Don’t get me wrong, Netflix and Hulu have some great shows.
But those subscriptions add up fast.
What makes PBS special is it’s free—for *everyone*. Regardless of where you live.
Republicans stopped my amendment to restore funding to PBS and NPR. I'll never stop fighting for these vital services.
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
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Suicide prevention isn’t just about helping in moments of crisis. It’s about recognizing warning signs, promoting treatment + recovery, and building support networks.
If you or a loved one need help, call or text 988.
There's no reason too big—or small—to reach out.
Together, we can save lives.
The recent cuts to the CDC have been devastating.
This Republican Labor-HHS bill will make things even worse, leaving Maine more vulnerable to disease outbreaks (like the rise in HIV cases in Bangor)—and less prepared to deal with them.
Seriously, what the hell are Republicans thinking?
There are *so* many awful things in the Republican Labor-HHS bill, from slashing $15 million in Title 1 funds for Maine to cutting vital disease research.
It’s gonna be a long day.
Democrats will fight this at every turn—and offer our own amendments (I have one to restore funding to NPR + PBS).
Frances Perkins believed that no party could undo Social Security without destroying our democracy.
My Democratic colleagues and I will fight tooth and nail to ensure Trump and Republicans never get their wish of dismantling and privatizing this transformative program.
This past Sunday, I attended a celebration for Social Security’s 90th birthday at the Frances Perkins Center in Newcastle.
It was a fantastic turnout, and a wonderful tribute to the iconic Mainer who made SS possible—and improved the lives of hundreds of millions of Americans in the process.
Naturalization ceremonies are truly special events. I can’t imagine anything more American for a new citizen to do than registering to vote.
That’s exactly why Trump wants to stop it—and why he’ll do anything he can to suppress voter turnout.
The right to vote should *never* be a partisan issue.
Trump is doing everything he can to rig the midterms (and the next presidential election)—trying to stop mail-in ballots, demanding that red states gerrymander their maps.
Now, he’s directing USCIS to stop voting groups from registering new citizens at naturalization ceremonies.
It's disgusting.
As one farmer said, “We’re feeling pretty kicked around right now.”
Trump and Russ Vought think the Constitution doesn’t apply to them.
This will impact farmers in blue *and* red states. Democrats are fighting to protect Congress’s power of the purse. We need Republicans to join us in that fight.
For nearly 40 years, the SARE program has helped farmers across the country develop new methods and keep their farms going (and growing). It's been a game-changer for many Mainers.
Once again, Trump’s USDA is illegally withholding money already approved by Congress ($48 million worth, this time).
Outsourcing our history to right-wing, for-profit companies like Prager U is a recipe for distortion—and the subjugation of marginalized voices.
We cannot let that happen.
Are you a teacher who uses Smithsonian materials in the classroom? We want to hear from you.
(PingreePress@mail.house.gov)
The Smithsonian is more than a collection of museums. It’s a treasure trove of knowledge—one that schools rely on.
Trump’s propaganda campaign is already having a chilling effect.
This teacher summed it up perfectly:
“We don’t want partisan history. We want history produced by real historians.”
The arts are more than a creative force. They’re an economic driver.
That’s why it’s so important that we fight back against Trump’s assault on the NEA, NEH, Smithsonian, and America’s creative diversity.
Huge thanks to the artists and organizers who made this such a special, galvanizing night.
Last night, I had the honor of attending Creative Portland’s Hear Here concert at the Merrill Auditorium, alongside Gov. Mills and Mayor Dion.
It was an incredible showcase of our state's diverse and dynamic talent—and a powerful reminder of how art can educate, inspire, and open hearts and minds.
ACA premiums could rise by a staggering 23.9%.
Republicans have made it worse by refusing to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, which have been a lifeline for millions of Americans.
I wholeheartedly support *permanently* extending them—and doing all we can to make healthcare more affordable.
This is especially rich coming from Trump—a man who ducked out of serving his country; who convinced millions of voters he was the “peace candidate”; and who prefers dictators like Putin and Kim Jong Un over democratic leaders.
It’s dumb, it’s wrong, and it will only make the world less safe. (4/4)
But resurrecting the “Department of War”—while turning our back on NATO, the U.N., foreign aid, and the whole idea of diplomacy—will only escalate tensions, and put the world at greater risk of catastrophe. (3/4)
For decades our generals have told us that the more we spend on deterrence, diplomacy and foreign aid, the less we need for bullets and bombs.
It hasn’t always worked out that way. Vietnam and Iraq were abject disasters. Our country has plenty of blood on its hands—and much to apologize for. (2/4)
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There’s a reason we changed the name of the Department of War to the Department of Defense back in 1949: After losing more than 500,000 American lives—in the two most devastating catastrophes in human history—we were determined to prevent another one from happening. (1/4)
This is a huge warning sign.
Trump thinks he can make up his own facts. That’s why he fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Now he’s telling us to wait a year for the “real numbers”?
His policies are tanking the economy. And no amount of mathematical gymnastics will change that.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 78 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | S. 146 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | H.R. 973 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-10 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1228 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-09 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H. Res. 313 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H. Res. 313 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-08 | H. Res. 294 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-08 | H. Res. 294 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-07 | H.R. 1039 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-07 | H.R. 586 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-01 | H.R. 1491 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-01 | H. Res. 282 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-01 | H. Res. 282 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-31 | H.R. 997 (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.