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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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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.socialAug 7(source)

Healthcare is a human right. That’s why health centers like the Family Health Center of Worcester are vital to the well-being of all our people. I’m grateful for the staff and volunteers who do incredible work ensuring that folks receive the care they deserve.

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

Today marks 80 years since the bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki–yet the horrific memory of nuclear conflict is burned into our memories. On this solemn day, in Worcester, our community came together to call for a world without nuclear weapons.

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

He taught his sons to love America—raising 3 Marines. His thanks? Violent arrest. Thrown into horrific ICE detention. Trump’s thugs aren’t going for the "worst of the worst." They're going after our families, friends & neighbors. I won’t stand by. I’ll stand in the way.

Jacob Soboroff

@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social

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EXCLUSIVE EXTENDED INTERVIEW: “I see my reflection in their pain, because it’s my own,” Narciso Barranco, the father of three Marines violently detained while landscaping, told me about the men he met in ICE detention for my first assignment as MSNBC senior national and political correspondent.

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

Who would have guessed that a guy all over the #TrumpEpsteinFiles —who partied with his “terrific” pal Jeffrey Epstein for years—once said that teenage girls are his “form of alcoholism?” Disgusting. Release the files.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

Open post ↗

🚨Unearthed footage shows Trump bragging about hiring a teenage girl because she was “so pretty.” When a woman asks to be a flight attendant on his jet, he says, “You can work on my plane anytime,” then calls it a “death wish”—comparing himself to an alcoholic around Scotch.

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

He’s getting booed because people know the truth: Republicans just stole healthcare and food assistance from millions and millions of workers so they can give tax breaks to billionaires.

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

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Mike Flood’s town hall erupts in boos after he claims that Republicans protected Medicaid

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

Republicans know a reckoning is coming. But rather than running a clean race & facing the People, Trump is trying to rig the midterms to stay in power. Democrats across the country must fight harder against this brazen power grab. In America, people choose their politicians—not presidents!

MS NOW

@ms.now

Open post ↗

BREAKING: Texas Democrats head to Illinois to deny Republicans a quorum on redistricting

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

Because of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, nearly 300k folks in Massachusetts are expected to lose healthcare. I’ll fight like hell to overturn these outrageous cuts–the folks who get treated across the Commonwealth deserve nothing less. www.telegram.com/story/opinio...

Opinion/Guest column: For UMass Memorial Health, Trump bill One Big Headache

UMass Memorial will be paid less for the care we deliver to Medicaid patients and will see more uninsured individuals in our emergency departments.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialAug 2(source)

Trump wants to slash your Medicare, Medicaid, and nutrition assistance. Next, he’s coming for your Social Security. They’re saying the quiet part out loud—and we better listen.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Trump's Treasury Secretary says the Trump Accounts created by the budget bill are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialAug 2(source)

Trump could spend his time fighting childhood hunger, reforming healthcare, or building affordable housing. Instead, he’s focused on turning the White House into Versailles. His billionaire buddies get a tacky ballroom to feast on champagne & caviar. The rest of us? Let them eat cake!

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

Why would Trump move a child sex offender to a minimum-security luxury prison? What backroom deal did they strike? PEDOPHILES don’t deserve PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT!!!

New York Post

@nypost.com

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Ghislaine Maxwell quietly moved to cushy new Texas prison as she pushes for deal to tell-all on Epstein, his associates

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

Tired of winning yet?

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

Trump doesn't like that his lousy policies tanked the job market—so he fires the nonpartisan labor statistics chief. How Xi Jinping of him. Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin would be so proud!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJul 31(source)

Republicans broke their promise to seniors by gutting Medicare & Medicaid in their Big Ugly Bill. But Democrats know that healthcare isn’t a privilege—it’s a human right. We’ve defended seniors’ dignity for 60 years, and I won’t stop fighting until EVERY American has the care they need.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJul 29(source)

Netanyahu's deliberate starvation of innocent men, women, and children is an international outrage. The trickle of aid trucks he let in is a cruel farce. To save lives in the face of famine, we must press him to end the blockade. Surge aid now!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJul 28(source)

Republicans are so afraid of the truth that Speaker Johnson closed down Congress to block my attempt to release the Epstein Files. Why? I spoke with Jack Cocchiarella about how I’m fighting for truth and transparency. The American People deserve nothing less.

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

So great to join folks in Worcester for the celebration of the 200th year of the EcoTarium! Thank you to Noreen and the staff & volunteers for the work that you do. This place is amazing because of you. Excited for 200 more years!

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

Had a great conversation with @mattprichardtv.bsky.social of @nbcboston.com. Check out the interview on Sunday!

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

Republicans in Washington are ignoring the needs of regular working people to shower billionaires with more tax breaks. Here in Massachusetts, I’m committed to working with local leaders to better feed our neighbors. No person in the richest country in the history of the world should go hungry.

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

We heard from food pantries about the incredible need they are already seeing and how less federal funding will make it even more difficult to feed our neighbors.

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

We heard from moms & great grandmothers who are caring for their children and trying to feed their families. Their SNAP benefits are already too low and they need to rely on food pantries to get by. Trump budget cuts will make it more difficult for them to afford food.

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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
2025-09-04	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

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