John R. McKernan Jr.

John R. McKernan Jr.

Republican · MA-1 · House of Representatives

43 years in office

Quylt Score

404
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced2 of 27 bills out of committee
3712%
Federal Funding Secured$3449945M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)
015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring11 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
9210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills6 of 12 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (27)

Introduced 1984-06-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1984-03-14 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 6145A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code regarding the authority of the special counsel.

Introduced 1984-08-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4750A bill for the relief of Guy R. Allen.

Introduced 1984-02-02 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 4161School Lunch Pilot Project Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-10-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Education

Introduced 1985-12-06 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 142 - 256 (Record Vote No: 436).

HR 4590A bill relating to certain foreign labor subsidies for which relief may be sought under the countervailing duty laws.

Introduced 1986-04-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3988A bill to enhance the enforcement of laws conserving American lobster.

Introduced 1985-12-18 · Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3856Recreational Marine Craft Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-12-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3798A bill to authorize the establishment of a Merchant Ship Revolving Fund, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-11-20 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Navy.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3226A bill for the relief of Guy R. Allen.

Introduced 1985-08-01 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 2144A bill to establish a Ready Reserve-Sealift Enhancement Revolving Fund.

Introduced 1985-04-18 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Navy.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 928A bill to amend section 552 (a) (4) (F) of title 5 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-02-04 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From OPM.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 368A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a new ship construction and reconstruction program to ensure adequate national defense capabilities, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials.

Transportation and Public Works