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At a Glance
Seat
Representative for Oregon District 5
Born
January 31, 1975
Age 51
Phone
(202) 225-5711
Office
1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Oregon District 5

Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle Sojourner Bynum is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025.

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Voting Record — 498
Yes45%
No54%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party4%
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Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
Janelle S. Bynum headshot
Janelle S. Bynum
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 5
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Janelle S.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 18 sponsored · 90 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Had to hop on this trend because some of my colleagues need a reminder that Congress is meant to protect the American people, not stand by while the President recklessly abuses his power.
To honor MLK Day, I joined the Urban League of Portland in celebrating its 80 years of advocacy. Urban League of Portland, thank you for your leadership, advocacy, and commitment to uplifting our community.
Thank you to everyone who came to my first town halls of 2026 in Deschutes, Clackamas, and Linn counties! Shoutout Senators Merkley and Wyden for co-hosting and Mayor Kebler, Martha Schrader, and Mayor Johnson for emceeing. I appreciate all of you who shared your stories!
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King. I’ll share with you one of my favorite Dr. King quotes: “We will have to repent in this generation, not only for the evil words and deeds of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.”
Improving water infrastructure unlocks more housing, more jobs, and a stronger economy. That’s why I fought for 6 MILLION in funding for CD5 that will improve our water infrastructure and increase access to clean drinking water for my constituents.
To all my Sorors out there, Happy Founders Day to the Phrist and the Phinest, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated. Today, we celebrate 118 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service to All Mankind. It has been an honor to be in Akaland. Pinkies Up! 🩷💚
🚨It is officially town hall season again in CD5!🚨 This weekend, I will be hosting town halls with Senators Wyden and Merkley in Deschutes, Clackamas, and Linn Counties to kick off 2026. I look forward to hearing from you, so come and share your stories.
Congratulations to Anshu and his app, Grub.io, for winning CD5's Congressional App Challenge! Grub.io stood out for its unique approach to addressing food insecurity in Oregon and across the country. I look forward to seeing Anshu in D.C to celebrate! bynum.house.gov/media/press-...
I know right now is a hard time for many of us, but please know my office is always open! We’re here answering your calls and questions, working to help you navigate the federal government, and fighting to deliver for CD5. If you need anything, give us a call at (503) 387-8651.
Donald Trump is attacking the independence of the Federal Reserve, by threatening criminal investigations into Jerome Powell. I can’t – and won’t – standby and let that happen. I’ll continue fighting to make sure the Fed works for Oregonians, not President Trump.
$6 MILLION in funding for CD5 that I fought for passed the House! This money will help Oregonians increase access to clean drinking water from Molalla, to Bend, to Halsey, to Oregon City. Now, it's headed to the Senate – stay tuned for updates!
During the Flat Fire, recreational drones interfered with firefighter response times, putting our communities at unnecessary risk. My new bill, the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act will make sure that things like this don’t happen next wildfire season. WATCH ⬇️
Speaker Johnson and Republicans are staring down a January 30th deadline to fund the government. Our country can’t afford for us to be ineffective – I’m ready to get to work with anyone to get these budget bills across the finish line.
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Voting History
498 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOAgreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOAgreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOAgreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOAgreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESAgreed to
2025-09-09H. Res. 682 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-09-09H. Res. 682 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-09-08H.R. 3425 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-09-08H.R. 3424 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-09-04H.J. Res. 105 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-09-04H.J. Res. 106 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-09-04H.J. Res. 104 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-09-03H. Res. 539 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESPassed
2025-09-03H. Res. 672 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-09-03H. Res. 672 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-09-02H.R. 747 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-09-02H.R. 4216 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-07-23H.R. 4275 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-07-23H.R. 3357 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-07-22H.R. 1917 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-07-22H.R. 3937 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-07-21H.R. 3351 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-07-21H.R. 3095 (119th)Fast-track passageYESNOPassed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-07-18H. Res. 590 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-07-18H. Res. 590 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-07-17H.R. 1919 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-07-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-07-17H.R. 3633 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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