At a Glance

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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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 · 31 sponsored · 202 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 14(source)

Looks like someone got a little too close to the truth?

Donald Trump Yells 'F--- You' and Flips Off Man After Being Called a 'Pedophile Protector,' and White House Defends His 'Appropriate' Response

President Donald Trump was caught on camera raising his middle finger and yelling "F--- you" to a man who called him a "pedophile protector" amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the full release o...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 14(source)

America: please lower costs. GOP majority: does nothing. Trump: shower heads make it hard to do my hair. GOP majority: passes a bill immediately.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 14(source)

I’m visiting all 9 congressional districts in Massachusetts to hear from folks struggling with hunger, learn from advocates on the frontlines, and make one point clear: Hunger is a political condition. We have the resources & know how to end it. We just lack the political will.

Massachusetts Playbook

Kelly Garrity's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 14(source)

🚨NEWS: I'm launching a statewide #EndHungerNowTour to visit every district in MA & see how Trump's cuts to food assistance are hurting our communities. This administration thinks they can starve hungry people & then silence their voices by canceling reports on hunger in America. Not on my watch.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

When you’ve lost Joe Rogan…

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

I have a message for my Republican colleagues: Trump will turn on you, investigate you, and indict you with bogus charges the second he doesn't like you. That’s not Democracy—it’s tyranny. Your silence won’t make it go away.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

Shocking. Maybe it’s because Americans don’t like masked agents terrorizing them at target & shooting young moms in the face?

SHOCK POLL: More Americans Want ICE Abolished Than Not After Renee Good Shooting

More Americans favor abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency than oppose it after the killing of Renee Nicole Good.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 12(source)

Make America Healthy Again now includes… *checks notes* …letting people die from air pollution.

E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 12(source)

I'm thrilled the House passed legislation to prevent health insurance from skyrocketing, but the fight to doesn't stop here. That's why, this weekend, I held a roundtable to listen to folks who are facing higher premiums. Their stories make clear that the Senate must pass our bill immediately.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 12(source)

Venezuela. Then Greenland. Then Jerome Powell. They're doing an awful lot to distract us.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 12(source)

I was the first member of Congress to call for abolishing ICE. Turns out I was on to something.

McGovern backs movement to abolish ICE - Daily Hampshire Gazette

NORTHAMPTON — Saying that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has evolved into an agency that’s “ripping families apart,” U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern has become one of the first members of Congress to...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 12(source)

This is such BS. Your administration pardoned thousands of people who beat cops with broken furniture & ransacked the Capitol during a failed coup attempt to try to stop the certification of an election. That is the definition of political violence.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJan 10(source)

Great to be in Shelburne for my first town hall of 2026! Folks here are angry about Trump's blatant disregard for the law, skyrocketing healthcare premiums, and Republicans’ refusal to do anything to lower costs. Thanks to the 1st Congregational Church of Shelburne for hosting this conversation!

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

I first worked with Natalie Blais when she was a member of my team in my Northampton office. She’s an incredible legislator, a selfless public servant, & a powerful voice in the State House. Most importantly, she’s an awesome person. Wishing her all the best in her next chapter at UMass!

Deerfield Rep. Blais resigning to work at UMass Amherst

Rep. Natalie Blais of Deerfield is resigning from the House to take a job at UMass Amherst as associate vice chancellor for government relation.

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

This is not how the president of a democratic republic speaks. This is how fascist dictators with imperialist ambitions talk.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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ROGERS: Do you see any checks on your power on the world stage? TRUMP: Yeah. There's one thing. My own morality. My own mind. That's the only thing that can stop me. KANNO-YOUNGS: Not international law? TRUMP: I don't need international law. I'm not looking to hurt people.

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

I just reintroduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to force a vote to stop any more strikes. I already forced a first vote last month which lost by only 2. If my Republican colleagues grow a spine, it will pass this time.

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

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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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
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

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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