Challenges Faced by Thomas Massie: Obstacles and Turning Points
Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Thomas Massie. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Thomas Massie is an American politician and former engineer who has served as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district since 2012. A Republican, his district includes much of northeastern Kentucky, with a significant portion comprising the Kentucky side of the Cincinnati area and Louisville's eastern suburbs.
2013: Voted for Justin Amash for Speaker
In 2013, Massie voted for Justin Amash for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, differing from his party's nominee.
January 2015: Voted for Ted Yoho for Speaker
In January 2015, Massie voted for Ted Yoho for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, differing from his party's nominee.
October 2015: Voted for Dan Webster for Speaker
In October 2015, Massie voted for Dan Webster for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, differing from his party's nominee.
2017: Voted for Dan Webster for Speaker
In 2017, Massie voted for Dan Webster for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, differing from his party's nominee.
2019: Voted for Jim Jordan for Speaker
In 2019, Massie voted for Jim Jordan for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, differing from his party's nominee; he also received votes for speaker this year.
March 27, 2020: Massie Forces House Members to Return Amid Pandemic
On March 27, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Thomas Massie threatened a quorum call, which forced House members to return to Washington and potentially endanger themselves to vote on the $2.2 trillion aid package.
2020: Voted Against Further Consolidated Appropriations Act
In 2020, Massie voted against the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which would have authorized DHS to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020.
2020: Voted Against Reaffirming Peaceful Transfer of Power
In 2020, Massie was part of a small group of Republicans who voted against a House resolution reaffirming commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power in the United States.
January 6, 2021: Refused to Support Challenges to 2020 Election Results
On January 6, 2021, Massie was one of seven Republicans who did not support efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election, asserting that Congress lacked the authority to influence the outcome.
June 2021: Voted Against Juneteenth as Federal Holiday
In June 2021, Massie was one of 14 House Republicans to vote against legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, objecting to its naming as "Independence Day".
June 2021: Voted Against Congressional Gold Medal for Capitol Police
In June 2021, Massie was one of 21 House Republicans to vote against a resolution to award the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
May 2024: AIPAC Targets Massie with Ad Campaign
In May 2024, AIPAC and allied groups announced a $300,000 ad campaign targeting Thomas Massie for perceived "anti-Israel views."
2025: Sole Republican to Vote Against Mike Johnson
In 2025, Massie was the sole Republican to vote against the re-election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, after others changed their votes.
