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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 — 550

Yes38%

No59%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align96%

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 · 32 sponsored · 206 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

I’m so thankful that the Hart-Wood Free Medical Program is fighting for a world in which healthcare is a universal human right. Honored to be at the dedication of their new space at the First Unitarian Church in Worcester, which provides no-cost primary care to people in need.

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

The “people” he says he hates to pay back are you—the American taxpayers.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Trump: "We had an unfortunate ruling out of the Supreme Court. It was terrible. I hate to pay people back tariffs. $159 billion. The tariffs will actually be higher, it's turning out. They're gonna end up being higher."

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

If you’re upset about soaring gas prices, don’t worry—Trump’s Secretary of Transportation thinks you’re just being dramatic.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

VARNEY: When can we expect some relief from the surge in jet fuel prices? DUFFY: A lot of Dems are making hay on this issue, complaining about fuel prices. Do you think they want prices to come down? Look at CA. We have to have a bit longer viewpoint. This is strong leadership by the president

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

At least the Trump administration is finally starting to admit that their illegal war is the reason gas prices are skyrocketing.

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

Incredibly honored to receive the Jean Haggerty Award for Community Engagement & Social Justice from Amherst Media at the 50th anniversary of the Amherst Media Gala! While corporate media bows to those in power, local outlets are doing incredible work to spread truth & defend the first amendment.

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

There’s always a tweet.

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

CEOs are pocketing record profits while throwing their workers the scraps. If we’re serious about FAIR markets, we HAVE to unrig our economy to prioritize working people over corrupt billionaires.

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

This weekend I hosted my annual Congressional Art Competition in Leominster! Amazing to see so many talented artists across MA-02—we had 11 schools & 123 students participate in the competition. Wonderful to see young people embrace their creativity & express themselves through art.

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

Trump’s promised to Make America Healthy Again. It was all a lie.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Former tobacco industry executive Stephen Sayle has been appointed to a senior leadership role at the CDC. Sayle was a lobbyist for Chevron before working for Big Tobacco.

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

Blaming somebody who hasn’t been in power for 16 months is getting really old…

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blames Biden for high beef prices and calls climate change a "hoax"

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

With all that’s going on in Washington, I’m happy to say I have some good news. This weekend, I joined folks in Holliston to celebrate over $1M in federal funding I secured to upgrade water infrastructure in Holliston. An important step towards unlocking major economic growth for the region!

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

My promise at Northampton Pride to the LGBTQ+ community was simple: I will never stop fighting for your dignity, your rights, and your freedom.

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

Well this aged poorly…

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

Hey Barre, Hardwick and Oakham—let’s grab coffee this Saturday! All are welcome. 🏛️ Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Road, Barre, MA 01005 🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 2026 🕰️ 9:30AM- 10:30AM RSVP here: mcgovern.house.gov/forms/form/?...

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

I led the effort in Congress to keep the Leeds VA Medical Center open against those trying to privatize the VA who wanted it shuttered. Now, because of DOGE cuts, veterans are facing staffing shortages and longer wait times. The Trump administration is betraying America’s veterans.

DOGE broke something at the VA. Massachusetts veterans are paying the price. - The Boston Globe

Many veterans say an exodus of medical staff has resulted in longer waits for treatment and has forced them to go outside the VA for care.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMay 1(source)

This week in Congress was a total clown show. Under Speaker Johnson’s failed leadership, Republicans can’t govern without tripping over themselves and hurting the American People in the process. We can do so much better.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMay 1(source)

Wow, sounds like he lied to me…

Headquarters

@headquartersnews.bsky.social

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Rep. AOC: Have you ever participated in a meeting with Bayer to discuss the legal issues the company was facing about glyphosate? Lee Zeldin: That topic did not come up AOC: You're certain they didn't bring up anything? Zeldin: 100%, absolutely AOC: Okay. We have documentation here

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMay 1(source)

Republicans know their farm bill—which locks in MASSIVE cuts to nutrition assistance—is awful. So they forced us to debate it in the dead of night. They thought they could sneak it by without the American People noticing. They were wrong.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

Good News: we scored a BIG WIN by stripping the pesticide company liability shield from the Republican Farm Bill. Bad News: the farm bill STILL makes America LESS HEALTHY by locking in massive cuts to nutrition assistance which make hunger worse. The fight is still on.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

This farm bill hurts rural communities, betrays farmers, and locks in the $187 billion Republicans stole from food assistance to give tax breaks to billionaires—you can't be healthy if you're hungry, but this bill makes it harder for families to afford good, nutritious food.

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Sponsored Bills(32)

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…
H.J. Res. 143 (119th)
Resolution Act.

Cosponsored Bills(206)

H.R. 8863 (119th)
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tob…
Joined: 2026-05-15
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

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Voting History

550 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
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 832 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-13	H.R. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 736 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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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