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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.socialJun 10(source)

So there is about to be a major moment of truth for the folks on the right who have talked a big game over the past couple of weeks. Will they stand up for what they believe in or chicken out (again)?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

Basically, Republican leadership thinks that Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep Mike Flood, Rep Thomas Massie, Rep Davidson Rep Scott Perry, Elon Musk and others will fold and support the terrible tax bill just because they’re using the DOGE cuts as a Trojan horse to hide the reality of the re-vote.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

It’s not just that they’re hiding it—Republican leadership is trying to be clever by tying these fixes to the rule for their bill to legalize a bunch of harmful DOGE cuts.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

Even now, Republicans are trying to hide this vote. Instead of having an up-or-down vote on the fixed bill, reporters have heard they’re going to just tuck the corrections into a ‘rule’ resolution for another bill.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

House Republicans now need to take ANOTHER vote to change the bill they already passed. That’s right: they passed the bill, THEN found out what was in it, and NOW are scrambling to try to fix their mistakes.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

Why? When Republicans rushed to finalize their awful bill in the middle of the night they accidentally included some provisions that aren’t allowed to be in the bill under the Senate’s rules for budget reconciliation.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

First, the bottom line: unless the House re-votes to fix Republicans’ mistakes, THE BILL IS DEAD.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 10(source)

🚨MAJOR BREAKING NEWS!🚨 We’re hearing that Republicans screwed up when they rushed their tax scam through without reading it. Now they have to RE-VOTE on it THIS WEEK. A thread:

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 9(source)

His boss granted a sweeping, unconditional pardon of January 6th defendants who were arrested, charged, and convicted of violently attacking police officers.

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

Not only was it passed in the dead of night, Republicans also used emergency procedures to start a Rules Committee meeting on this abomination at 1 o’clock in the morning:

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

The GOP agenda is clear: ➡️ Tax breaks for billionaires, crumbs for workers ➡️ Favors for Wall Street, pain for Main Street ➡️ Cruelty toward the vulnerable & indifference to anyone not writing campaign checks This isn’t governing—it’s greed. And Americans deserve better.

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

If I had a nickel for every time the Freedom Caucus threw a fit, got nothing, and folded anyway, Elon Musk wouldn’t be the richest man in the world.

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

This is weapons grade stupid. Does he know that it snows in the winter??? Trump is putting you and your family in danger by filling the government with incompetent morons.

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

I am shocked and horrified by the antisemitic hate crime in Boulder, Colorado. This kind of violence is unacceptable, and we must all loudly condemn it. Let us join together to keep the victims and their families in our prayers.

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

When we fight—we win.

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House Democrats@housedemocrats.bsky.socialMay 28(source)

On today's Democratic Daily Download, @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social explains how the GOP Tax Scam will increase electric bills for families and small businesses by ripping away investments in clean energy.

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Rep. Brendan Boyle@congressmanboyle.bsky.socialMay 22(source)

Republicans are trying to take health care away from almost 14 million Americans in the dead of night. I reminded them to their faces just how many of their constituents they're screwing over so billionaires can get trillions in tax cuts.

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

Heartbroken by the passing of my friend Gerry Connolly, a fierce defender of democracy. With a sharp wit and a passion for public service, he always spoke up—with the Boston accent he never lost—for what is right and just. I’ll be praying for his family, friends and staff.

Rep. Gerry Connolly

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House Democrats@housedemocrats.bsky.socialMay 20(source)

House Republicans are so ashamed of the GOP Tax Scam that they are planning a 1 AM committee meeting tonight to jam it through Congress. In today's Democratic Daily Download, @repmcgovern.bsky.social breaks down what's in this ugly bill and what Democrats are doing to stop it.

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

If Donald Trump's big beautiful tax break for billionaires is so great... why not pass it in prime time? Why jam it through in the middle of the night? What don't they want you to know? They have such contempt for the American people.

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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
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 227 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 7959 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	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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