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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 — 550

Yes38%

No59%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 2

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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James P. McGovern

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 2

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James P.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 32 sponsored · 206 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

When you’re stuck in line at the airport, at least you know exactly who's to blame. Speaker Mike Johnson.

Johnson kills bill to solve airport crisis and implies Leader Thune not in control

Moments after House Speaker’s stunning move, which he said Donald Trump agreed with, the president signed an executive order to pay TSA workers for now

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

If Mike Johnson wanted to end the shutdown, he could do so now. He just has to pass the Senate’s bipartisan bill that funds agencies keeping us safe. Instead, he’s holding TSA hostage because he wants more for ICE—an agency that’s murdering Americans & already has a massive slush fund. Pathetic.

Headquarters

@headquartersnews.bsky.social

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Mike Johnson on rejecting the TSA funding bill: "I have to protect the House and I have to protect the American people"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

The Trump administration is spending FOUR TIMES more on a war of choice in the Middle East than we spend in a year providing American moms & their babies with nutrition assistance when they can’t afford food. Why is MAGA now Iran First?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

It’s day 27 of Trump's Iran War, and he’s burned through $33 BILLION. That’s FOUR TIMES what we spend each year on providing new moms & their babies with nutrition assistance when they can’t afford formula or food. His priorities are all screwed up.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

Our soldiers are in harm’s way. We’re wasting billions that should be spent here at home. And now—in the middle of an affordability crisis—prices are soaring even higher because Trump dragged us into a costly, reckless war of choice.

Flights, fertilizer, mortgage rates: how the Iran war is raising more than just US gas prices

Oil is used to power the supply chain, from machines that manufacture a cellphone to diesel that powers a truck

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

Maybe if Pete “Secretary of War Crimes” Hegseth hadn’t dismantled the Pentagon’s civilian safeguards, he wouldn’t have launched a cruise missile at an elementary school in Iran or bombed a dairy farm in Ecuador.

Pentagon Pete’s ‘Drug Bombing’ Run Gets Brutal Reality Check

Pete Hegseth claimed victory over drug traffickers—but all he took out was a farm and chickens, according to reports.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Republicans refuse to fund the TSA—which has an annual budget of $12B—but have no problem with Trump sending $32 BILLION to the Middle East to waste on another reckless regime change war.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

You know it’s bad when even a Fox “News” poll has your approval rating this low. Turns out the American People don’t want to send billions to the Middle East while they’re struggling to afford groceries & gas here at home.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

It’s day 26 of Trump’s reckless war of choice with Iran, and he’s already burned $32 BILLION. That’s almost 3x as much as the TSA’s ENTIRE annual budget. Republicans could pay our TSA officers & invest in security here at home. Instead, they’re sending billions to the Middle East.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Who’s gonna tell him?

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

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Trump: I don’t want a stupid person being president.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Call it what it is: the Trump War Tax.

More Perfect Union

@moreperfectunion.bsky.social

Open post ↗

BREAKING: USPS will impose its first-ever surcharge on packages — an 8% fee to cover the rising cost of fuel.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Teen hunger is often overlooked—Congress must do more to get young people the nutrition they need to grow & succeed. That’s why I visited Boys & Girls club of Metro South with @repauchincloss.bsky.social on my #EndHungerNow Tour. So impressed by the students—amazing advocates for better nutrition!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Their war is going to make your food more expensive. But don’t worry, “it shouldn’t be too disruptive.”

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Brooke Rollins describes the 20% of US farmers who are facing spiking fertilizer prices as "just a smaller segment of our farmers" so "it shouldn't be too disruptive"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

Every GOP accusation is a confession.

Activist who pushed 2020 election fraud claims convicted of election fraud

Investigating voter fraud claims, Harry Wait requested the ballots of Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

ICE & CBP are totally out of control—terrorizing our communities & executing American citizens in the streets. It’s insane that Republicans are holding the TSA hostage so Trump’s secret police can get an even bigger slush fund.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

If we’ve already won, why are we still bombing them?!

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Trump: "This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

Republicans are now pretending to care about federal workers like TSA agents not getting paid. Where were they when Trump called federal employees “crooked” and “dishonest?” Or when DOGE illegally and incompetently fired employees who then had to be rehired? Spare us the crocodile tears.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

Trump calls mail in ballots “corrupt as hell.” He was at Mar-a-Lago. He could have gone in person. But he voted by mail. Why is he holding us hostage by refusing to sign bills until Congress makes it harder for everyone else to vote the way he just did?

Trump casts a mail ballot again in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating'

The president cast a mail ballot in an upcoming Florida special election, according to county records.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 24(source)

It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year, making health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans. Instead, Republicans burned through that money in just 3 weeks on a war of choice half way around the world.

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Sponsored Bills(32)

H.R. 8982 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Centra…
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.

Cosponsored Bills(206)

H.R. 8863 (119th)
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tob…
Joined: 2026-05-15
H. Res. 1286 (119th)
Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small busi…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8798 (119th)
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Ac…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H.R. 8712 (119th)
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to make certain disclosures …
Joined: 2026-05-07

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Voting History

550 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 832 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-13	H.R. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 736 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	Passed

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