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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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District Map

Congressional District 8

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Social & Web

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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.govApr 13(source)

Special thanks to Dorchester native and MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell for his attendance and generous support to St. Brendan’s.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 13(source)

It was great to attend the Friends of Saint Brendan Gathering for Good Charity last night. Thank you to Patti Welch, John O’Toole, Frank Doyle, Father Joe White, Auctioneer Tom Tinlin, and the many volunteers for hosting a great event.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

As a member of the House Oversight Committee and the House Litigation Working group, I will continue to fight against the Trump Administration’s extremist attacks against Democracy, the American people, and our right to vote.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

Forcing someone to pay $130 to obtain a passport in order to vote is a poll tax. The right to vote is sacred and guaranteed to all American citizens.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

Today, I voted NO on H.R. 22, the so-called “SAVE Act”, which would place unnecessary burdens on seniors, veterans, servicemembers, women, and low-income voters.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

As a member of @oversightdemocrats.house.gov , I will continue to fight against the Trump Administration’s attacks on the American people.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

Today, @repschneider.bsky.social and I introduced the “DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act” which requires DOGE to submit a weekly report to Congress that details any changes it implements across federal agencies and identifies expected savings.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

Since January, Musk has consistently lied and defrauded the American taxpayers and threatened attacks against veterans benefits, social security, and has gained access to secure data and information.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 10(source)

We must not allow Elon Musk to recklessly take a chainsaw to our federal government.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 6(source)

As a member of the Democratic Litigation Working Group, we will challenge this unlawful attack against K-12 education.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 6(source)

I joined the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation and Governor Healey in a letter calling for the Trump Administration to reverse this reckless proposal that will harm students nationwide.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 6(source)

This funding has already been approved by Congress and allocated by local schools across the country for tutoring programs, mental health services, health and safety improvements, and other critical programs and services that will benefit every student.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govApr 6(source)

The Trump Administration just announced that it plans to revoke $2 billion in federal funding across 41 states for K-12 education - including $106 million from Massachusetts school districts alone.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 2(source)

The federal government cannot allow under-regulated financial products to infiltrate critical housing programs, especially when they have already proven to be dangerous, speculative, and harmful to working families. Rep. Waters, @lynch.house.gov, and I are sounding the alarm.

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NEW: Following reporting by ProPublica, three Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have warned HUD against using crypto, which they said could be “dangerous, speculative, and harmful to working families.” By @jessecoburn.bsky.social

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

In a letter to the Trump Administration, my Congressional colleagues and I are demanding full due process for Rumeysa Oztruk and immediate information on the circumstances of her arrest and detention.

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

Community Development Director Sean Glennon, Principal Rick DeCristofaro, Assistant Principal Kathleen Mahoney, and Social Studies Teachers William Pavao, and Paul Griffith for organizing the government series, which allows students to learn about the functions of our national and local government.

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

It was great to meet with the eighth-grade social studies students at Quincy's Central Middle School today to discuss my role as a U.S. Representative. Thank you to

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govMar 27(source)

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

Today, Oversight Democrats sent a letter to Trump Administration officials demanding an immediate briefing on how classified information regarding U.S. military operations in Yemen ended up on an unsecured group chat.

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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
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	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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