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Seat

Representative for Massachusetts District 2

Born

November 20, 1959

Age 66

Phone

(202) 225-6101

Office

370 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 2

James P. McGovern

James Patrick McGovern is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Democrat, he is the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, chaired the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and is the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. His district, numbered as the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013, stretches from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.

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Voting Record — 496

Yes38%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 2

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James P. McGovern

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 2

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James P.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 31 sponsored · 202 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

Thank you @WhipKClark.bsky.social for hosting the 7th stop of my #EndHungerNow Tour at Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown! My bill—the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act— will help fund scratch cooked local meals in every school across the country, like the ones we enjoyed today!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

It hasn’t even been 24 hours, and Trump’s rogue secret police force is already kidnapping American citizens from our airports. This is not what a free country looks like.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

⏰HAPPENING SOON: @whipkclark.bsky.social & I, joined by local school nutrition champions, will speak live at approximately 11:45am from Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown on the 7th stop of my statewide #EndHungerNow tour! Watch here ⬇️⬇️

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

We should all be terrified of the world this Administration is creating—a world where dictators, war criminals & billionaires rule supreme while working people get screwed & killed in reckless wars of choice.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 21(source)

Meanwhile…Trump says we’re in an economic golden age. Tired of winning yet?

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Jerome Powell: The Fed is concerned about the very, very low level of job creation. Over the past 6 months, if you adjust for overcounting, there is effectively zero net job creation in the private sector.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Beyond disgusting. How many times will Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth disrespect and dishonor our fallen heroes and their grieving families?

Father of service member killed in Iran war said he never told Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job

Hegseth said "family after family" of service members killed urged the administration to “not stop until the job is done." The father said he appreciated the compassion that Hegseth and Trump showed h...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Great to attend Mrs. Johnson’s class at North High in Worcester! We spoke about the future of this country, the war in Iran, ICE and the importance of public service. These students give me hope—I’m confident we’re in good hands with these young leaders paving the way for a brighter future!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

In the span of just 20 days, Trump’s immoral, illegal war has gone from “very complete” to “we need another $200 billion.”

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Trump’s indefensible, immoral, and reckless war of choice has MAGA once again spreading insane lies. Their BS is an insult to our intelligence. I’m calling it out.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

They never ask how we’re going to pay for war.

House Democrat Trashes Trump 'Burning $1 Billion a Day'

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) slammed President Donald Trump's administration for 'burning $1 billion a day' to fund the Iran War.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

How about ending the war they started that’s sending gas prices up? That seems like a good place to look…

Susie Wiles sounds the alarm on gas prices

White House aides and Cabinet officials are coming under intense pressure to reverse the spike in energy prices caused by the start of the war in the Middle East.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

My Republican colleagues love to talk about the national debt, but have NOTHING to say about the fact that we’re sending $1 BILLION a day to the Middle East on Trump’s reckless war of choice with Iran. Their hypocrisy is astounding.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Reminder: Trump’s Big Ugly Bill added more to the national debt than any other single piece of legislation in history—all so Bezos can buy another mega yacht.

US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

The U.S. national debt has hit a record $39 trillion. The deficit hit the milestone Wednesday just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

Trump spent more in 19 days in Iran–including on bombing elementary schools & killing civilians–than America spends in 6 months on international diplomacy at the State Departmnt. War should be a last resort—not a first impulse.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

Maybe we should invest in affordable housing here at home instead of spending one billion dollars a day on war with Iran?

Mortgage Rates Climb to Three-Month High, With 30-Year at 6.22%

Mortgage rates rose for a third week, reaching a three-month high as wartime inflation fears drove up yields for the government bonds that guide home loans.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

In just 19 days, Trump has already wasted $25 BILLION on his reckless war of choice with Iran. That’s enough to fund the State Department for half a year. He chooses bombs over diplomacy. Disgusting & just plain stupid.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

Who are you going to believe? Trump, or your empty wallet?

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Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

Trump cut nutrition assistance for Americans by nearly $200B…and now he has the audacity to demand that same amount so he can use it on a war nobody asked for? This is unhinged.

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

Republicans refuse to fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, and the Coast Guard because they’re hell bent on letting Trump’s secret police force run rampant. We must fund the critical security agencies that keep us safe—and abolish those that execute Americans in the streets.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

What’s a better investment: $24 BILLION on a reckless war of choice in the Middle East, or fixing the roads, bridges, and infrastructure in our national parks & other public lands here at home? Trump made his choice. What’s yours?

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Sponsored Bills(31)

H. Res. 1068 (119th)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to adv…
H.R. 7521 (119th)
To lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7546 (119th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medi…
H.J. Res. 143 (119th)
Resolution Act.
H. Res. 999 (119th)
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Repres…

Cosponsored Bills(202)

H.R. 8712 (119th)
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to make certain disclosures …
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1249 (119th)
Expressing that the United States is obligated to permanently end the unhoused crisis by 202…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H.R. 8588 (119th)
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish …
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8531 (119th)
Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-04-27
H. Res. 1212 (119th)
Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the U…
Joined: 2026-04-23

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Voting History

496 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-07-15	H.R. 1717 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-15	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-15	H. Res. 580 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	S. 1596 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	H.R. 1770 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	H.R. 1709 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H.R. 1 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-27	H. Res. 516 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 275 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 875 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-06-25	H. Res. 519 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 537 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3394 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 1998 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 884 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 2096 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 481 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 488 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H.R. 2035 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-06	H.R. 2966 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1804 (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.

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