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At a Glance
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 — 496
Yes38%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
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 · 202 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

These giant corporations didn't pay a cent in taxes. Our tax code is written of, by, and for the rich and well-connected who profit off your labor while you work hard and play by the rules. We need to fight for a system that puts working people ahead of billionaires.
The only people getting massive tax returns this year are the mega rich. Meanwhile, working folks are $3,200 poorer because of Trump’s stupid tariffs & his costly war of choice with Iran. Republicans are fighting for the billionaire Epstein class—and they’re leaving you behind.
New economic analysis finds that nearly all Americans will pay more in taxes this year, with just the top 5% of earners getting a tax cut.
As part of my #EndHungerNow Tour, @whipkclark.bsky.social & I visited Hosmer Elementary in Watertown, which is at the forefront of making sure kids get nutritious meals. School meal programs need more resources, which is why I’m pushing to pass my bill, the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act!
Access to healthy food & quality healthcare are human rights—but we've too often failed to connect good nutrition & better health outcomes. That’s why I’m urging Congress to fund Food is Medicine initiatives & make nutrition a core pillar of our healthcare system. Read more:
It’s almost like working people don’t like it when the government rips away their health insurance to give billionaires a massive tax break—and wastes billions on a reckless war of choice that’s making everything in life more expensive…
Megyn Kelly claims Trump is "spiraling" and has lost support among white working-class voters, saying only Fox News viewers remain in his base.
Trump said Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated" in 2025. His top counterterrorism official resigned because there was no imminent threat. Bombing schoolgirls isn't making us more safe—and we certainly don't think this war of choice is more important than lowering costs.
Republican Senator: I'm sorry the gas prices are going up but your national security is more important than your pocketbook
Climate change is real—and it’s hurting working people across the country, especially in our rural communities. Honored to speak at the Worcester County Climate Summit hosted by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation & Mass Audubon! They're doing amazing work to fight for a cleaner world.
Folks struggling with addiction deserve to be treated with dignity & respect. Great to meet with the Opioid Task Force & local leaders from Franklin County & North Quabbin. I’m thankful for their tireless work in spite of cuts to programs that help people dealing with addiction.
Investing in the arts is investing in our mental health & wellbeing. Honored to attend UMass’ Art for the Common Good to speak with artists, healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers & local leaders about the importance of creativity. Thanks for hosting a great event!
Gas in my hometown of Worcester is now well over $4 a gallon... …and Trump’s big plan is a blockade of the blockade of the strait that 20% of the world’s oil passes through. This guy is weapons-grade stupid.
I am repulsed by this photo. Does Trump now think he is Jesus? First he attacks and insults Pope Leo, now he depicts himself as Christ and tries to mock God. This is outrageous, offensive, and profane. Clearly he is not well. As an American, a Catholic, a human—I am disgusted.
I applaud the people of Hungary for exercising their democratic freedoms and rejecting authoritarianism. I look forward to the new Hungarian government prioritizing human rights, strengthening EU and NATO ties, and standing against those who advocate illiberalism in Europe.
I just conducted oversight of an ICE facility in Burlington. Many of the people being held there are NOT the worst of the worst—they’re hardworking folks like Orlando, who simply want to support their family and give back to the community. Here’s a small part of his story.
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Voting History
496 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-01-21H.R. 6945 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-01-21H.R. 6945 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-21H. Res. 1009 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-01-21H. Res. 1009 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-01-21H.R. 5764 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-20H.R. 5763 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-15H.R. 2988 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-01-15H.R. 2988 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-15H.R. 2988 (119th)Approve amendmentNOYESAgreed to
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Final passageNOYESPassed
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-01-14H. Res. 992 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-01-14H. Res. 992 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-01-13H.R. 4593 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-01-13H.R. 4593 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-13H.R. 2312 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-13H.R. 2270 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-13H.R. 2262 (119th)Final passageNONOFailed
2026-01-13H.R. 2262 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-13H. Res. 988 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-01-13H. Res. 988 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-01-13H.R. 6504 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-13H.R. 6500 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-12H.R. 2683 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-09H.R. 5184 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-01-08H.R. 1834 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-08H. Res. 780 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESPassed
2026-01-08H.R. 131 (119th)Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingYESYESFailed
2026-01-08H.R. 504 (119th)Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingYESYESFailed
2026-01-08H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-08H.R. 6938 (119th)Retaining Divisions B and CYESYESPassed
2026-01-08H.R. 6938 (119th)Retaining Division AYESYESPassed
2026-01-07H. Res. 780 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYESPassed
2026-01-07H. Res. 977 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-01-07H. Res. 977 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-01-06Call of the HousePRESENTPassed
2025-12-18H.R. 498 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-18H.R. 498 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-18H.R. 845 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-18H.R. 845 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-18H.R. 1366 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-18H.R. 1366 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-12-17H.R. 3492 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-17H.R. 3492 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed

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