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 — 566

Yes39%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align96%

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 · 33 sponsored · 207 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Imagine if President Kamala Harris and her national security team put highly sensitive, classified military plans onto an unsecured group chat. Republicans would have had a meltdown. We need an investigation into Signalgate. We need answers and accountability.

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

The problem is not that “an inadvertent phone number made it on to a thread.” The problem is that Trump’s national security team recklessly mishandled *classified information* on *unsecured phones*, putting our troops in danger. We need accountability.

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

This is a massive national security breach. When people are recklessly mishandling classified data, they need to be investigated and prosecuted. Nobody is above the law.

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

Trump's Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, said in 2016: "How damaging is it... our leaders may be exposing [our allies] because of their gross negligence or their recklessness in handling information?" Guess what, Pete? You just did exactly that. And it's beyond damaging.

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

Donald Trump's National Security Team held sensitive discussions about planned military strikes using an unsecured group thread. This is a national security disaster that absolutely put American servicemembers at risk. We need answers. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans

U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

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Matthew Gertz@mattgertz.bsky.socialMar 24(source)

The NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER added the EDITOR OF THE ATLANTIC to a PRINCIPALS COMMITTEE TEXT CHAIN set up for the DEFENSE SECRETARY about PLANNED MILITARY STRIKES. Here's a thread of involved parties talking about the need for secure communications (when Dems are involved):

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

In Hadley proudly standing w/ local farmers fighting against Trump’s closure of local USDA offices & dismantling of programs that help farms. I said "Trump doesn't give a rat’s ass about farmers". I was being nice. We won’t let them screw farmers to give billionaires a tax cut!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

Kitty was an incredible friend and an amazing person who spoke candidly about her own personal struggles and, in doing so, helped so many others. I honor her impactful life. My prayers are with Governor Dukakis and their entire family.

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

Honored to be the Keynote speaker at @umassamherst.bsky.social for the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference. Donald Trump is trying to erase land conservation efforts from history. We won’t let him. The work these folks do for the environment and our local community is good & honest work.

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

Seniors built this country— and they deserve a hell of a lot better than the treatment they’ve been getting from Trump and Musk. Thanks Applewood Village in Amherst for hosting me today. I promise to fight like hell to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid!

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

Great conversation with students at Wachusett Regional High School! These students are thoughtful and engaged on the issues. They are our future leaders. Special thanks to their incredible teacher, Joe Jourdain!

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

Amazing to visit the location for the brand new Worcester Day Resource Center. Leah and the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance team are doing such great work! Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this happen!

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!

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Sponsored Bills(33)

H.R. 9226 (119th)
To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed regi…
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…

Cosponsored Bills(207)

H.R. 9076 (119th)
Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-05-29
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

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Voting History

566 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
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	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.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

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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