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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 — 566

Yes39%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

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.socialFeb 15(source)

Fact check: that’s not why millions of people are “mad” at Elon. Classic MAGA straw man. The far right is afraid to debate because they can’t defend a deranged gazillionaire illegally dismantling important government functions without transparency or oversight.

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

The government is not some Big Tech company. The goal is not to make bigger profit margins. The goal is to help people.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 14(source)

I'm 100% in favor of getting rid of waste and fraud. Can President Elon please explain to us how research into chemo drugs and cancer treatments is now considered wasteful? He can't. Because it's all BS and lies. Dismantling the NIH like this will kill people.

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

Don’t follow me on IG? I just wrapped my very first live to keep you updated on what’s happening in the country. Follow me for more live updates: www.instagram.com/repmcgovern?...

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal@jayapal.house.govFeb 13(source)

I’m heading back into the Budget Committee to expose Republicans as they betray poor and working American families. They’re stealing your benefits to pay for their Trump Tax Scam 2.0 — a $4.5 TRILLION giveaway to the ultra-rich. We’re fighting to stop them.

Reposted byRep. Jim McGovern

House Budget Committee Democrats@housebudgetdems.bsky.socialFeb 13(source)

"As Trump said to billionaire donors of his gathered at Mar-a-Lago, you're rich as hell, we're gonna give you tax cuts." Watch Ranking Member @congressmanboyle.bsky.social lay out how this Republican budget betrays the middle class with $4.5 TRILLION in tax cuts for the ultra-rich:

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

Yikes. Turns out Republicans just admitted their $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the rich won't actually pay for themselves.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 12(source)

I think we should work towards balancing the budget too. How many billionaires and Fortune 500 companies pay $0 in taxes? I’d start by demanding that the billionaires pay what they owe. Trump and Elon started by gutting education, consumer protection, and cancer research 🧐

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)

Yes. FYI, here's the newsletter I sent out yesterday: mcgovern.house.gov/news/email/s...

Representative Jim McGovern

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)

Hey Northampton, Westhampton and Williamsburg—let’s grab coffee! 🏛️ First Churches of Northampton (129 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 🗓️ Saturday February 15, 2025 🕰️ 9:30AM- 10:30AM RSVP Here: mcgovern.house.gov/forms/form/?...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)

The last three weeks have been a disaster for America’s farmers and rural communities.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)

Donald Trump has turned over the People's House to unelected billionaire bureaucrat Elon Musk. And EVERY House Republican is OK with it.

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

Republicans are in charge. They can’t blame Biden. They can’t blame Democrats. They are running the government. They are the ones putting our data on a private server run by some 20-year-old nut who brags about how racist he is. This is on you, Kristi.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez@aoc.bsky.socialFeb 7(source)

Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do. Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.

Ellen L. Weintraub

@ellenlweintraub.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 7(source)

The truth is coming out...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialFeb 7(source)

I'm all for going after waste, fraud, and abuse. The Department of Defense spends $800+ billion a year. It's never passed a single audit. Ever. USAID was audited three months ago. Is Elon scared to lose all the defense contract money he pockets from the Pentagon?

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

My statement on Trump’s careless and despicable move to stop funding of UNRWA:

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

ELON, the world's richest man, is getting at least $20+ BILLION worth of American taxpayer dollars. He claims he's trying to find waste, fraud, and abuse? Maybe he should start with himself.

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

And he can take the rest of the billionaire class with him while he’s at it!

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

Fire Elon Musk.

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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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