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.
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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Chellie's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 22 sponsored · 160 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
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.
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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!
Q: Are you talking to your GOP colleagues? It feels like all norms are being tossed out.
A: I’ve never seen a dismantling of norms like this. We *need* good people on that side. I’ve worked with Republicans on many issues.
I think Johnson is keeping us away so we *can't* talk some sense to them!
Q: Why is ICE allowed to attack citizens and violate people’s rights?
A: It’s so alarming. They’re going after mothers, fathers, children. My colleagues and I are looking at every possible tool to hold them accountable.
It’s a huge fight, but we’re in it. People’s rights need to be protected.
Q: How can Trump get away with destroying the East Wing of the White House?
A: I’m outraged by this. He didn’t get *any* of the necessary approvals. If you or I wanted to tear down part of our house, we’d need permits. It’s truly shocking.
I’ve sent a letter to the President demanding answers.
Q: Will the shutdown affect veterans’ retirement pay.
A: There should be no impact to veterans’ benefits—including pensions and housing benefits. There may be disruptions to some services (for things like continuing education), which is why it’s so important that we end this shutdown.
Q—Why won’t Speaker Johnson swear in Rep. Grijalva from Arizona?
A: As soon as Rep. Grijalva is sworn in, it would trigger a discharge petition to release the Epstein files. It’s certainly suspicious that the Speaker doesn’t want to swear in our newest member.
One thing people don't realize about healthcare (and ACA coverage): If these tax credits expire, it will impact EVERYONE—regardless of their coverage.
That's why it's critical that we extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits—and why Democrats are insisting they be extended to end the shutdown.
Q: When will people who currently have ACA coverage know if their premiums will rise?
A: You can visit CoverME.gov and use the shopping tool to get an estimate of what your premiums might cost in 2026 assuming the ACA tax credits expire—and explore more coverage options (including providers).
Q: Does SNAP have a contingency fund for people with disabilities?
A: We’ve been pushing back on the Admin, reminding them there are $5 billion in SNAP reserve funds. People *must* get their benefits. Maine’s food banks are great, but they won’t be able to meet the growing need if SNAP is cut off.
Q: What can Congress do to stop Trump from illegally deploying troops—whether to Venezuela or to American cities?
A: We shouldn’t be asking our military to do any of this. Congress has the power to declare war, and it’s critical that we protect that power—and not let Trump declare any illegal war.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | H.R. 8469 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-15 | H.R. 8469 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 8365 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 8365 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 5625 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H. Con. Res. 75 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 6260 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 6260 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1259 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1251 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 96 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H.R. 1346 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H.R. 1346 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | NO | ✕ | Failed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1252 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1274 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1274 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1275 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1275 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2853 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2071 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. 4465 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | NO | ✕ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. Con. Res. 33 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | S. 1318 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | H. Res. 1224 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | H. Res. 1224 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | H.R. 227 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | H.R. 7959 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-23 | H.R. 5587 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 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 | NOT_VOTING | 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 | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 5200 (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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