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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 — 536
Yes45%
No53%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party4%
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Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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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 · 90 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 22(source)
Quick stop at Mt. Angel Sausage Co. for lunch! I always enjoy the opportunity to try local restaurants, and this spot did not disappoint – the Hoke family gave an incredible behind the scenes tour, and the food was even better! Let me know some spots I should try next ⬇️
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 22(source)
Today is Earth Day! I’ll be spending some time outside today enjoying the sunshine, and I hope you do, too! ☀️🌎 We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful state – let’s make sure we keep our water, air, and outside spaces clean for generations to come.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 22(source)
My top priority is lowering costs. That’s why I’m working to get to the bottom of how Trump’s tariffs are going to impact the prices we’re paying. My Protecting Families From Inflation Act does just that.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 21(source)
Did you know that wildfires can threaten our access to clean drinking water? Here’s Fire Chief Todd Gary with more on why it’s critical that we do everything we can to stop wildfires from starting and contain them when they do.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 21(source)
I sat down with Marion County constituents who’ve been locked out of their healthcare because of the fight between Salem Health & Regence. The stories they shared about the failure of our systems were flat-out unacceptable. I won't stop pushing for answers & accountability.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 20(source)
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating in #OR05! Wishing you a blessed and joyful day full of peace, quality time with the people you love, and hopefully some good food!
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 18(source)
NeighborImpact provides food to 70,000+ Oregonians per month, but thanks to the Trump admin's funding freeze, they've had to cancel orders of dairy, eggs, & meat through July. I've demanded the USDA reverse the freeze so we can get back to helping people put food on the table.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 18(source)
Trump fired 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – that's nearly 90% of their workforce. This move leaves the fox to guard the hen house, & gives bad guys a leg up. We need to be investing in growing the economy, not turning it into the wild, wild west. tinyurl.com/trpdsxbc
Mass Layoffs Hit Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Gift Article)
The agency, which has returned $21 billion to consumers since its inception, could lose 1,500 of its 1,700 employees, a union warned.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 18(source)
I'll put my $$ on Oregon kids all day. They are worth the investment. They are our future. Congrats to Matthew and Colin, the first team of two to win the competition. Legendary 💪🥇 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/u...
Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest
Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams of Oregon won first place at the national U.S. Constitution Team competition. Then came the recount that threatened to unravel their achievement.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 17(source)
It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, and as a mom of two daughters I'm sounding the alarm. Black women are over 3x as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. Three. Times. Healthcare is a human right. Standing up for mothers and daughters everywhere.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 17(source)
I ran into Marissa, a constituent and nurse with CareOregon at the store. She is worried about cuts to Medicare & Medicaid, as her patients rely on these programs for care. I voted against cuts to the programs last week, and I'll keep fighting to protect them. #MedicaidMatters.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 16(source)
I was glad to meet with members of the Oregon Bankers Association to discuss my work on @ushousefsc.bsky.social to create jobs, and how we can work together to increase rural economic growth. As a freshman on the committee, I’m bringing new perspectives and ideas to get our economy back on track.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 15(source)
Trump is causing chaos and making life more expensive, and we were fired up about it in Sisters. Thank you to all of you who attended my town hall and shared your stories. As I've said before, if there ever were a beacon of hope in this country, it's Oregon’s 5th.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 15(source)
Everywhere I go, I hear from constituents who depend on their Social Security payments. The 160,000 people in our district deserve to know that this EARNED benefit isn’t going anywhere. I’ll always fight to protect Social Security.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 14(source)
Shared a quick bite with the owners of Fresco and Fryed, a delicious family-owned food truck in Bend, and presented them with a Congressional certificate!  Highly recommend the tacos 🤌🤌
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govApr 14(source)
Every kid deserves a quality education – full stop.  That’s why I’m leading the IDEA Full Funding Act. We have to deliver for our kids with disabilities and ensure their access to a free and appropriate education.
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Voting History
536 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
2025-05-20H.R. 1223 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-20H. Res. 426 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-05-20H. Res. 426 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-05-19H.R. 1286 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-19H.R. 1263 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-15H.R. 2240 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-15H.R. 2255 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H. Res. 352 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-14H.R. 2243 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H. Res. 405 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H. Res. 405 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H.R. 2215 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-13H.R. 249 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-13H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-08H.R. 276 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-08H.R. 276 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-05-07H.R. 881 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-07H.R. 1503 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-06H. Res. 377 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-05-06H. Res. 377 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-05-05H.R. 36 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-05H.R. 530 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-01H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Final passageYESNO✕↔Passed
2025-05-01H.J. Res. 78 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-30H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-30H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-29H.J. Res. 60 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-29H.R. 859 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-29H.R. 1442 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-29H.R. 1402 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-29H. Res. 354 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-04-29H. Res. 354 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-04-28S. 146 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-28H.R. 973 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 22 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 22 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-04-10H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONO✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 1228 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 1526 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09H.R. 1526 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-04-09S.J. Res. 18 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09H. Res. 313 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09H. Res. 313 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-04-08H. Res. 294 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-04-08H. Res. 294 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-04-07H.R. 1039 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-07H.R. 586 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-01H.R. 1491 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-01H. Res. 282 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed

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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