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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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 · 33 sponsored · 207 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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.

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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
2025-07-22	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
2025-06-26	H.R. 275 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 875 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-06-25	H. Res. 519 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 537 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3394 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 1998 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (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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