With Trump’s second term, it’s been one broken promise after another. This tariff refund scheme is just the latest betrayal—and yet another example of how, despite claiming to be “the party of working people,” Republicans really only care about protecting corporate profits.
It’s utterly shameful.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maine District 1
Chellie Pingree
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Voting Record — 496
Yes39%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting5%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Chellie Pingree
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaine District 1
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Instead of sending tariff refunds directly to the American people (which Trump promised to do), the Administration wants to give this $166 billion to private companies.
While tariff costs were passed on to consumers, there's little reason to believe these refunds will be.
Funny how that works!
The American people deserve transparency and accountability—not a blank check for an out-of-control paramilitary force.
That's why I introduced the Stop ICE Intimidation Act, which would prohibit ICE from receiving ANY funds for hiring until we get a full report about the agency's practices.
In 2024, ICE employed ~13K officers.
By January, that number had doubled, thanks to $75 BILLION from the Big Ugly Bill.
Let's just say they aren't hiring the best.
These are just the examples AP could track down—what with ICE refusing to provide any info about its employees (or who it’s hiring).
Literally the same day, he neared a “deal” with the IRS to steal $10 BILLION in taxpayer dollars for himself.
Remember, every accusation is a confession.
Are Republicans really ok with this?
Trump yesterday: “We will stop the radical left Democrats’ rampant looting of your taxpayer dollars and we will win the war on fraud.”
(He went on to say “Maine is so bad”)
On top of everything else, the USDA seems to be disproportionally targeting Mainers.
This is a completely outrageous and untenable situation. My office is seeking additional information from USDA, including why we’re seeing so many delays.
We will continue pushing for answers—and accountability.
Since last year, USDA has filed 64 foreclosure cases against Mainers who purchased homes through a special loan program.
Worse still, severe filing delays have saddled many with huge debt—despite clear guidance that the agency act quickly when borrowers fall behind.
The whole thing is a huge mess.
They didn’t deserve this. And Olivia certainly doesn’t deserve to endure this kind of pain and trauma.
She needs to be released immediately. (4/4)
The Andre family came to this country seeking asylum, and have been living in Portland—where Olivia is a first-year nursing student—for years.
These are not the “worst of the worst” that ICE insists it’s going after. They’re a tight-knit family doing the best they can to make it. (3/4)
The conditions at Dilley are deplorable, with detainees reporting severe lack of medical care and inadequate access to food and water.
Olivia has lost over 20 pounds. In her letter to me, she said she felt “lost, alone, and many times feel like I no longer have the strength to keep going.” (2/4)
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Olivia Andre remains in ICE custody at Dilley, despite her mother and siblings—who were detained with her—having already been released.
ICE has failed to provide a clear written explanation for why Olivia continues to be detained. This lack of transparency is unacceptable and indefensible. (1/4)
Congress is often a serious, stressful place. These rooms are where high-stakes hearings happen, tough decisions get made + major fights play out. Especially these days.
Today was no different. But we also got a rare moment of respite, all in support of an important cause: protecting birds of prey.
Republicans love to talk about “living within our means” when it comes to spending—except for the Pentagon, whose budget they want to increase by *40%*.
Meanwhile, their cuts to the Forest Service are having a huge impact on research + wildfire management.
The damage they’re doing is incalculable.
As ever, Republicans say one thing, and do the opposite.
Republicans claim to care about “Making America Healthy Again.” At the same time, they’ve:
🚨 Proposed cutting WIC fruit + veg benefits
🚨 Made it harder for people to access healthy food
🚨 Slashed local food programs
🚨 Done nothing to address PFAS
🚨 Done nothing to reduce chemicals in our foods
I wholeheartedly supported @meeks.house.gov's bill to reaffirm our authority to declare war, force Trump to end the conflict within 60 days and bring our troops home.
Republicans voted it down. AGAIN. Because they care more about appeasing and enabling their Mad King than actually doing their jobs.
By every metric, Trump’s war has been a total failure.
61% oppose it.
There’s no plan.
The regime is still in place.
The Strait—which was open *before* the war—remains blocked.
Gas prices are sky high.
It’s costing us more than $1 BILLION per day.
And Congress still hasn’t authorized it.
DeJoy did massive damage to the USPS. The mess he left has been exacerbated by ongoing consolidation efforts (and Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting.)
It’s critical that we protect the reliability + independence of the USPS. Not only as an essential public service, but as a pillar of our democracy.
Since January, my office has heard from 100+ constituents about delayed or inconsistent mail. Some have gone weeks without receiving a delivery.
This is unacceptable. People—especially seniors and small business owners—depend on the USPS for medications, Social Security checks, and so much more.
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Voting History496 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 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 |
| 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 |
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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