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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

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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 · 206 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 23(source)

Trump’s DOJ rewards child sex traffickers with cushy digs & yoga classes. Guess he’s not “tough on crime” when it comes to pedophiles.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 22(source)

If Trump hands TikTok over to his billionaire buddies, they could weaponize the algorithm to silence free speech & spread pro-Trump propaganda. TikTok should not be a platform for authoritarian propaganda, whether it comes from China or MAGA. This is scary stuff.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Trump on the TikTok deal: "A man named Lachlan is involved. Lachlan Murdoch ... Rupert is probably gonna be in the group."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 22(source)

Trump is not a king. Public pressure works.

Oliver Darcy

@oliverdarcy.bsky.social

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Breaking: Jimmy Kimmel to return Tuesday.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 22(source)

mcgovern.house.gov/news/documen...

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

“At a moment when Nexstar is seeking to consolidate even more power over what communities see on their local news, this incident tells me that they cannot be trusted to act as fair and independent stewards of public airwaves,” McGovern said.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 22(source)

TV conglomerate Nexstar Media Group, Inc. wants federal approval of a billion-dollar-merger. Shortly after Trump's FCC pressured them, they announced they were preempting Jimmy Kimmel. Then ABC caved. The First Amendment is not up for negotiation—or sale. I'm demanding answers.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 21(source)

It’s no surprise Trump doesn’t want USDA to measure how many people go hungry—his Big Ugly Bill kicks millions off food assistance & will make hunger in America worse. Yet again, he’s burying the data to hide how terrible his policies are for working folks.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

The Trump administration is ending a decades-long effort to track food security, calling it “politicized,” at a time when many Americans are struggling to get proper nutrition or enough to eat.

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

Trump is exploiting a tragedy to take away your constitutional right to free speech (with @jimacosta.bsky.social).

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

I’ve seen what authoritarianism looks like. For decades I've called out leaders in Russia & China who silence dissent. Now Trump is doing it here: using state power to crush opposition to the government. His conduct is anti-democratic & anti-American. We must fight it.

Trump's moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that...

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

Trump and his cover-up crew want you to forget about the Epstein Files. For the sake of the victims, I won’t let this go away.

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

Let’s review. X: owned by Trump’s largest donor Facebook: owner gave Trump $1M TikTok: soon operated by billionaire Trump donors ABC: fired Kimmel, gave Trump $15M CBS: fired Colbert, gave Trump $16M This isn't normal. Free speech doesn't belong to billionaires.

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

My statement on political violence and the Trump administration’s crackdown on free speech in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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

Yesterday, Trump threatened to go after ABC. Today, ABC canceled @jimmykimmel.com for the terrible crime of speaking his mind. If the media continues cowering to Trump, this censorship will only get worse. ABC—grow a pair.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

Apparently it’s only class warfare when Democrats fight for working people & everyday folks—but not when Republicans rip away their healthcare to give Jeff Bezos another yacht or Elon Musk another tax break.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

Republicans don’t give a shit about fixing America’s REAL problems. All they care about are culture wars & division.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 16(source)

Trump promised an economic golden age. Instead, he gave you more expensive groceries while his rich friends got tax breaks. Billionaires are better off than they were last year. Working people certainly aren’t.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 14(source)

We must fight corruption & human rights abuses—whether at home or abroad. That’s why I’m demanding that Secretary Rubio immediately pursue justice for Juan ⬇️

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 14(source)

One year ago today, Juan Antonio López was assassinated in Honduras for standing up to corrupt corporate and political elites who continue to poison and pollute the local air and water. Those who planned his murder still walk free.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 13(source)

After wrongfully terminating the program without Congressional approval, USDA is now reinstating it. We fought back—and we won.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialSep 13(source)

Earlier this year, I demanded that Secretary Rollins immediately restore funding for Farm to School grants, which helps bring farm-fresh food into cafeterias across the country.

Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern

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

“Here we go?!” This is idiotic. Does he realize that global security—and the threat of nuclear war—isn’t Saturday Night Football???

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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(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

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
2025-03-31	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
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
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

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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