Speaker Johnson should call Congress back into session immediately so we can vote tomorrow or Friday for a four-week extension and avoid a Government shutdown.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 8
Stephen F. Lynch
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Voting Record — 496
Yes42%
No54%
Present0%
Not Voting4%
Party align96%
Cross-party3%
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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
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
I have joined with House Democrats to replace that bill with a four-week funding extension that stops harmful cuts and gives Congress sufficient time to reach a bipartisan funding bill that protects veterans, seniors, and those who rely on Medicaid.
The Republican/Elon Musk funding bill should be rejected by the U.S. Senate.
Pleasantly surprised to discover that so many seniors were able to join our Zoom Town Hall from DC last week. Very Grateful to Mark McGonagle, Kay Forde and Lydia Polaski at the City of Boston for your hospitality and all your good work.
Great to get together with all our Seniors and join Mayor Wu and Mira (slept right through it - such a good baby!) and Rep. David Biele and Captain Boyle and our excellent police officers from Station C6.
The Condon Community Center St. Patty’s Senior luncheon was an absolute hoot today!
This bill harms the hardworking people of the Massachusetts 8th Congressional District, our elderly, and our veterans. We must set politics aside and enact a government funding bill that reflects bipartisan negotiation and the priorities of the American people.
It also cuts rent subsidies for low-income families by over $700 million in the midst of an affordable housing shortage of more than 7 million homes and shortchanges programs that provide emergency food assistance to Seniors.
This bill slashes funding for healthcare and medical research programs—including Cancer and Alzheimer’s research—administered by the National Institutes of Health, by nearly $300 million.
I stand in support of our Seniors and families who rely on Medicaid—this bill threatens more than $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid, with Elon Musk saying just yesterday that spending on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs is “the big one to eliminate.”
The bill proposed by House Republican Leadership and backed by President Trump to extend government funding does not include the funding previously deemed necessary to fully fund benefits for our servicemembers.
I stand in support of our military veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, chemicals like Agent Orange, and burn pits during their deployment.
Today, I voted NO on the House Republican funding bill.
As this Committee considers a potential regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, it’s critical to prioritize financial stability, national security, and consumer protection.
I am proud to announce I will once again be holding the Congressional Art Competition for high school residents of the 8th District of Massachusetts. For more information, please visit my website at lynch.house.gov/art-competition or call my District Office at (617) 428-2000.
My thanks to the Boston Police C6, the South Boston Citizen’s Association, and Tommy McGrath for hosting another great St. Patrick’s Day Event!
Thanks to the Mike Reynolds Band for the Irish tunes with musical accompaniment by State Rep. David Biele, State Senator Nick Collins, Councilor Ed Flynn, Councilor Erin Murphy, and Clerk John Powers.
Great to a join a big crowd of our seniors and Emily Shea and our City of Boston Age Strong staff at the Tom & Eddie Butler St. Patrick’s Senior Salute today with Mayor Wu, Ambassador Ray and Kathy Flynn.
My thanks to State Senator Nick Collins, State Rep. David Biele, Councilor Ed Flynn, Councilor Erin Murphy, City Commissioner of VS Rob Santiago, Commander of the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council Randy Greeley, SBCA President Tommy McGrath, and Father Joe White for their attendance.
Lt. Cdr. Devlin Ball’s 12 years career in the Navy serves as an inspiration to young women who seek to serve in today’s military. We are grateful for her service, sacrifice and power of example.
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Voting History496 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
496 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.