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Seat

Representative for Massachusetts District 8

Born

March 31, 1955

Age 71

Phone

(202) 225-8273

Office

2109 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 8

Stephen F. Lynch

Stephen Francis Lynch is an American businessman, attorney and politician who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts since 2001. A Democrat, he represents Massachusetts's 8th congressional district, which includes the southern fourth of Boston and many of its southern suburbs. Lynch was previously an ironworker and lawyer, and served in both chambers of the Massachusetts General Court.

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Voting Record — 496

Yes42%

No54%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align96%

Cross-party3%

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Congressional District 8

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Stephen F. Lynch

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 8

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Stephen F.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 13 sponsored · 142 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 1(source)

Happy National Postal Worker Day to our hard-working postal employees!

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 30(source)

Honored to join Governor Healey, Mayor Wu, WinnCompanies CEO Gilbert Winn, BHA head Kenzie Bok, Bank of America’s Miceal Chamberlain, State Senator Nick Collins, State Rep. David Biele, and City Councilor Ed Flynn to celebrate this important milestone.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 30(source)

As someone who grew up in public housing, this project holds deep personal significance. It's been a privilege to support efforts that help make this long-awaited vision a reality and expand access to safe, affordable housing for Boston families.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 30(source)

Today's groundbreaking for the new Mary Ellen McCormack Housing Complex in South Boston marked the start of a transformative redevelopment that will bring 3,300 deeply affordable and mixed-income homes to our community as well as the new Billy McGonagle YMCA.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 29(source)

This incredible and heartwarming event brought people together to show just how loved and supported Shawn and Jill and their kids Brooke, Allison and Robert are. Wonderful to see the love, prayers and support.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 29(source)

Great to join a huge crowd of friends, family, and neighbors of the Hilliard and Costello families at the Friendship Party held in support of Shawn Hilliard in his courageous fight against cancer.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 29(source)

My thanks to the parade organizers, veteran groups, first responders, Labor Unions and families from the South Shore. Thank you to the Town of Braintree for your hospitality and for putting on such a show of patriotism!

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 29(source)

Great to walk in the Braintree 4th of July Parade today and celebrate our freedom from Kings! My thanks to Mayor Erin Joyce, Sen. John Keenan, Sen. Bill Driscoll and Rep. Mark Cusack.

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Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.govJun 26(source)

10 years ago today, the Supreme Court's ruling in #Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage throughout the country. Even a decade later, we're still fighting for our community's full equality under the law—especially for our transgender siblings.

10 years since Marriage Equality became the law of the land in Obergefell v. Hodges. IMAGE: Pride flag flies in front of the U.S. Supreme Court

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJun 26(source)

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Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.govJun 26(source)

Today, we celebrate the anniversaries of landmark LGBTQI+ victories at SCOTUS in Lawrence, Windsor, & Obergefell! These victories deserve celebration, but there is still work to be done so that our community's validity never again relies on a court's ruling. #EqualityDay

Equality Day. Celebrating the LGBTQI+ victories at the Supreme Court in Lawrence v. Texas, U.S. v. Windsor, and Obergefell v. Hodges. IMAGE: Colors of the Pride flag fly over the U.S. Supreme Court building.

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Sponsored Bills(13)

H.R. 8666 (119th)
To provide that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8053 (119th)
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to modify the requirements of the Defense Produc…
H.R. 7183 (119th)
To improve the financial literacy of secondary school students.
H. Res. 973 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. …
H.R. 6556 (119th)
To prohibit the use of certain concentration limit exceptions with respect to mergers involv…

Cosponsored Bills(142)

H.R. 8694 (119th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for …
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1255 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciatio…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H. Res. 1228 (119th)
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives t…
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8402 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education pro…
Joined: 2026-04-21
H. Res. 1190 (119th)
Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' R…
Joined: 2026-04-20

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Voting History

496 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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