Katherine M. Clark
Democrat · MA-5 · U.S. House
Bio
Katherine Marlea Clark is an American lawyer and politician who has served as House minority whip since 2023 and is currently in her seventh term as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, having held the post since 2013. She previously served as assistant speaker from 2021 to 2023 and vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2021. Clark was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011 and the Massachusetts Senate from 2011 to 2013.
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Common Dreams · June 29, 2026
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Common Dreams · June 29, 2026
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Common Dreams · June 11, 2026
‘The People of Lebanon Can’t Wait,’ Says Tlaib After Dem Leaders Join With GOP to Vote Down War Powers ResolutionsHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries helped Republicans tank Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s war powers resolution to limit US military involvement in Lebanon on Thursday, holding up the effort to curb the conflict for at least another several weeks.Despite Israel’s …
Common Dreams · June 4, 2026
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