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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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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 · 32 sponsored · 206 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Trump has now spent $30 BILLION on the Iran War—enough to extend ACA healthcare tax credits (which he let expire) for the ENTIRE YEAR. Republicans tell you there isn’t enough money for your healthcare while they spend a billion dollars a day on their war. The WRONG priorities!

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Acyn@acyn.bsky.socialMar 24(source)

McGovern: He’s doing nothing to make healthcare more accessible. They say we don’t have the money—but we have a billion dollars a day to blow on this crazy war. I don’t think he gives a shit about the American people. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and he’s golfing.

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

Even Republican Senators now agree: MAGA is responsible for the DHS shutdown. Trump is in charge. Republicans run both chambers of Congress. Their incompetence & failure to govern is making your life harder. That’s the exact opposite of what government is supposed to be about.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Kennedy: "Democrats offered to open up everything but ICE. Ted and I said, 'Ok, let's accept,' then at the same time we'd offer a bill for reconciliation where we don't need any D votes. That way we're out of the shutdown and DHS is back open. Thune submitted that to Trump. He said, 'No. No deals.'"

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

It’s Republicans that are blocking funding for TSA, FEMA, and other agencies that keep us safe. Why? Because they want even more money for ICE—the agency that already has a $75 billion slush fund and is terrorizing communities & executing Americans in the streets.

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

Not content with allowing his secret police to execute American citizens in the streets, now Trump wants them patrolling our airports. Unhinged and indefensible.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

TRUMP: Who are you with? REPORTER: Newsmax TRUMP: You're not doing a very good job REPORTER: You deployed ICE-- TRUMP: You're not doing a good job. Did you hear me? I'm taking CNN over Newsmax. Can you believe it?

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

Honored to visit the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland—a spiritual, cultural, and community hub for Hindu families across Massachusetts! Folks here are dedicated to the pursuit of peace, which our world desperately needs right now. Thanks for having me!

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

If it weren’t for Trump, airport lines would be shorter. TSA agents would get paid. FEMA would be ready to respond to natural disasters. Trump rejected a deal proposed by REPUBLICANS because he’d rather keep it all shut down than hold his secret police at ICE accountable.

Trump Kills Republican Plan to Fund TSA as Airport Lines Get Worse

Don’t expect the airport chaos to get better anytime soon.

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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@factpostnews.bsky.social

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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.

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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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