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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 — 581

Yes39%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align96%

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 · 33 sponsored · 211 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Trump & Elon Musk got rid of the USAID program that helped contain screwworms to Central America. Now, thanks to them, our beef is being infected with parasites. We’re all paying the price for this insane, far-right radical extremism.

A Horrific Parasite Is Back — And Elon Musk's DOGE Could Be Partly To Blame

Cuts the department made to USAID included a program dedicated to preventing the spread of the screwworm across the U.S.-Mexico border.

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

America ought to be the world’s leading human rights champion. Sadly this administration is more interested in abusing human rights than defending them. It comes down to credibility. Why would anyone listen to an abuser when we tell others to stop violating people’s rights?

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

This is what liars do when confronted with the truth. They cut and run like cowards.

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

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

It’s beyond disgusting that Secretary Rollins thinks kicking 700,000 CHILDREN off food assistance is “good news.” This administration is making hunger worse & openly celebrating their cruelty. We should all be appalled.

Jim McGovern Rips Brooke Rollins Over SNAP Comments

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) ripped into Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at a hearing for celebrating the "good news" of people losing federal food assistance.

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

So a domestic terrorist will now be running the Pentagon’s counterterrorism operations. Make it make sense.

Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism post

The Trump administration has hired a convicted Jan. 6, 2021, rioter to work in the Pentagon office that oversees sensitive special operations and irregular warfare matters. Elias Irizarry, who was…

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

If the GOP wants to talk about fraud, let’s do it. Trump is responsible for: ✅Defrauding students ✅Crypto scams ✅Corrupt foreign deals ✅Self-dealing gov contracts ✅Shady real estate transactions ✅Pump & dump stock schemes ✅Pardons for allies Care to comment, @houserepublicans.bsky.social?

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

The United States used to be an international leader on human rights. Under this administration, we are moving backwards. Honored to deliver the keynote speech at the 2026 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award Ceremony.

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

Republicans are ripping away food assistance from working people, citing phony allegations of “widespread fraud.” But when it comes to Trump pardoning criminals who were ACTUALLY CONVICTED of healthcare fraud, they’re silent. Why? Because those criminals are rich & powerful.

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

Great to show students from Leominster’s Sky View Middle School around the U.S. Capitol! Their great questions & interest in public service give me great hope for our country. Thanks for coming down to Washington!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

Quiet piggy.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

🚨Glyphosate update: Trump’s USDA Secretary repeatedly refused to answer whether she supports a liability shield for huge chemical corporations when their toxic products cause cancer and other diseases. Disgusting.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

Trump & Secretary Rollins kicked at least 700 thousand CHILDREN off nutrition assistance—and that’s only counting 7 states. Today, she refused to tell me whether she stands by her comment that kicking people off food assistance is “good news.” These people are so cruel.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

This guy used to be Trump’s personal attorney. He has no business being America’s top law enforcement officer. The DOJ works for the People, not the President.

Trump says he plans to nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Todd Blanche is likely to face a bruising Senate confirmation battle, with some Republican lawmakers already expressing hesitancy.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

🚨NEWS: I just asked Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture EIGHT TIMES whether she supports a liability shield for corporations that produce cancer-causing chemicals like glyphosate. She refused to answer. It’s a total betrayal of MAHA.

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comJun 4(source)

McGOVERN: Do you believe pesticide companies deserve liability protection? BROOKE ROLLINS: We cannot destroy our framers' ability to plant McGOVERN: So even though you say glyphosate is safe, you believe they should have some sort of liability protection?

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comJun 4(source)

McGOVERN: Do you stand by your comment that kicking people off food assistance is somehow 'good news'? BROOKE ROLLINS: Most of those were fraudulent McGOVERN: I've talked to people who lost benefits. They were kicked off of SNAP. Hunger is getting worse in the United States.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

I want big solutions to the important problems facing America. Republicans want a culture war food fight to distract you from the billionaires who are stealing your money and writing their campaign checks.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

How about no.

Trump Threatens To ‘Never, Ever’ Take Down UFC Arena On White House Lawn

Critics of the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 have called the arena "tacky" and "undignified."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

The House voted to end Trump’s reckless, costly, & illegal war with Iran. The Senate voted to end it. The American People want to end it. It is driving up the cost of everything. This must come to an end. No more endless war!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 3(source)

Shoutout to @keating.house.gov for hosting the 8th stop of my #EndHungerNow tour in New Bedford! Folks at the Pace Community Food Center & the culinary center at New Bedford Public Schools are doing great work to make sure everyone has access to healthy & nutritious food. Thanks for all you do!

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Sponsored Bills(33)

H.R. 9226 (119th)
To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed regi…
H.R. 8982 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Centra…
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…

Cosponsored Bills(211)

H.R. 9442 (119th)
Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
Joined: 2026-06-24
H. Res. 1375 (119th)
Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being…
Joined: 2026-06-18
H.R. 9347 (119th)
To strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-06-18
H.R. 9270 (119th)
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9076 (119th)
Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-05-29

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Voting History

581 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
2025-05-15	H.R. 2240 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2255 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 352 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2243 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2215 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H.R. 249 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-07	H.R. 881 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-07	H.R. 1503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 36 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 530 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 78 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 859 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1442 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1402 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-28	S. 146 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-28	H.R. 973 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-10	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1228 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	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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