While families struggle to afford groceries, gas, and health care, Trump wants the American taxpayers to bankroll his gilded ballroom and an absurd Arch.
He's also turning the White House lawn into something straight out of "Idiocracy" to celebrate his birthday with a UFC match.
I mean, really?
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maine District 1
Chellie Pingree
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Yes41%
No54%
Present1%
Not Voting5%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Chellie Pingree
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaine District 1
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Despite the rain, many on North Haven came out for the parade—to reflect on the immeasurable service and sacrifice that so many have given.
All of us hold within us this solemn legacy, and these ideals that have defined the American story.
It's our responsibility to carry them forward. Always.
FDR once said, “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that people have died to win them.”
Today, and every Memorial Day, let us remember and honor the brave men and women who fought for *all* of us. Who gave their lives for something greater than themselves.
The bad news: Speaker Johnson would’n’t allow a vote on a War Powers Resolution.
Why? Because we finally had the votes to pass it—so they kept us from voting and sent us home instead.
Make no mistake: We *WILL* get that bill passed.
Let’s just say I’m happy to be back home in Maine! (2/2)
What a shitshow in DC this week!
The good news: The Senate failed to pass a reconciliation bill that would’ve given MORE money to ICE—in defiance over Trump’s crazy demand that it include a $1.776 BILLION slush fund for his cronies (including J6 insurrectionists).
1776? Seriously? So gross. (1/2)
But I think there was a not-so-hidden message there: He might be drawing the curtains on *this* scene. But the play is far from over.
He'll be saying "Hello!" again before too long.
I can’t wait to see what he does next. Whatever it is, I know it’ll be special—and unforgettable. (5/5)
But I also felt a sense of anticipation, knowing whatever he does next (after he writes his LOTR movie!), it'll be something extraordinary.
As he closed with Paul McCartney and a star-studded array of friends, singing the Beatles’ “Hello Goodbye,” you could see the emotion in his face. (4/5)
As I watched the final episode of the Late Show, I couldn’t help but feel sad, and deeply enraged by how Trump essentially had him kicked off the air—all so CBS could complete its multi-billion-dollar merger.
(Colbert playing copyrighted songs so CBS would get sued was a nice touch!) (3/5)
Years ago, not long after I arrived in Congress, I was invited to appear on the Colbert Report, to talk about everything from knitting and lobstering to health care and gay rights.
It was the thrill of a lifetime. He couldn’t have been kinder or more graceful. And he was *so* so funny. (2/5)
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Stephen Colbert is one of the most important and impactful political voices of our time. The wit, the humor, the brilliant insights—he's truly remarkable. A genius in the truest sense of the word.
But it’s his deep humanity, his ability to really connect with people, that I admire most. (1/5)
We’ll never be able to undo the trauma caused by this Administration. But we *can* create a saner, safer, more just, and more humane immigration laws—and close the loopholes this Administration is weaponizing against children and families.
It’s not just sound policy. It’s a moral imperative.
Since Trump took office, more than 6,200 children have been arrested by DHS.
Yesterday, advocates gathered on the Mall to shine a spotlight on the horrors of child detention—with an installation featuring hundreds of teddy bears and paper dolls, symbolizing the sheer scope and scale of the crisis.
Americans are being CRUSHED by soaring energy prices.
What are Republicans doing about it? Sabotaging clean energy that would help lower your bills—including using $2 BILLION in taxpayer money to stop offshore wind projects already in progress.
WHAT!?!?
Their priorities are COMPLETELY twisted.
Last year, the Admin illegally terminated thousands of grants at the NEA and NEH—agencies that help generate more than $1 TRILLION in economic activity.
These cuts don’t just silence voices and stymie creators. They erase the spaces where healing, connection, and community happen.
It’s just WRONG!
Apparently Republicans are fine with slashing the EPA by 20%, cutting water infrastructure funding, and eliminating cultural programs in our communities.
As long as Trump gets his ridiculous ballroom and triumphal arch!
This isn’t “fiscal responsibility.” It’s partisan BS—and completely tone-deaf.
Republicans voted it down.
The American people are BEGGING for relief from skyrocketing costs. This program was making a difference.
Why would Republicans want to kill it?
Two words: Big Oil.
The Home Energy Rebates program helped hundreds of Mainers install heat pumps—dramatically reducing their energy bills.
The Admin froze it.
@wassermanschultz.house.gov offered an amendment stipulating that DOE either release the funds, or come to our committee and explain *why* they remain frozen.
Whenever Barney spoke, whatever the story or anecdote, I knew I was about to learn something—and laugh a whole lot.
I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to Jim, Barney’s family, his many friends and colleagues, and the countless people whose lives he touched. (4/4)
Barney could be a curmudgeon, no doubt. But he also had an incredible heart—and a kindness that those who knew him will never forget.
After he retired and began spending more time in Maine with his husband Jim, I got a chance to really get to know them both. I will cherish those memories. (3/4)
Barney believed deeply in democracy, social justice, and the ability of government to improve people’s lives.
Whether he was defending civil rights, fighting for consumers, or crafting the landmark Dodd-Frank bill, Barney combined progressive values with a legislative mind unlike any other. (2/4)
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Voting History
581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | 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 |
| 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 |
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.