tonight I introduced the bipartisan No Funds for NATO Invasion Act, prohibiting the Trump administration from invading the territories of any NATO ally. Story: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/01/12/congress/house-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-nato-bill-00723206

NEW LEGISLATION
NO FUNDS FOR NATO INVASION ACT

Snippet from Politico news story, headline reads:
"Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bill to prevent military action against NATO members
The legislation would prevent the Trump administration from taking action to invade a NATO country or territory, such as Greenland."

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPE
Ranking Member Bill Keating

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 12(source)

These three frames, synchronized with each gunshot by the Washington Post, show the ICE agent’s legs beside the car with each shot. The statements from Trump, Vance, and Noem contradict the facts. An independent investigation is essential to ensuring justice for Renee Good.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 8(source)

Withdrawing from 66 international organizations is not America first. It is America alone. https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-trump-international-organizations-withdrawal-d704fb9b444dc9cf569865d391b544a6

US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation

The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 8(source)

Some thoughts on the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good and the reaction from the Trump Administration as a former District Attorney -

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 7(source)

Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen and the Head Representative of Greenland in the US Jacob Isbosethsen came to my office this afternoon for an emergency meeting to discuss Greenland and the importance of NATO. On Greenland, the message is clear: it's not for sale.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 6(source)

We must remember January 6th for what it was - a violent attempt to overthrow the peaceful transfer of power - and not for what the President and his followers want us to believe.

Donald Trump called January 6, 2021 “a day of love” - but it was anything but. 1,500 were charged. 629 pleaded guilty, and another 127 were found guilty of charges related to their actions at the Capitol. The efforts of MAGA to rewrite history and downplay what happened that day are truly disgusting - from the President’s pardons of those who breached our Capitol to the Speaker’s ongoing refusal to display a plaque in honor of the law enforcement officers who they violently attacked. I will forever be grateful to the US Capitol Police and all of the law enforcement agencies involved in protecting democracy on that fateful day, and I continue to be grateful for the work they do every single day. We must remember January 6th for what it was - a violent attempt to overthrow the peaceful transfer of power - and not for what the President and his followers want us to believe.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 6(source)

The Trump Tariffs cost US families an average of more than $1,200 in 2025 even as small businesses work hard to absorb increases to minimize the impact on consumers. These tariffs are not being paid by foreign countries - they're being paid by all of us.

‘It’s been a challenging year.’ Trump’s tariffs have taken a toll on small businesses. - The Boston Globe

It's been a year of complications and cost-cutting for business owners struggling to deal with unpredictable levies on imported goods.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 6(source)

On 9/11, Denmark stood with the US. They lost 44 soldiers in Afghanistan - one of the highest per capita losses of any nation. This is The Who Donald Trump is disparaging - our NATO ally that answered the call. The future of Greenland is up to its people, not Stephen Miller and Donald Trump.

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 5(source)

If you are impacted by the massive increase in healthcare costs starting this month I want to hear from you - share your story: https://keating.house.gov/yourpremiums

Congressman Bill Keating@keating.house.govJan 3(source)

Donald Trump is no more the legitimate president of Venezuela than was Nicholas Maduro.

Make no mistake, this is one of the most eye opening days in US political history.

President Trump has just announced that he is taking control of the sovereign country of Venezuela until he feels fit to return it. He will install his Secretary of Defense, his Secretary of State, his and his Joint Chiefs Chairman to run the day to day operations. Additionally he is ordering US oil companies to enter Venezuela and take control of their energy industry. He personally will control billions of dollars that he has no right to access.

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Sponsored Bills(18)

H.R. 8176 (119th)
To require the Secretary of State to facilitate strategic dialogue with Moldova and submit a…
H.R. 8086 (119th)
To establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State, an…
H.R. 7016 (119th)
To prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, …
H.R. 5320 (119th)
Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act
H.R. 5274 (119th)
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

Cosponsored Bills(71)

H.R. 8667 (119th)
MISSION Rx Act
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8648 (119th)
To establish in the Department of State a Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H.R. 8402 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education pro…
Joined: 2026-04-21
H. Con. Res. 85 (119th)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8222 (119th)
To nullify Russia-related General License 133, "Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude O…
Joined: 2026-04-09

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Voting History

497 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to

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