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)
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Chellie Pingree
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Voting Record — 534
Yes39%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting5%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Chellie Pingree
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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.
Experts are already sounding the alarm about the impact this will have on future affordable housing developments, especially in rural states like Maine.
If the so-called “Party of the Working Class” wants to stand up for working families, why are they trying to sabotage affordable housing?
Since 1992, the HOME program has helped build or repair 1.3 million affordable homes—including thousands in Maine. It’s strengthened communities, boosted economies, and transformed lives.
In some places, it's been the only way to make more affordable housing available.
Trump wants to eliminate it.
Watching Trump bully his way into controlling the Smithsonian is absolutely infuriating.
Its board includes Republicans, the Chief Justice, and the VP. To think it's "woke" is laughable.
I'm doing everything in my power to ensure he doesn't turn this beloved institution into a propaganda machine.
Given the recent funding cuts to the food and farm sectors (which I'm continuing to fight at every turn), this kind of local cooperation and collaboration is critical—generating investments that can propel this vital sector for years to come.
Whenever I read a story like this, I’m reminded of the incredible creativity and outside-the-box thinking happening every day in our district.
Food Fork Lab is more than just a business incubator. They’re a real community hub—one that’s empowering entrepreneurs and invigorating the local economy.
Their Energy + Water Appropriations bill (which I'm voting against this week) cuts $2+ million in efficiency funds for Maine—just as we're seeing the biggest surge in energy costs anywhere in the country.
Republicans will do anything to appease Big Oil. Even if it means making life harder for you.
Leave it to a Mainer (who works on an oil rig!) to figure out how to build an affordable, energy-efficient house—and save lots of money in the process.
Instead of helping more Americans access these game-changing tools and technologies, Republicans are trying to sabotage them.
Last night, a Republican colleague asked me, “So, are you guys going to shut down the government?”
Seriously?
Democrats are actually respecting the appropriations process. We’re showing up—and fighting for our constituents.
They're fighting for billionaires.
If there’s a shutdown, it’s on them.
The Republican bill to make the Oversight Committee’s Epstein findings public provides virtually no new information.
I won’t support this political charade.
It’s time to pass the Massie-Khanna bill—and ensure every last page is released.
The victims deserve justice. The public deserves the truth.
I’m hardly a fan of Trump’s trade policies. But ending the de minimis loophole—used by "fast fashion" giants like Shein + Temu to flood the U.S. with low-cost, low-quality, highly toxic, and hard-to-trace clothing—is a good thing.
Not just for the slow fashion movement, but for our planet as well.
Trump has proposed slashing the Park Service by another 30%. That means fewer staff, less maintenance, more safety risks, and a bleak future for our parks—at a time when they’ve never been more popular.
As the top Democrat on the committee that funds our parks, I’m fighting to block these cuts.
Despite near-record visitors this summer, Acadia is straining under Trump’s reckless cuts.
Nearly 40% of staff positions are vacant. Trail maintenance and educational programs have been slashed. Across the country, the Park Service has lost ~25% of its permanent staff.
And more cuts are looming.
From trying to stop Republicans from passing a disastrous energy bill to forcing a vote on the Epstein files, our first week back in Washington is going to be a busy one.
We have our work cut out for us. But Democrats are ready for the fight.
Stay tuned for more updates throughout the week!
Let us continue to build on this legacy, by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to work with dignity, earn a fair wage, join a union, build a better life for themselves and their families, and create stronger communities.
Happy Labor Day to my fellow Mainers—and to every worker in America.
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534 total votes
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| 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.