Would be great if someone asked Secretary Rubio if he stands by this statement 5 years later.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 2
James P. McGovern
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Voting Record — 496
Yes38%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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James P. McGovern
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 2
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Trump started a war with Venezuela to further enrich his billionaire donors in the oil lobby, and now he wants to give your money to the Big Oil corporations so CEOs can line their pockets.
Corrupt to the core.
How the hell is spending taxpayer dollars on rebuilding Venezuela when folks at home can’t afford healthcare “America First?!”
Time to admit you got played.
If you’re wondering why the hell we’re at war with Venezuela, the answer is clear: the oil lobby spent millions to get Trump elected, and now they’re calling in their favor.
This whole thing reeks of corruption.
I have not seen a single Republican official or MAGA influencer offer a credible explanation of Trump's decision to pardon the drug trafficking ex–president of Honduras.
You cannot credibly argue that trafficking sometimes gets a pardon and sometimes requires a war.
Trump says there’s not enough money for food & healthcare for our own people, but apparently we have enough to “run” Venezuela so that big oil billionaires get even richer. This is a war for the fossil fuel lobby, funded by you, the American taxpayer.
Remember, the next time Hegseth says we aren’t able to interdict or arrest the people on the tiny little boats so we just have to kill them…
…that we infiltrated a heavily-guarded home in the middle of the night to make an arrest.
They're murdering people because they can.
I for one am shocked that the president who renamed it the “Department of War” has, in fact, been a warmonger.
You know what’s weak & stupid? Dragging us into another costly endless war that puts our troops & innocent civilians in harm’s way.
Strong leaders have moral clarity & use power responsibly. Weak men like Trump make other peoples’ kids fight in their unnecessary, illegal wars.
It is entirely consistent to hate Maduro & strongly condemn the decision to remove him by force.
Trump did not seek & Congress did not grant authorization for this use of force.
Under our Constitution & laws, that makes it ILLEGAL.
My full statement:
Big Oil spent millions and millions to get Trump elected. They’re getting a great return on their investment.
Without authorization from Congress, and with the vast majority of Americans opposed to military action, Trump just launched an unjustified, illegal strike on Venezuela.
He says we don’t have enough money for healthcare for Americans—but somehow we have unlimited funds for war??
Earlier this month, I met with the parents of Umar Khalid, who has been jailed in India for over 5 years without trial. Congressman Raskin & I are leading our colleagues to urge that he be granted bail & a fair, timely trial in accordance with international law.
There’s nothing worse than losing a child—especially to cancer.
From one parent to another, I’m sending my prayers to Caroline and Edwin as they grieve the loss of their daughter.
I’ll be blunt: this year sucked. But while Republicans ripped away folks’ health care & food assistance to give massive tax breaks to billionaires, my staff and I fought to deliver for #MA02. Here’s some of what we accomplished for YOU.
This is exactly why I introduced a War Powers Resolution to end all hostilities against Venezuela. Nearly every Republican voted against it.
The American People don’t want another endless war over oil. My colleagues need to grow a spine & stand up against these illegal hostilities.
He is turning everything he touches into one of his tacky casinos—at taxpayer expense—while the American people can’t afford rent, healthcare, or groceries. Utterly insane.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! Hoping your day is filled with joy, peace, and love as you gather with friends and family to celebrate.
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Voting History496 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
496 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 1717 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | S. 1596 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1770 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1709 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-27 | H. Res. 516 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 275 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 875 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-06-25 | H. Res. 519 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 537 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3394 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 1998 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 884 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 481 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-06 | H.R. 2966 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | 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.