Richard E. Neal

Overview

Richard Neal has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over three decades, representing Massachusetts. His voting record reflects a center-left to progressive approach, with particular focus on fiscal policy, healthcare, and economic matters. With 332 recorded votes across multiple policy areas, Neal has demonstrated strong engagement on healthcare legislation, where he has voted on 166 measures with a 46% yea rate, suggesting careful deliberation on specific healthcare proposals rather than uniform support. His budget voting shows higher support at 62%, and defense-related measures receive considerable backing at 80%. As a longtime member of the House, Neal has participated in significant legislative moments spanning multiple administrations. His voting patterns show a willingness to support bipartisan measures in certain areas, particularly defense and some budget matters, while maintaining core Democratic positions on social and economic policy.

Key Positions

• •Consistent support for Democratic healthcare policy frameworks
• •Strong backing of defense-related legislation (80% support)
• •Active engagement on budget and fiscal matters
• •Support for agriculture-related measures (59% approval)
• •Progressive voting record slightly left of party average