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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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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.socialJan 23(source)

Outdated, obsolete, Cold War thinking—unsurprisingly coming from the oldest person ever to assume the presidency. We’ve had an embargo against Cuba for over 60 YEARS! History has proven that it does not hurt the elites or the government—it punishes regular people and families.

Trump administration weighs naval blockade to halt Cuban oil imports

“Energy is the chokehold to kill” the Cuban regime, said a person familiar with the discussions.

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

To protect the American People, we must abolish Trump’s paramilitary secret police force. That’s why I voted HELL NO to another cent for ICE.

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

Last time I introduced my bipartisan War Powers Resolution, most Republicans said they wouldn’t support it because Trump hadn’t attacked Venezuela. Well, now he has, so today I forced them to vote again. Unsurprisingly, most of them chose to be weak and spineless.

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

Today, House Republicans held a vote open for nearly a half hour—flying a Member in from Texas—to tie a vote which would have simply stopped Trump from engaging in further unauthorized & illegal hostilities in Venezuela without Congressional approval. My full statement ⬇️

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

Hey Secretary Rollins: Running “a thousand computer simulations” to figure out how close you can get to starving people is seriously sick. Have your chauffeur drive you to the supermarket so you can educate yourself on how expensive groceries are.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Wow -- Fanone coughs "go fuck yourself" to Trey Nehls as Nehls blames Capitol Police leadership for January 6

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

I for one am shocked—SHOCKED!—that the man who bankrupted a casino doesn’t know how to run the economy.

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Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

I just put Republicans on the record in the Rules Committee—forcing votes in an attempt to: ❌Prohibit the U.S. from invading a NATO ally. ❌Prohibit attacks on another country without congressional authorization. ❌Restrain ICE & protect civil rights. Every Republican voted no. Shameful & pathetic.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

Surprise, surprise: the same people Trump pardoned for violently attacking the cops on January 6th are now getting re-arrested for molesting children. The most depraved, corrupt, perverted administration in American history.

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Andrew Johnson to face criminal trial for child molestation

Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

Last week, I visited Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) to see how Republicans’ cuts to SNAP are hurting our communities. They're fighting hard to keep folks fed despite headwinds from DC. Thanks @lynch.house.gov for inviting me to your district to launch my #EndHungerNow Tour!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 22(source)

70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck while the grifter-in-chief profits from the presidency as much as he wants. Corrupt to the core.

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@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Trump and his family have accumulated over $1.8 billion in cash and gifts since he was re-elected.

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

The man with the nuclear codes wants to annex a key ally…and he can’t even remember which one it is. It’s time to take away the car keys.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Trump is now confusing Greenland and Iceland: "They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you. Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."

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

According to Trump’s cabinet of billionaire elites, a meal costs $3… but “mom and pop” own 5-12 houses. What planet are these people living on?

The Bulwark

@thebulwark.com

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Bessent: "Someone, maybe your parents for their retirement have bought 5, 10, 12 homes."

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

A world where America invades Greenland is a horrible, horrible world. It’s time to take the car keys away from grandpa before it’s too late.

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

This is what happens when you have the wealthiest cabinet in U.S. history. Her chauffeur should take her to the grocery store & educate her on how real people live.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Brooke Rollins is still at it! "We had run almost 1,000 simulations, and between $3 and $4 is a fair number if you can have access to that food. I just saw new numbers that were run: a full day, meaning 3 full square meals and a snack, is about $15.64."

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

Dr. King did not teach us to manage injustice—he taught us to fight it. That’s why I’m fighting to prevent ICE from getting another cent. Trump’s secret police must be abolished.

McGovern calls for an end to ICE, tyranny in passionate MLK Day speech

McGovern combined the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with the division being sown today by the Trump administration and (ICE).

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

Hey Auburn—let’s grab coffee this Saturday! All are welcome. 🏛️ Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501 🗓️ Saturday, January 24, 2026 🕰️ 9:00AM- 10:00AM RSVP Here: mcgovern.house.gov/forms/form/?...

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

The American People want healthcare. Not Greenland.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 17(source)

People that say “show me your papers” are never on the right side of history.

Kristi Noem Says Americans Should Be Prepared to Prove Their Citizenship as ICE Ramps Up Raids

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is defending reports that people have been asked by federal agents to prove their citizenship status as ICE operations continue in cities across America

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 16(source)

Kicking off my statewide #EndHungerNow tour with @lynch.house.gov here in Quincy at Quincy Community Action Programs to listen to folks who rely on Head Start and federal food assistance to make ends meet.

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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
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

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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