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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 — 583
Yes46%
No53%
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 · 21 sponsored · 98 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

The Individuals with Disabilities Act is already severely underfunded.  That's why I introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act to make sure our kids with disabilities are  receiving the support they need in the classroom.
This is not a good use of taxpayer money. Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, service members are working without pay, and Americans are struggling to make ends meet. It's time this administration put Americans first. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Following reports that federal agents deployed to Portland by President Trump have been using excessive force against my constituents, I’m demanding answers from Secretary Noem. These raids undermine the principles our country was founded on. Enough is enough.
Yesterday, I went to check out the scene outside the ICE facility in “war-ravaged” Portland. All I saw were Oregonians using their voices in peaceful protest.
Republicans are unwilling to come to the table to re-open the government, and as a result, over 20,000 people in CD5 could see their health insurance costs go up. Yet, Speaker Johnson said he has “no strategy” going forward – Americans deserve better.
Last week, the President sent Secretary Noem to visit Portland in a desperate attempt to make our city look full of chaos.  Give me a break – we don’t want troops in our city, and we don’t need them.
We’re officially 16 days into the Republicans’ government shutdown – a crisis they created because they’d rather bend the knee to Trump than give Americans healthcare. They control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency. It’s time for them to come to the table and re-open the government.
Trump's tariffs have set in, and the data doesn't lie: it's the consumers that are footing the bill. Oregonians can't afford the President's chaotic economic policies – we need to be lowering costs, not raising them. www.nbcnews.com/business/con...
Instead of coming to the table to work on a deal that centers the American people, Speaker Johnson canceled votes AGAIN this week. I stand ready to get to work to lower costs and protect healthcare – just waiting on you, Mr. Speaker.
Last night, over 13,000 Oregonians joined my telephone town hall with @aguilar.house.gov to discuss the shutdown and Trump’s deployment of troops in Portland.  Thank you to everyone who brought thoughtful questions and shared their stories – we won’t stop fighting for you.
Today, Speaker Johnson said he has “no strategy” to fix the shutdown his party created. That’s ridiculous. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency – they need to start putting the American people first.
We’re two weeks into the government shutdown, and Republicans are nowhere to be found. This has gone on far too long. The economy is suffering and healthcare costs are going up – it’s time to get to work, House GOP.
🚨TOWN HALL ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 I will be hosting a telephone town hall TOMORROW with special guest @aguilar.house.gov, Chair of @housedemocrats.bsky.social to talk about the Republican shutdown. RSVP at the link below to receive a call to join at 5:30 PT ⬇️ forms.gle/heJCLv5Y8qWK...
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Voting History
583 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
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-05H.R. 776 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-04H.R. 43 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-23H.R. 471 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 375 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-22S. 5 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-01-22H.R. 165 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-22H.R. 187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-21H.R. 186 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-15H.R. 33 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 144 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 164 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-14H.R. 153 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 152 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-13H.R. 192 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-09H.R. 23 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-07H.R. 29 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Motion to Commit with InstructionsYESYESFailed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-03Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTINGJohnson (LA)
2025-01-03Call by StatesPRESENTPassed

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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