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Representative for Massachusetts District 7
Born
February 3, 1974
Age 52
Phone
(202) 225-5111
Office
402 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 7

Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since 2019. This district, which was once represented by President John F. Kennedy and House Speaker Tip O'Neill, includes the northern three quarters of Boston, most of Cambridge, parts of Milton, as well as all of Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, and Somerville.

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Voting Record — 550
Yes39%
No59%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align96%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 7

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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Ayanna Pressley
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 7
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Ayanna's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 35 sponsored · 105 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

President Biden must use his clemency power to change lives. And we have some ideas on who he can target: Folks in custody with unjustified sentencing disparities, the elderly & chronically ill, people on death row, women punished for crimes of their abusers, & more. www.axios.com/2024/12/04/b...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee is an icon, friend, mentor, and partner in good who has blazed a trail for Black women in office. Congress and our country are better off because of her. It was my honor to say a few words to pay tribute to her legacy and leadership.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley & Rep. Barbara Lee pose for a photo.
Rep. Barbara Lee listens to Rep. Ayanna Pressley provide remarks.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley provides remarks behind a podium on Rep. Barbara Lee's legacy and leadership.
Ayanna Pressley been hoping to see President Biden use his pardon power during his final weeks in office — but she had a different sort of pardon in mind. More in this morning's WBUR Today newsletter: www.wbur.org/news/2024/12... @reppressley.bsky.social @wbur.org #mapoli
Rep. Ayanna Pressley had been hoping to see Biden use his pardon power during his final weeks in office, but she had a different way in mind. She's pushing him for even more sweeping action to grant clemency to those she feels are being unreasonably punished by the criminal justice system:
@repcasar.bsky.social is an organizer, advocate, and activist leader who has never lost sight of the people. His bold leadership and commitment to progress will be instrumental in the next Congress, and I congratulate him on becoming our new chair of @usprogressives.bsky.social.
I'm honored to be elected as the new Chair of @usprogressives.bsky.social! Building on @repjayapal.bsky.social's legacy, we’re making sure the Democrats fight back against the billionaires, special interests, and Republican frauds in Congress.
Congressman Casar speaks at a podium with other Progressive Caucus leaders.
AI has the potential to transform our financial system for the better, but it can also worsen existing inequalities. We must get this right. We need to harness the power of AI to create more opportunities while protecting consumers, promoting equity, & expanding financial inclusion for all.
Thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris, Medicare is lowering Rx drug costs for seniors across the #MA7. The new $2,000/yr cap on out-of-pocket Rx drug costs will help seniors breathe easier. Visit medicare.gov to check plans before the open enrollment period ends on December 7th.
TN's discriminatory law is just the latest in Republicans' cruel attacks on our trans & LGBTQ+ siblings. SCOTUS must uphold the Constitution’s promise of equal protection & strike the law down. Decisions about healthcare belong ONLY to patients & their doctors. www.vox.com/scotus/38973...
The Massachusetts 7th has always been a global hub for cutting edge research & that is playing out daily. Proud of this investment in our public health & our collective wellness—tackling cancer, supporting pregnant women, & developing life-saving medications. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/03/b...
There are folks behind the wall who pose no threat to society & whose lives are deteriorating due to our unjust criminal legal system. President Biden must use his clemency power to address mass incarceration & change the lives of families across the nation. thehill.com/homenews/rac...
I'm thinking of all the people who pose no threat to society & whose lives are deteriorating due to our mass incarceration crisis & unjust criminal legal system. For the families harmed by mass incarceration, President Biden must act. Here's my statement on his pardon this week.
A cover title that reads: Rep. Pressley's Statement on Presidential Pardon
Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Statement on Presidential Pardon (1/2):

“Today, I’m thinking of the hundreds of thousands of people who pose no threat to society and whose lives are deteriorating due to America’s mass incarceration crisis and unjust criminal legal system.
 
“President Biden used his pardon authority last night in response to what he saw as an injustice of the legal system. In the remaining days of his presidency, I have called on President Biden to use his clemency power to change the lives of families across this nation—families who are disproportionately Black and brown, with loved ones behind the wall, suffering from injustices of the legal system. Specifically, I implore the President to consider pardons for those in federal custody with unjustified sentencing disparities, the elderly and chronically ill, people on death row, women punished for crimes of their abusers, and many, many more.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Statement on Presidential Pardon (2/2):

“This issue is deeply personal to me. As the daughter of a formerly incarcerated parent who has gone on to make great contributions to society, I know firsthand how life-changing the President’s action would be and how much hope it would give to millions who call America home.
 
“Today, with 49 days remaining in his presidency, President Biden has an opportunity to cement his legacy as one of the most compassionate and impactful Presidents of our time. For the families harmed by mass incarceration, he must act.”
FEMA workers represent the best of public service & deserve our support. But Republican attempts to question their integrity is an attack on FEMA's mission. We can't turn this agency into a political game & we must give them the respect & resources they need to do their work.
Our smallest neighborhood businesses are the backbones of our communities. They help us build community & boost our local economies. This #SmallBusinessSaturday, I'm celebrating local small businesses in the #MA7 like Brother's Kafé Kreyol in Everett.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with Brother's Kafé Kreyol staff in Everett.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley visits Brother's Kafé Kreyol in Everett.
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Voting History
550 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-17S. 3971 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-17H.R. 4294 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-05H.R. 7744 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-05H.R. 7744 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-05H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-03-05H. Res. 1099 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeNOYESPassed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1100 (119th)Motion to ReferYESYESPassed
2026-03-04H.R. 6472 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-04S. 723 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1095 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1095 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-25H.R. 4758 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-25H.R. 4758 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-24H.R. 4626 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-24H.R. 4626 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-24H. Res. 1075 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-02-24H. Res. 1075 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-24S. 2503 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESFailed
2026-02-24H.R. 6329 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-12H.R. 2189 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11S. 1383 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11S. 1383 (119th)Motion to CommitYESYESFailed
2026-02-11H.R. 261 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11H.R. 261 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 72 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-11H.R. 3617 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11H.R. 3617 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1057 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1057 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1042 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOFailed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1042 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-10H.R. 1531 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-09H.R. 6644 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-04H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-04H.R. 4090 (119th)Final passageNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-02-04H.R. 4090 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-03H.R. 7148 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONOPassed
2026-02-03H. Res. 1032 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-02-03H. Res. 1032 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-03H.R. 3123 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-02H.R. 980 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-22H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 6359 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-01-22H.R. 6359 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageNOYESPassed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 7147 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed

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