If Republicans allow SNAP funding to expire this week, they’ll be forcing millions of families to choose between a roof over their heads, food on the table, or healthcare.
That’s a choice no one should have to make.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Oregon District 5
Janelle S. Bynum
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Voting Record — 518
Yes45%
No53%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party4%
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Janelle S. Bynum
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 5
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Janelle S.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 90 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
An update on the National Guard in Portland.
The truth is on our side. We know Portland isn’t “war-ravaged,” we know the protests are peaceful, and we know we don’t need these troops in our city.
We won’t let the President continue to lie about our city and we won’t back down.
BREAKING: The appeals court that paved the way for President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops in Portland while the state's legal case against the administration plays out announced Tuesday it will reconsider its decision. https://cnn.it/47tspGj
I don't understand how Speaker Johnson can claim to be a person of faith while taking food away from children.
That’s why I introduced the Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, to make sure our firefighters are treated fairly and with the respect they deserve.
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Today, on National First Responders Day, we thank our first responders for their tireless work to keep our communities safe.
Unfortunately, Republicans have done them a disservice by shutting down the government and leaving them without pay.
At our Black Community Town Hall this weekend, we made one thing clear: we won’t let the President’s actions deter us from losing sight of what’s important – making sure all Oregonians have access to food, healthcare, and opportunity.
It’s week four of the government shutdown.
Republicans might be on vacation, but I’m on my way back to DC today to get to work for Oregonians.
It’s pretty easy to sniff out the President’s BS.
It’s week four of the government shutdown, and I want to hear from you.
It’s your stories that fuel this fight. If you or someone you know have been impacted, please share your stories with me using the form below ⬇️
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The 750,000 Oregonians – and millions of Americans – use SNAP to put food on the table, but the program is at risk of losing funding because of Republicans’ shutdown.
I’m demanding the USDA provide money for this essential program – we can’t leave our families behind.
Prices are continuing to rise and inflation is the highest it’s been all year.
Meanwhile, our economy is losing $15 billion every week the government is shut down.
Oregonians can’t afford these chaotic policies.
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As we continue to navigate what a government shutdown and the deployment of troops in our city means for our community, I'm here to support you however I can.
Thank you to everyone who came out and shared their stories – I’m proud to be in this fight alongside you.
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Black Community Town Hall today in Portland.
We had an incredible emcee, Pastor Mark Jackson, and were joined by Sen. Lew Frederick and City Councilors Loretta Smith and Vince Jones-Dixon.
🚨Oregonians: open enrollment starts on November 1!🚨
Ahead of next weekend, you can visit ohim.checkbookhealth.org#/ to get started and compare plans for next year.
Home is supposed to be the safest place you can be.
Trump’s federal agents coming in and raiding our communities is threatening that feeling of safety for many of my constituents. I won’t stand for it.
While the American people are staring down higher healthcare costs and a worsening economy, Republicans are nowhere to be found.
We’re 24 days into a government shutdown, and Speaker Johnson hasn’t held a vote in over a MONTH.
It’s time for them to come back from vacation.
We cannot normalize the deployment of federal troops in our city.
I won’t let anybody turn what’s happening to my constituents into a “highlight reel” for clicks. That’s not what Oregonians need right now.
If Republicans don’t come to the table to work with us to re-open the government, food assistance for children and seniors won’t be distributed next month.
Helping families put food on the table shouldn’t be a partisan issue – it’s time to get to work.
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Voting History518 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
518 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.R. 3400 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.J. Res. 117 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3486 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Instruct negotiators | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3425 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3424 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 4216 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
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.