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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

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 · 31 sponsored · 206 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

A big thank you to Mark and his 8th grade class for inviting me to come speak at Whitinsville Christian School! Great questions from an amazing group of students. Young people are 100% of our future, and I’m so proud of how inquisitive and smart this group was.

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

The US Institute of Peace is an independent, non-profit institution. It is not a government agency. This means DOGE is expanding its attacks to the civil society sector, as we see in authoritarian states like China & Russia. Our democracy is under siege. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Doge occupies US Institute of Peace headquarters after White House guts its board

A Trump executive order targeted the non-profit despite the organization not being part of the executive branch

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

Reminder: Trump pardoned violent criminals who brutally beat law enforcement on January 6, including: -A guy who tasered a cop—causing a heart attack -A guy who's been re-arrested for soliciting a minor -A guy who got killed in a shootout with police after Trump let him off

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

Nita was a dear friend and mentor to me. Someone who represented the best of Congress—a trailblazer for women's rights and a true champion for working people. I will miss her.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 15(source)

Musk is a deranged, sick person who put out a tweet defending Hitler. Running interference for genocidal dictators who ordered mass murder is beyond the pale. Someone should educate him on the evils of the Holocaust. In the meantime he should be removed from his role—now!

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

Republicans won the House, won the Senate, won the White House, brag about their mandate, refuse to negotiate, waited until the last second... ...but want to blame Democrats if there's a shutdown caused by *their own* incompetence? Yeah, no. People see right though this shit.

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

The Worcester Irish Festival is one of my favorite events of the year—a time when community, culture, and tradition come together. Thanks to everyone who makes this incredible celebration possible! 🍀🇮🇪🇺🇸

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

THANK YOU, HOLLISTON! 400 people showed up today. People who care about the future of our country and want to protect freedom and democracy 🇺🇸 Something is happening in America. We’re packing town halls—while Republicans are hiding from their own voters. We will not give up!

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

“WASHINGTON — House Republicans can’t meet their own budget target that is necessary to pass President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda without making significant cuts to Medicare or Medicaid, the official budget scorekeeper confirmed Wednesday.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Republicans can't meet their own budget target without cutting Medicare or Medicaid, budget office says

The House GOP has ordered the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicare and Medicaid funding, to cut $880 billion in a bill to advance Trump's agenda.

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

Hey Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and Ashland—let’s grab coffee this Saturday! All are welcome. 🏛️ Holliston High School, 370 Hollis Street, Holliston, MA 01746 🗓️ Saturday, March 8, 2025 🕰️ 9:30AM- 10:30AM RSVP Here: mcgovern.house.gov/forms/form/?...

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

The vast majority of VA employees work for the Veterans Health Administration—aka VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes. They are the nurses, doctors & support staff who care for those who served America in uniform. Trump wants to fire them. This is evil.

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

This is unbelievable. I've had 4 town halls in the last 3 weeks. Not everyone agreed with me. Some people asked tough questions. You know what? That's the job. We answer to the people. You might as well resign if you're going to run from your own constituents like a coward.

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

Republicans think pissed off voters showing up at their town halls are “paid resistance.” Did the “paid resistance” cause them to lose 41 seats in the House the next year, too?

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

I can actually guarantee veterans benefits and care WILL be affected by their extreme cuts.

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

So I have a challenge for Donald Trump. Instead of standing at that podium and lying about how great things are—come visit a food pantry. Look families in the eye and tell them why you’re making them go hungry. In the meantime, I will keep fighting to #EndHungerNow.

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

Hungry families also come to pantries like Ginny's Helping Hand in Leominster—which relies on federal funding to help fill their shelves. And at the same time Republicans propose cutting SNAP benefits, they're also proposing cutting funding for food pantries.

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

Of the rest, the majority who can work *do work.* They just make so little that they still qualify for benefits. Let me put this into perspective: The average food benefit right now is just $2 per meal—about $6 a day. That’s barely enough to buy a carton of eggs.

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

47 million Americans struggle to put food on the table. Many of them rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to make ends meet. The majority of people on SNAP are children, seniors, and Americans with disabilities.

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

🚨 Trump’s speech tomorrow won’t mention this → he wants to slash food assistance for hungry families while handing billionaires another tax break. Watch my remarks on the state of hunger in America here: youtu.be/_VJGlwotlMk?...

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

Full house for Coffee with your Congressman in Leominster. While Republican leaders hide from their voters and run from the consequences of their own actions, Democrats are packing town halls with people who are fired up and ready to protect our freedom and democracy 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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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
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
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (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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