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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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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.socialDec 17(source)

Pleased to meet with Centro Presente about the situation in Honduras. I support the full, fair, and peaceful count of all votes cast in the presidentual election. The Honduran people deserve to have their democratic rights respected by both their own and the US governments.

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

Trump is sleepwalking us into a war with Venezuela. I’m leading debate in opposition to this madness. The American People don’t want another endless, costly quagmire in another country—they want us to focus on fixing problems here at home.

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

The American People want us to lower costs—not start another endless war over oil. That's why I’m forcing a vote to end U.S. hostilities against Venezuela. Those who vote to green-light a war in Venezuela will not be judged kindly by history.

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

Trump won't tell us how many people are going hungry in this country because he knows his Big Ugly Bill is making hunger in America worse. His cuts to food assistance are inhumane—and we deserve to know how badly it's hurting our communities.

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

This is the guy who thinks he deserves a Nobel prize & masquerades as the “President of Peace.” Give me a break.

Trump Is Dragging the U.S. Into a Forever War in Venezuela

The threats against Nicolás Maduro suggest the U.S. has forgotten the lesson from the Middle East, writes Rosemary Kelanic.

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

This Republican Majority has done NOTHING to lower costs for working people—but they sure delivered for billionaires, Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Corporate America.

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

Donald Trump has been talking about airstrikes, troops on the ground, and naval or air blockades. These are acts of war. But the Constitution is very clear: only Congress can declare war. So today I’m forcing a vote on my War Powers Resolution to say clearly that we reject this madness.

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

Because of Republican inaction, healthcare costs will explode in just a couple weeks. The GOP majority could easily call a vote & stop that from happening. Instead, this is what they’re doing on the House floor today:

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

I thought tariffs were supposed to bring jobs BACK to America?! Shocking that the guy who bankrupted 6 companies got that wrong too.

Unemployment rate rises, signaling weakness in the economy

The labor market cooldown continued this fall, according to new jobs numbers released on a delayed scheduled by the Labor Department.

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

If you think it’s OK to have a trillionaire in the same America where parents skip meals so kids don’t have to and folks have to choose between healthcare or rent—then we do not share the same values. An economic system with such obscene greed has lost its moral compass.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

Reminder: Trump pardoned the founder of a black market that imported fentanyl from China into the U.S. So to be clear—he’s fine pardoning criminals who used weapons of mass destruction against the American people.

Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction amid drug cartel strikes

The order authorizes the Pentagon and DOJ to use "every tool" available to combat drug cartels.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

Americans don’t want another Iraq. We don’t want our kids dying so defense contractors can get richer. We don’t want to waste trillions overseas while families are struggling here at home. Democrats should be clear: no more regime change, no more endless war.

Ken Klippenstein

@kenklippenstein.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Chuck Schumer won't say if he opposes regime change in Venezuela. JAKE TAPPER: Do you disagree with President Trump's ultimate goal of regime change in Venezuela? CHUCK SCHUMER: President Trump throws out so many different things in so many different ways, you don't even know what the heck ...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

If your elected officials won’t vote to protect your kids & family from gun violence, then you shouldn’t support them. It’s that simple.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

Hundreds of people turned out in Scranton, PA this weekend for a town hall where my colleagues and I discussed building an economic system that works for everyone—not just the wealthy & well-connected. If Republican leaders won’t show up and listen to their constituents—then we will.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

He closed the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention & opposes common-sense gun reform. He also supports having military-grade assault weapons on our streets. There’s plenty more we can do than “just pray.”

Mike Sington

@mikesington.bsky.social

Open post ↗

This is infuriating. Trump responds to the Brown University mass shooting: “All we can do now is pray. Just pray.” THAT’S NOT ALL YOU CAN DO! So sick of this Republican inaction on sensible gun control measures.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

I voted against the war in Iraq and I’m against Trump trying to start a war in Venezuela because we shouldn’t be wasting trillions of dollars & putting troops in harm’s way when we have so much to fix here at home. No more endless war!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

The guilty verdict against Jimmy Lai is a travesty. He committed no crime other than to offend Chinese authorities with his principled defense of democracy and freedom of expression. Hong Kong authorities should grant him medical release so he can receive proper care.

Hong Kong Court Finds Jimmy Lai Guilty in National Security Trial

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

I’m heartbroken by the shooting at Brown University. My prayers are with everyone impacted by yet another horrific act of gun violence—but prayers alone are not enough. We need action to end the epidemic of gun violence in our schools. Enough is enough.

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

On the first night of Hanukkah, shock & mourning has replaced celebration after today’s antisemitic terror attack in Bondi Beach. I want Jewish families in my district & beyond to know: Antisemitism has no place in our society. Let us all pray for peace, healing and justice.

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

This is what Trump calls an A+++++ economy. Those at the top are doing better than ever while everyone else gets less and less.

The U.S. economy may be ‘bad to ugly’ right now, but investors are loving every minute of it | Fortune

Stocks sink as weak job growth and rising tariffs push the U.S. economy from “bad to ugly.”

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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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