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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 — 534

Yes38%

No59%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align97%

Cross-party0%

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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 · 205 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 20(source)

Today, on the International Day of the Child, I call on Netanyahu to release 16-year-old American Mohammed Ibrahim from detention. For 9 months, Mohammed has suffered illness, malnourishment & potentially torture—and his family is increasingly worried he may not survive.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 20(source)

Unemployment is up. 58k manufacturing jobs lost. Grocery prices at record highs. These people are lying to your face. It’s unbelievable.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 20(source)

Welcome to Donald Trump’s America—where it’s fine to be a Nazi or in the KKK.

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 20(source)

The President of the United States is openly calling for the execution of Democratic Members of Congress. Where is the condemnation from Republicans over this blatant call for political violence?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 20(source)

We will not be intimidated.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

Today, I heard from Israeli and Palestinian citizens about their efforts to co-create a safe, just, and shared future for their people. The U.S. government must be a partner in those efforts—not a yes-man to Netanyahu’s attempts to sabotage them.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

Refusing to release the jobs report won’t make rising unemployment go away. Refusing to release the Epstein Files won’t make whatever Trump did with his “terrific” friend Jeff go away. You can only run from the truth for so long. Accountability is coming. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

BLS Cancels October Jobs Report, Couldn’t Collect Some Data

The Bureau of Labor Statistics won’t publish an October employment report, and instead will incorporate those payrolls figures into the November report set to be published after the Federal Reserve’s ...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

This is the exact excuse Trump & his cronies at the DOJ will use to justify any potential refusal to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Release all the Files. Now. The American People will not stand for anything less than complete transparency.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Bondi on the Epstein investigations that Trump demanded: "We're not gonna say anything else on that because now it is a pending investigation in SDNY"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

Today I met with members of faith-based groups from @justiceucc.bsky.social who are working on peace-building in Colombian communities. The US has invested so much in Colombia’s future & we must support full implementation of the peace agreement.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

Honored to attend the premiere of “Wisdom Happiness: A Heart-to-Heart with the Dalai Lama” with @nancypelosi69.bsky.social & Richard Gere. I’m forever inspired by the courage of His Holiness—and I'll always be an advocate for the human rights & dignity of the Tibetan people.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist—a human being with thoughts and feelings and a family and a future. A Saudi prince didn’t like his viewpoint—so he had him brutally murdered and hacked to death. Anyone who can put that aside for polite dinner conversation is sick in the head.

Frank Figliuzzi

@frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social

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Here’s the list of guests who honored the killer crown prince of Saudi Arabia last night at our White House, including Elon Musk (Tesla) and Tim Cook (Apple), and more: www.businessinsider.com/white-house-...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 19(source)

As I said on the floor today, releasing the Epstein Files is not about politics. It’s about the survivors—girls as young as 11 years old who were systematically abused by rich & powerful men. Tonight, I stood in solidarity with them & all survivors of sexual assault nationwide.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

I’m glad the Senate swiftly passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. President Trump must immediately sign it into law & fully comply. No excuses. No delays. Anything less is an insult to the survivors of Epstein’s heinous crimes & survivors of sexual assault nationwide.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

MBS literally ordered his thugs to hack apart a @washingtonpost.com journalist with a bonesaw. You are the company you keep!

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

I share Congressman Massie’s concerns. Trump knows he’s lost Congressional support for his Epstein Files coverup, so he’s illegally using his corrupt DOJ to stall & manufacture BS excuses to deny the American People full transparency.

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Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

Today’s vote was a big step towards transparency & accountability for those complicit in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. But this fight doesn’t stop here. This bill MUST become the law of the land, and Trump’s corrupt DOJ must abide by its ruling. NO more stalling or excuses!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

Trump is the first president in U.S. history to weaponize hunger—blocking nutrition benefits because he thought it would help him politically. It's disgusting, but it's making me fight harder to #EndHungerNow.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

The Epstein Files must be released NO MATTER WHO is in them: Republicans, Democrats, or anyone in-between. No one is above the law. Trump could release the files RIGHT NOW. Why won’t he? I think we all know.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

Remember: As president, Trump could release the Epstein Files TODAY. His sudden reversal is obvious—he lost the votes and is now pathetically trying to save face. If he cared about truth & supporting survivors, why not release the files RIGHT NOW?!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 18(source)

NEWS: For months, Republican leaders have stonewalled a bill to release the Epstein Files. Now they’re trying to limit debate. So I’m teaming up with Congressman Massie & @rokhanna.bsky.social to start debate early and give this the time it deserves. Tune in to the House Floor soon.

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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

534 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
2025-02-07	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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