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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.

Thank you, Victor, for reaching out to my office when you needed help reaching the IRS – that’s what we’re here for!  If you or someone you know needs help with a federal agency, give us a call at (503) 387-8651.
Happy New Year, CD5! 2025 was a doozy, but I’m optimistic about what’s to come in 2026. Wishing all of you and your loved ones nothing but the best in the new year.
Speaker Johnson refused to hold a vote to protect tax credits in the #AffordableCareAct before the holidays, which means tomorrow, they will expire. I’ll continue fighting to do whatever I can to make sure Oregonians aren’t forced to decide between the care they need and putting food on the table.
This year, I’ve helped bring over $160 million in federal funding home to CD5 for projects across our district.  And it doesn’t stop there – I’m pushing for another $34 million for clean water, public safety, and affordable housing projects.
My floor speeches are my protest speeches.  From protecting access to healthcare to calling out Speaker Johnson’s nonsense, I’ve spent this year taking your stories to the House Floor and making sure your voices are heard.
I’m beyond proud that this year, my team was able to return over $800,000 to constituents through casework.  Whether it be help with the VA, issues with Social Security, or missed payments from the IRS, my office is here to help! Call us anytime at (503) 387-8651.
Speaker Johnson sent us home for the holidays without holding a vote to protect the ACA subsidies – unfortunately, I can’t say I’m surprised.  This means that in the new year, my constituents will see their costs rise by hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. It’s unacceptable.
With the unemployment rate the highest it’s been in years, it’s clear that we're moving in the wrong direction. The President needs to focus on policies that center Americans, boost our economy, and create quality jobs. We can’t continue down this path. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Thank you to all 8,700 of you who tuned into my telephone town hall last night. As always, thank you for bringing thoughtful questions and using your voices. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done during my first year in office, and I’m excited about what’s to come!
It’s almost time for Christmas!  Kwasi and I got into the holiday spirit by tackling some of the world’s most controversial Christmas topics – white lights or colored lights, Frosty or Rudolph, and more 🎄
Yesterday, the petition to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies got the signatures it needed. Put it on the Floor, Speaker Johnson – what are you afraid of?
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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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