Thomas Massie has represented Kentucky’s 4th district in the U.S. House since November 2012. Lost the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for re-election.
Before Congress, Massie founded a technology startup and served as Lewis County judge-executive from 2011 to 2012.
Massie earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science in 1993 and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1996 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Massie worked on computer simulation, founded a startup based on that work, and returned to Kentucky after selling the company. Massie served as Lewis County judge-executive from 2011 to 2012, then entered the U.S. House in 2012.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Official portrait, 2022 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACABROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2267 | NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10221 | Flock-Off ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9694 | Epstein Files Transparency Act IILAW | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8809 | AIPAC ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8591 | No Capital Gains Tax on Family Farms ActTAXATION | Introduced | 11 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8470 | Surveillance Accountability ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7880 | Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7601 | No Immunity for Glyphosate ActHEALTH | Introduced | 16 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6508 | NATO ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5811 | Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act of 2025COMMERCE | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5704 | Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 10 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5302 | No Funds for Foreign Abortions ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
SINCE DEC 2021 UDP $3.9M opposing
AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.
MOST RATEDMassie sponsored a resolution requiring records on past taxpayer-funded misconduct settlements to be provided within 60 days.
Massie partnered with Khanna on the original transparency law and the proposed follow-up enforcement bill.
Massie worked with Ro Khanna to secure support for a vote on legislation seeking the release of Epstein files.
Massie criticized the administration’s taxpayer-funded advertisements as improper spending.
The article presents Massie's 2026 primary defeat as an example of how low-information voters can affect election outcomes.
MOST RATEDThomas Massie opposed the Israel provision and the defense bill after leaders declined a separate vote on his amendment.
Massie defended his opposition to the Iran war and described its potential costs for his district.
Massie filed impeachment articles alleging that Hegseth abused his office and violated congressional limits.
Thomas Massie criticized the use of taxpayer funds for ads portraying the president favorably.
Massie told Tucker Carlson that Boebert faced pressure over the Epstein-files petition and connected it to a later veto.
MOST RATEDMassie denied the allegations and challenged the reporter who asked him about them.
Massie filmed a Fox News Digital reporter and publicly insinuated that the reporter watched gay porn.
Massie called for a new investigation and described Israel's 1967 attack on the USS Liberty as intentional murder.
Representative Thomas Massie is facing a six-figure billboard campaign from CUFI as President Trump attempts to unseat him.
Representative Thomas Massie was criticized by Donald Trump in the context of his support for Graham's primary challenger.
MOST RATEDMassie sponsored a resolution requiring records on past taxpayer-funded misconduct settlements to be provided within 60 days.
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