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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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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 · 205 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byRep. Jim McGovern

Acyn@acyn.bsky.socialNov 12(source)

McGovern: Seriously, we were worried. We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks. But, hey, I'm glad that you are ok. I'm glad you survived your nice, two-month paid vacation

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

See those 8 empty seats? That’s where Republicans should have been sitting. But they didn’t even have the decency to debate us while taking healthcare away from millions of people after they shoveled tax break after tax break to billionaires. Lazy, heartless & cruel.

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

Today, we honor the brave men and women who’ve worn our nation’s uniform—protecting our freedoms, defending our democracy, and inspiring us all to serve something greater than ourselves. We owe you a profound debt of gratitude. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Reposted byRep. Jim McGovern

Acyn@acyn.bsky.socialNov 10(source)

Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.

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

Which is why I’ll be voting hell no. Republicans are giving tax breaks to billionaires while healthcare premiums double & triple for regular people. Accepting a pinky promise to maybe have a vote on lowering healthcare costs is not a compromise. It's capitulation. Hold. The. Line.

Sahil Kapur

@sahilkapur.bsky.social

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Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.

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

Great to be in Worcester for the 50th anniversary celebration of The Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton—an incredible organization dedicated to preserving Greek heritage in our community. Wishing them another 50 years of cultural exchange, education, and community building!

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

Not a single thing to bring down prices. Not a single thing to lower rent. Not a single thing to make groceries, or electricity, or any of your bills lower. Republicans have had 291 days. And all they’ve done is give tax breaks to billionaires.

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

Today I joined @trahan.house.gov & the United Way of North Central Massachusetts to hear directly from local food pantries and service providers about how Trump is making hunger worse in North Central MA. Food should be a fundamental right this country!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

We know you don’t care, Donald. All you want to talk about is your “top priority”—the Temu Versailles ballroom.

Donald Trump: "I don't want to hear about the affordability"

Voter concern about inflation and the cost of living helped deliver Trump the presidency for a second time.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

While too many in Washington want to demonize poor people, I’m proud that here in Massachusetts, groups like Making Opportunity Count are rallying our community in support of those in need. Great roundtable w/ @trahan.house.gov & other local leaders to discuss their work today.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

While you struggle to pay for groceries, healthcare, and rent, Elon Musk just walked away with a $1 trillion payout. Only Trump and his billionaire buddies want this sick economic system. In a moral society, everyone is fed & housed—and trillionaires don’t exist. Tax the rich.

Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire. Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits c...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

There's something wrong with our country when on the same day that Elon Musk gets paid a trillion dollars, the Trump administration appeals a federal court order that requires them to fully fund nutrition assistance for poor people.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

Democrats already told him to follow the law. Now a federal judge has ordered him to. This is not a negotiation. USDA needs to send out full benefits, and they need to do it now.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

How low is Donald Trump is willing to go? It took him 2 seconds to find $40 billion to bail out Argentina, but he drags his feet and takes forever to send out food assistance to hungry American families—which he has a legal and moral obligation to do.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to make full November SNAP payments

The US is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history and partisan frustrations remain high on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 7(source)

Trump's record in four photos: Cowardice. Collapse. Chaos. Corruption.

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

During my visit to the Central Massachusetts Veterans Support Inc. food pantry, Anne Marie told me they’re seeing a “drastic increase” among veterans and active-duty service members. Some in Washington are cutting nutrition assistance & leaving our veterans behind. It’s shameful.

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

After bravely serving our country, many of our veterans can't even afford food. Today, I helped stock the shelves at the Central Massachusetts Veterans Support Inc. food pantry in Millbury. It’s essential that we help those who've already given us so much.

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

Nancy Pelosi is unquestionably the most consequential Speaker of the House of Representatives in American history. My full statement on her decision to retire after a profound career in public service.

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Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 5(source)

There’s a special place in Hell for people who rip food away from hungry children.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 5(source)

Turns out it’s not very popular to shut down the government when you control everything, double people’s healthcare costs, raise grocery bills with price-hiking tariffs, protect pedophiles, bulldoze the White House & starve out 40+ million Americans including hungry kids.

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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
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
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

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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