46 days.
No votes.
No government.
We know why Speaker Johnson is keeping the House closed: to dodge a vote on the Epstein files and maintain the partisan stonewall that’s prolonging this shutdown.
Mr. Speaker, DO YOUR JOB.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maine District 1
Chellie Pingree
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Voting Record — 534
Yes39%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting5%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Chellie Pingree
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaine District 1
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USDA has the authority and the resources to fully fund SNAP for November.
The Administration’s refusal to act is a deliberate choice that will leave millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table during this Republican shutdown.
/end rant.
They had no problem sending $40 billion to Argentina or spending $200 million on private jets for Secretary Noem—but when it comes to hungry children and working families, all we get are excuses.
Federal courts have affirmed that USDA has both the authority and the obligation to act swiftly.
Instead, the Administration is choosing to delay help and shortchange hungry families. The Trump Administration could fully fund SNAP today.
Now the Administration is claiming it could take weeks or even months to make the partial SNAP benefits payments due to so-called "system changes."
That’s unacceptable.
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🚨BREAKING: After pressure from the courts + @housedemocrats.bsky.social Democrats, the Trump Admin has agreed to tap the contingency funds (as they are LEGALLY required to) to make partial SNAP payments.
It’s not full relief yet, but it means families should soon see benefits start to flow.
This *DOESN’T* mean SNAP benefits will be available immediately. With this Administration, who knows how long it will take (or if they’ll even follow the order).
But for the 42 million people who rely on SNAP—including 170,000 here in Maine—this is undoubtedly hopeful news.
RELEASE THE FUNDS!
🚨GOOD NEWS! 🚨
TWO federal judges have ruled that the Trump Administration must continue paying SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
These rulings make clear what we’ve known all along: The Administration CAN and MUST ensure November benefits go out by tapping the emergency fund Congress set aside.
”We have failed you."
Secretary Rollins is right. Republicans and the Trump Administration have failed the American people.
Imagine opening a letter that says your health care premiums are going up nearly 300%.
It's a reality thousands of Mainers are facing *right now.*
Instead of negotiating to extend these credits, Republicans are letting millions slide into economic hardship.
Extend the credits.
End the shutdown.
Scary times in Washington, but my office is still open and working for you.
Happy Halloween from Team Pingree! 🎃
Trump’s refusal to release $6 billion in SNAP funds is crazy enough.
What makes it even more insane is that Democrats *and* Republicans created this fund PRECISELY FOR SITUATIONS LIKE THIS!
This has nothing to do with the shutdown. It’s illegal, unconscionable, and cruel.
RELEASE. THE. FUNDS.
I led the push to extend renewals from 180 to 540 days—a commonsense fix that kept families stable and businesses staffed.
Rolling it back now is cruel, short-sighted, and economically self-defeating. (3/3)
Ending automatic renewals doesn’t make anyone safer. It punishes families following the law and hurts the economy they help sustain.
Renewals already take 6+ months. Even workers who file on time could lose their jobs while the government lags behind. (2/3)
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DHS announced it will end automatic work permit extensions for most immigrants renewing their permits.
This reckless move will push thousands of legally authorized workers off the job—and leave employers scrambling.
These are people who’ve ALREADY been cleared to work legally in the U.S.! (1/3)
THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
The halls of Congress should NEVER be this empty during a government shutdown.
And they for damn sure shouldn’t be this quiet when millions of Americans will soon be faced with hunger + life threatening health care decisions.
Shameful. Republicans need to come back to work!
For Congress to function, Members need to show up, talk, and act in good faith.
Speaker Johnson is doing the opposite — keeping Republicans home to block cooperation. (Oh, and to avoid releasing the Epstein Files!)
The Trump Administration has billions in reserve and the authority to keep food benefits flowing.
Instead, they’re using hunger as a weapon—refusing to use the contingency fund, sowing panic, and cutting off SNAP for 42 million Americans.
@contrariannews.org @jenrubin.bsky.social
The commission of fine arts was set to review Trump’s ballroom.
Instead, he fired them.
Because when the rules get in his way, he rewrites them.
I want to thank everyone who tuned in to tonight's Tele-Town Hall! We heard so many great questions. We'll post the full audio later tonight.
*Huge* shutout to Ann Woloson, Executive Director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care, for helping facilitate.
Keep standing up and speaking out!
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Voting History534 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | H.R. 517 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.J. Res. 75 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H. Res. 242 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H. Res. 242 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H.R. 1534 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-24 | H.R. 1326 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-24 | H.R. 359 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1156 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H. Res. 211 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H. Res. 211 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-10 | H.R. 993 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-10 | H.R. 901 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-10 | H.R. 495 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-06 | H. Res. 189 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-06 | S.J. Res. 11 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-05 | H. Res. 189 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-05 | H.J. Res. 42 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-05 | H.J. Res. 61 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-04 | H. Res. 177 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-04 | H. Res. 177 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-04 | H.R. 758 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-03 | H.R. 856 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-27 | H.J. Res. 20 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-26 | H.J. Res. 35 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-26 | H.R. 695 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-26 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-26 | H.R. 804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-26 | H.R. 788 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H. Res. 161 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H. Res. 161 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H.R. 818 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H.R. 832 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-24 | H.R. 825 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-13 | H.R. 35 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-12 | H.R. 77 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-12 | H.R. 77 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-11 | H. Res. 122 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-11 | H. Res. 122 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-10 | H.R. 736 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-10 | H.R. 692 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | 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.