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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 — 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 4(source)

The Trump kids won’t have to go fight in an illegal war for their draft dodging dad with "bone spurs." It’s working class kids who die in wars waged by rich men—not the children of the billionaire Epstein class.

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

Another day, another betrayal. This time, MAHA. Tonight, Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee are advancing a partisan farm bill chock full of giveaways to the Big Ag billionaires and pesticide companies that dump toxins into our food, water, and air. I'm speaking out.

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

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

This was entirely preventable.

MS NOW

@ms.now

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BREAKING: Dow plunges, oil prices surge amid war with Iran.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 3(source)

These planes cost $100 Million. Each. $300 million dollars could have provided 139 MILLION meals for hungry people in America. Trump betrayed America first—he picked military adventurism abroad over feeding kids and seniors here at home.

3 F-15s shot down by Kuwait in friendly fire incident, pilots safe, US says

"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 3(source)

By the way, even your Dear Leader calls it a war.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

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Trump: The lives of American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties — that often happens in war.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 3(source)

American troops killed. 20% of global oil & gas traffic halted. U.S. bases under attack. Trump admin says it could last for a month & won’t rule out troops on the ground. Saying this "isn't a war” is the stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time. And I'm in Congress.

The Bulwark

@thebulwark.com

Open post ↗

Hunt: “Did the president not run on not starting a war with Iran?” Sen. Mullin: “He ran on ending wars. He's ended eight of them.” Hunt: “He started this one.” Mullin: “This isn’t a war.”

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 3(source)

Lindsay Graham says “Cuba is next.” He’s nuts. For 6 decades we’ve pursued a failed Cuba policy that does nothing to promote our interests or values. I sat down with @thenation.com to discuss why it’s time to rethink relations with Havana.

Opposing Trump’s Cruel Assault on the Cuban People

An interview with Representative Jim McGovern.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 2(source)

This is disgusting. These things don’t just “happen.” They happen because he started an unprovoked, illegal & reckless war. No more American deaths, no more misguided military adventurism, no more endless war.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

a slurring Trump in new video on American troops killed by Iran: “Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more.“

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 2(source)

Trump promised to end wars, bring down prices, and expose pedophiles. He’s starting wars, raising prices, and protecting pedophiles.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 2(source)

Trump spent a decade selling "America-First" isolationism. No more endless war, no sending Americans to die in the Middle East, he said. He lied. Why? Follow the money. He's just another neocon shill for Big Oil & Middle East autocrats. Many of us tried to warn you.

Only one in four Americans support Trump’s airstrikes on Iran, poll finds

The Reuters-Ipsos poll also found that over half of respondents thought that the president was too quick to use force to advance U.S. interests

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

My heart breaks for the families as they learn this gut-wrenching news. I pray especially for the moms and dads of all our courageous service members. The grief of losing a child is something no parent should ever know.

MS NOW

@ms.now

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CENTCOM: Three U.S. troops killed in Iran operations

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

I pray for all our brave servicemen and women—as well as all the innocent civilians—whose lives Donald Trump has recklessly put in harm’s way with his illegal, unconstitutional war.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

Congress should immediately be called back to Washington to vote on these illegal strikes—that is what the constitution and the laws of this country demand. Instead, Speaker Johnson has called off votes for Monday and Tuesday.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

Is Donald Trump confused about why he’s starting this war? Maybe he needs to have his memory checked. Less than a year ago he told us Iran’s nuclear program had been “obliterated.” Now he says we need more strikes. Was he lying then? Or is he lying now?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

America does not want our kids dying so corrupt defense contractors can pad their pockets. We don’t want to waste trillions overseas while families are struggling here at home.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

This is an illegal war that could easily escalate in dangerous and unpredictable ways into a wider regional conflict. Have we learned absolutely nothing from our decades of endless war and reckless attempts at regime change in the Middle East?

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

President Trump said that fighting with Iran could persist for four weeks. “It’s always been a four-week process,” he told the Daily Mail. “It’s always been about a four-week process so — as strong as it is, it’s a big country, it’ll take four weeks — or less.”

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

🚨 Community project funding applications are now LIVE! We’ve secured tens of millions for local MA02 projects over the last few years—making targeted investments that make a real difference in people's lives. Learn more about how to apply:

Community Project Funding | Congressman Jim McGovern

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

The Trump regime is using your tax dollars to pay and provide federal benefits to a racist MAGA troll trying to gin up phony “grassroots” support for his pathetic racist boss. Outrageous.

A White House Staffer Appears to Run Massive Pro-Trump X Account

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

The Trump administration’s blockade of Cuba not only causes unacceptable humanitarian suffering, but raises the risk of conflict. Yesterday’s deadly boat skirmish shows how things could escalate. Both governments should talk to each other like adults. Now.

Cuba says it killed heavily armed exiles who attacked from US-registered speedboat

Rare clash off island’s coast took place amid US oil embargo and heightened tensions between two countries

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

Last night, Trump lied and lied, and Republicans jumped to their feet in cult-like obedience to shower their dear leader’s lies with fawning praise every chance they got. It was a display that would make even Kim Jong Un blush.

Democrats’ Comeback: Trump Speech Would ‘Make Kim Jong Un Blush’

As President Trump and Republicans take shots at Democrats for not applauding parts of his State of the Union address—“These people are crazy!” he said at one point—Democrats are trying to punch back....

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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

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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