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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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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 9(source)

This has got to be the most self-obsessed cabinet in American history. Secretary Kennedy—it didn’t work for Kristi Noem, and it won’t work for you.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

Americans are now paying 50 cents more for gas than just before Trump launched his latest war. It doesn’t get clearer than that—his reckless policies are directly making your life more expensive.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

It’s day 9 of Trump’s reckless Iran War—and he’s now spent over $9.5 BILLION of your tax dollars. That’s more than USDA spends every year, in every school, on free breakfasts for students in America.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

I’m heartbroken to hear that another service member has lost their life in the Iran War. Lisa and I send our deepest condolences to Benjamin’s friends, family, and loved ones. His parents are especially in our thoughts and prayers—losing a child is the greatest heartbreak of all.

Seventh U.S. service member killed in Iran war ID'ed as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington

Pennington, 26, from Glendale, Kentucky, was wounded on March 1 during an Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He died on Sunday.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

He and Trump want filet mignon served to them in their tacky new ballroom that they paid for with bribes, but they want you and your kids to “eat liver” & buy “cheap meat.” What the hell is wrong with them?

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RFK Jr. suggests Americans can more easily afford groceries if they start eating liver instead of beef: "Most of the cheap cuts of meat are very inexpensive. ... You can buy liver or the cheap cuts."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 8(source)

He’s padding his pockets and taking bribes for his ballroom while the rest of us get ripped off by billionaire corporations.

U.S. Manufacturing Is in Retreat and Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t Helping

Levies on imports were supposed to bring back a golden age of U.S. manufacturing. They haven’t worked, so far.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 8(source)

🥩Beef UP 16% ☕Coffee UP 20% ⚡Electricity UP 6% 🏥Healthcare costs through the roof Trump PROMISED he would lower costs on day one. HE LIED.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 7(source)

Reckless wars have consequences here at home.

U.S. crude oil sees largest weekly price jump on record

Stocks also sharply dropped, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average having its worst week since April 2025.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 7(source)

We already knew Trump protects pedophiles. Now we know someone he pardoned for January 6th has gone on to molest two children. Unlike our president, I think child sex abusers should be held accountable for their crimes.

Capitol rioter pardoned by Trump given life sentence for molesting two children

Andrew Paul Johnson, 45, of Florida among several January 6 defendants charged with new crimes

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 7(source)

Trump has already spent nearly $7 billion on his war of choice, according to independent analysis—2x what America spends on housing homeless veterans every year. It’s disgusting. I’m going to keep talking about how his broken promises are hurting folks here at home.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 6(source)

Gas prices are soaring because of Trump’s war. Grocery prices are through the roof because of his tariffs. The job market is worsening because of his awful economic policies. A reckoning is coming soon.

Jobs report today: Job losses in February fuel concern about health of labor market

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the February jobs report and what it means for the U.S. economy and markets.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 6(source)

Republicans say we don’t have enough to feed hungry kids, but never hesitate to write a blank check for defense contractors. Their priorities are way out of whack. Shameful.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 6(source)

It hasn’t even been a week, and Trump’s regime change war in Iran has already cost taxpayers over $6.5 billion. That’s more than twice as much as what we spent on housing homeless veterans in 2025. Outrageous.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 5(source)

Thank you @nationalnow.bsky.social for honoring me with the Equal Rights Champion Award! I’m ashamed that it’s been over 100 years since women secured the right to vote, and yet we’re still fighting for equality. We must affirm that the Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land NOW!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 5(source)

Great. He replaced the lady who shot her dog with the guy who hid behind a chair on January 6th.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 5(source)

They don’t give a damn about human rights or human lives. It’s all a video game to them.

White House posts video of operations in Iran mixed with ‘Call of Duty’ footage | CNN

The White House is facing criticism for a social media video that mixed “Call of Duty” game footage with clips of American missile strikes inside Iran. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 5(source)

After years of promising no new wars, the mask is off: Trump & his allies in Congress are nothing more than a bunch of pathetic neocon warmongers. I hope betraying the American people was worth it for the defense contractor money.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 4(source)

The Republicans' farm bill is a BETRAYAL of MAHA. It would: 🛢️Prevent communities from regulating pesticides. 🤮Allow more toxins dumped into our water. ☠️Give CORPORATE IMMUNITY to companies that make cancer-causing chemicals. Trump & RFK lied to win. I’m taking them on.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 4(source)

Republicans love to act like they give a damn about homeland security. But the truth is, under Donald Trump’s reckless administration, America is more isolated, more alone, and less safe than ever before.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 4(source)

Last month, I visited Growing Places' Regional Food Center in Gardner, MA to see how they're helping local farmers bring their produce to market while also expanding access to nutritious food for those in need. Thank you for all you do to #EndHungerNow!

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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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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
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

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