The 14th Amendment rejected the decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford excluding Americans born enslaved and their descendants from citizenship.
By guaranteeing citizenship, the 14th Amendment ensures that individuals born in the United States can live here possessing the full rights of citizenship.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 4
Jennifer L. McClellan
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Voting Record — 592
Yes43%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting0%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 4
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Jennifer L. McClellan
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 4
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Jennifer L.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 26 sponsored · 158 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Today, 250 years after our nation’s founding, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump Administration’s attempt to rewrite the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship by executive fiat.
Here’s why that matters 🧵
Today, the House passed the KIDS Act to extend privacy protections and stronger standards to reduce these harmful interactions.
I voted yes because kids and teens today have more access to the internet than ever before, exposing them to the harms of data collection, cyberbullying and exploitation.
My bill, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, passed in the House today!
Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure have become more sophisticated and frequent. With this bill, utility companies would be supported with tools to protect, detect, respond to and recover from threats.
As someone whose family had to fight for their right to vote, I will continue to fight such voter suppression tactics at the state and federal level.
Today, we celebrate access to mail-in voting and the Court’s decision to affirm that every ballot cast on time deserves to be counted.
But the fight remains far from over, as the USPS threatens to withhold ballots to be mailed to states that do not bow to the Trump Administration’s bidding.
The case before the Supreme Court challenged that ability to cast a mail-in ballot by putting strict constraints on the date by which that ballot must be received by a respective voting center — a factor beyond a voter’s control and in the hands of the federal government and U.S. Postal Service.
Too many voters do not have the ability to wait in line, sometimes for hours, before the polls close due to work, health conditions, distance or lack of transportation.
For over 80 years, Congress and states have allowed some form of mail-in voting to enable citizens to overcome barriers to voting.
Our nation has struggled to ensure that all of its citizens can exercise the sacred right to vote.
Yet, for too long, obstacles have prevented many from exercising that right once they obtain it, turning the vote into more of a privilege for those fortunate enough to be able to participate.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the revolutionary idea that the power of government derives from the people, we must recognize that a government by, of and for the people reflects the perspective — and therefore meets the needs — of the people who participate.
Today, SCOTUS sided with the people and preserved easier access to the ballot box, especially for our servicemembers and military families who must cast their vote while serving abroad.
Here’s why the 5-4 ruling in Watson v. RNC represents a victory in the fight to expand access to voting. 🧵
For 60 years, @nationalnow.bsky.social has engaged in activism advancing equality and fighting for justice for all.
At their annual conference on the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation, I reflected on their important role in making the ideals upon which it was founded a reality for all.
The House was back in session last week as President Trump forced a choice between housing affordability and voting rights, and we observed the fourth anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade.
As a member of the @equality.house.gov, I’m fighting to ensure that just like James Obergefell and John Arthur, and Mildred and Richard Loving before them, everyone has the freedom to marry the person they love. #EqualityDay
Eleven years ago, the US Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges ruled that the fundamental right to marry applies to same sex couples.
Seven years later, Justice Clarence Thomas called for the Court to reconsider that right.
My heart goes out to the people of Venezuela, their loved ones and the communities both here and abroad who have been impacted by the devastating earthquakes earlier today.
To help uplift those most in need, here are some things to keep in mind as you consider ways to support Venezuela.
In a post-Roe world, anyone could face prosecution if their information falls into the hands of extremists targeting their reproductive freedom.
I joined @sarajacobs.house.gov and @hirono.senate.gov to introduce the SAFER Health Act to ensure patients have privacy making reproductive decisions.
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Voting History592 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
592 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | 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 |
| 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 | 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.