Katherine M. Clark

Overview

Katherine Clark serves as a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts in the U.S. House, where she has established herself as a progressive voice within her party. Her voting record demonstrates strong alignment with Democratic priorities, particularly on healthcare legislation where she has cast the most votes during her recorded tenure. Clark's legislative activity shows engagement across multiple policy areas including healthcare, budget matters, defense, and agriculture. Her voting patterns on procedural motions, such as consistently opposing previous question orders and supporting motions to recommit with instructions, reflect standard opposition-party tactics when Republicans controlled the House during portions of her tenure. As a member representing Massachusetts, Clark's progressive positioning aligns with the political leanings of her constituency. She has risen to House Democratic leadership, currently serving as Assistant Democratic Leader (Whip), indicating her party's confidence in her ability to build coalitions and advance their legislative agenda.

Key Positions

• •Consistently supports Democratic healthcare policy initiatives
• •Votes with progressive wing of Democratic Party more frequently than average
• •Active engagement on budget and fiscal matters
• •Serves in House Democratic leadership as Assistant Leader
• •Regular opposition to Republican procedural measures during GOP-controlled sessions