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 — 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.

Social & Web

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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 1(source)

Great being in Greenfield yesterday with Secretary Tibbits-Nutt today to discuss bringing transformational passenger rail to the Northern Tier of Central and Western Massachusetts. The region is united on this incredible opportunity. Let’s make it happen!

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

Honored to be a guest reader for Mrs. Kelleher’s 1st grade class at Boylston Elementary School on Community Reading Day! I got to read Mother Bruce to such an inquisitive group. A big thank you to Mrs. Kelleher and her class—happy to come back anytime!!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 27(source)

Cowards.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 27(source)

Historically in politics saying “read my lips” before making a sweeping proclamation has never backfired.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 26(source)

Hey Leominster, Princeton and Sterling—let’s grab coffee this Saturday! All are welcome. 🏛️ Leominster City Hall, 25 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453 🗓️ Saturday, March 1, 2025 🕰️ 9:30AM- 10:30AM RSVP Here: mcgovern.house.gov/forms/form/?...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Read the room! I called out Rep Brian Jack for talking about *tankless water heaters *while voting for a budget resolution that betrays the 125,952 constituents in his district that depend on Medicaid for essential care.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

This Republican administration lies like a rug. They say their budget isn't a tax giveaway for billionaires—it is. The say they aren't gutting Medicaid and hurting their constituents—they are.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Trump sides with Putin. Shameful and pathetic.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Still here. Still correcting the record.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Live update as we continue to expose how Republicans’ budget scheme betrays the middle class by cutting Medicaid—while giving huge tax breaks to billionaire donors.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

Trump promised on day one he would bring prices down. More than a month in and gas, groceries, rent, cars, and eggs all cost more... And yet what are Republicans focused on today? Gutting Medicaid so they can give tax cuts for billionaires.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

They picked Les Mis—a musical about standing up to tyranny. They protested you at your own event and you were too stupid to get it.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

Imagine being worth $385 billion. It's enough to pay off every American's medical debt with plenty left over to feed the hungry, travel the world, buy whatever you wanted... ...but instead, you use it to hurt people. What kind of sick, sad, broken loser would do that, right?

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

THANK YOU, WORCESTER! First time I’ve ever needed an overflow room for “Coffee with your Congressman.” Something is happening in this country—people have had enough of Trump’s cruelty and lies. Thank you to all 700 of you for showing up. Thank you for caring 🇺🇸

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

We told you this was coming.

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

This is about spreading the word: More people need to know that because of Trump and Musk defunding NIH scientists, future cures could be delayed—or never discovered at all. This isn’t about politics. It’s about people’s lives. I will fight these reckless cuts with everything I have.

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

NIH-backed scientists go to work every day to try and unlock cures for rare cancers, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and countless other illnesses. Their research benefits us all and might someday save your life.

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

Today I convened a roundtable in my district to hear how cuts to the NIH will hurt people—patients, clinical trial participants, and researchers working on lifesaving cures. And how cutting Medicaid coverage is going to mean people will lose care, get sicker, and die.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

Reality Check: Right now Republicans are trying to pass a budget that includes 4.5 *trillion* in handouts to the ultra-rich. It's an average annual tax cut of $314,266 for the top 0.1%. Translation: they are blowing up the debt and deficit to help their billionaire donors.

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

The JFK Library is a really special place. Every day, people from around the country & world visit to find inspiration from our 35th President. Trump let DOGE shut it down. Meanwhile egg prices are through the roof and he's wasting money on publicity stunts at the Daytona 500.

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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
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 5625 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H. Con. Res. 75 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 6260 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H.R. 6260 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1259 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1251 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Con. Res. 96 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	NO	✕	Failed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1252 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1274 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1274 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1275 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1275 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2853 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2071 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-04-30	S. 4465 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	S. 1318 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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

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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