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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 — 516

Yes38%

No59%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align97%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 2

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Official site Bluesky X @RepMcGovern Facebook Instagram YouTube

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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 · 205 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

A HUGE thank you to our incredible fall interns! From answering phone calls, to guiding tours of the Capitol Building, to answering your letters and emails, they’ve done a wonderful job serving the people of #MA02. Wishing them all the best in their next endeavors!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

Secretary Rubio cares more about perfecting the office style guide than the hundreds of thousands of people he killed by gutting USAID.

Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri

The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

Hunger is a political condition and shouldn’t be a partisan issue, but for some reason, helping hungry families is a “radical” idea. Cuts to nutrition assistance represent a moral failure of this chaotic & cruel GOP majority.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

What we were promised: Trump’s message on affordability. What we got: a creepy man making weird comments about his 28-year-old employee.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Trump on Karoline Leavitt: "That beautiful face and those lips that don't stop like a little machine gun"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

Trump wants your kids to ration pencils & dolls while he gets massive ballrooms, luxury jumbo jets, & taxpayer-funded golf trips. What a greedy grinch.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."

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

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights—affirming that all people are equal in dignity & rights. Tragically, this administration is rolling back much of the progress we’ve made toward a more just world. My full statement:

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

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

🚨NEWS: The Pentagon has never passed an audit, but Congress just voted to give them EVEN MORE than they asked for! With the military’s bloated budget, we could pay for things we ACTUALLY need like food for millions of hungry veterans & seniors. This is not America First.

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

When? He’s had a year to lower prices. He’s raised them.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Top Trump econ advisor: People are going to look at their wallets and they're going to understand how good Trump has been for the economy

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

America’s farmers are hurting because of this administration’s crushing tariffs & trade war. Trump found $40 billion to bail out farmers in Argentina. But his @USDA can’t even find a fraction of that to help the farmers they're screwing over. Shameful.

Farmers getting $12B Trump bailout after trade war pain

President Trump on Monday revealed a $12 billion plan to bail out American farmers.

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

We know you do.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

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Trump: For miners — do we love miners? I love miners!

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

77 years ago today, Eleanor Roosevelt led passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Last month, Trump deleted human rights from the U.S. National Security Strategy. Our leaders ought to care about moral principles & human rights—not just their own money and power.

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

I’m back in the Capitol today leading debate on behalf of @housedemocrats.bsky.social for the Rules Committee—and instead of doing ANYTHING on affordability, the GOP has us debating more bills with important-sounding titles that do absolutely nothing.

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

Trump says “don’t be dramatic” when asked about families having to cut back on Christmas presents because his economy sucks. His kids got a gilded playhouse. But he thinks you & yours should learn to live with less.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Trump to holiday shoppers concerned about high prices: "Look, don't be dramatic."

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

It’s his stupid tariffs. This isn’t rocket science.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Brooke Rollins: "This weekend you signed an executive order on looking into the reason that so much of these costs have been driven up over and over. Equipment, fertilizer, seed, etc. Why have to understand why that is."

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

Republicans could stop your healthcare costs from doubling TODAY. There’s absolutely nothing stopping them. They rushed through their Big Ugly Bill to give billionaires a massive tax cut, but now that working people are about to suffer, they’re dragging their feet.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 8(source)

Trump is obsessed with taking credit for everything. If things were going so well, we’d see the numbers—and he wouldn’t shut up about it.

Unusual Whales

@unusualwhales.bsky.social

Open post ↗

BREAKING: The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not publish the October PPI.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 8(source)

He's clearly in over his head.

Speaker Johnson struggles to keep control of the House floor

The Louisiana Republican has had a rough few weeks as rank-and-file Republicans deploy discharge petitions to go around him and block a key leadership-backed bill on the floor.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 8(source)

Proud to serve as Vice Chair of @equality.house.gov. I’ll always fight for everyone’s freedom to be who they are and for a country where every single person is treated with dignity and respect.

Congressional Equality Caucus

@equality.house.gov

Open post ↗

🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @repmcgovern.bsky.social🌟 Rep. Jim McGovern is a passionate leader in the fight for LGBTQI+ rights. We were honored when he became a founding member of the Equality Caucus in 2008 and are honored to have him as one of our Vice Chairs! Allow us to introduce you:

Equality Caucus Vice Chair Spotlight. Congressman Jim McGovern, Representing Massachusetts’ 2nd District. IMAGE: Rep. McGovern in front of the U.S. Capitol dome.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 6(source)

I think we should invest in the American people–not pad the pockets of military-industrial complex CEOs. But Trump's reckless nuclear policies are bringing us in the wrong direction. @markey.senate.gov & I are taking action to stop the global nuclear arms race:

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

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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(205)

H. Res. 1286 (119th)
Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small busi…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8798 (119th)
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Ac…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
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

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Voting History

516 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
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 3633 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-16	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Motion to Reconsider	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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

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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