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Seat

Representative for Pennsylvania District 5

Born

1959

Age 67

Phone

(202) 225-2011

Office

1214 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Pennsylvania District 5

Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon is an American attorney and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has represented Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2019. The district is based in Delaware County, a mostly suburban county west of Philadelphia, and also includes a southwestern portion of Philadelphia itself as well as slivers of Chester and Montgomery counties. Scanlon spent the final two months of 2018 as the member for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district. She was elected to both positions on November 6, 2018. That day, she ran in a special election in the old 7th to serve out the term of her predecessor, Pat Meehan, and in a regular election for a full…

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Voting Record — 336

Yes41%

No57%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 5

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Official site Bluesky X @RepMGS Facebook Instagram

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Mary Gay Scanlon

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratPennsylvania District 5

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Mary Gay's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 6 sponsored · 21 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byCongresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

Governor Josh Shapiro@governor.pa.govNov 4(source)

The polls are open, Pennsylvania! Our democracy is stronger when we all participate – so if you haven’t already, be sure to cast your ballot before 8pm. For more information, head to pa.gov/vote and make your voice heard.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

With food prices rising and Americans going hungry, the White House should be looking for ways to help feed Americans, not creating roadblocks as states and local communities try to step up.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

We highlighted two judicial rulings that the White House acted unlawfully when it blocked November SNAP payments & refused to use the emergency funds provided by Congress for that purpose.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

With food pantries scrambling to address need in our community, I joined local leaders to demand that Speaker Johnson call the House back in session to work for the American people.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

If you have requested a mail-in ballot, remember to bring it to your local county election bureau or a Dropbox by 8 p.m. Tuesday! If you’re voting in-person, remember to head to the polls tomorrow. Make sure your voice is heard!

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

I joined @repreginayoung.com's Civic Conversation with local leaders in Southwest Philadelphia to discuss the importance of civic engagement and how everyone can get more involved in their community, including voting in every election such as the one tomorrow!

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

The White House and the GOP need to come together to negotiate a budget that works for all Americans.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govNov 3(source)

I held an Open House for federal workers in PA-05, many of whom are working without pay. We talked about how the GOP shutdown and the Trump Administration’s attacks on federal workers and the services they provide are impacting their lives.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 31(source)

For more than 15 years, the GOP healthcare plan has been to take healthcare away from Americans.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 31(source)

The Trump Administration CAN use the contingency fund to pay for SNAP benefits in November. The White House is choosing to let Americans go hungry when they don't have to.

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Two federal judges rule the Trump administration must tap into billions in emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits in November https://cnn.it/4ok7bSI

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 31(source)

The White House is refusing to reimburse states who try to fund SNAP, just like it is refusing to use the contingency fund. This takes away options from local and state leaders trying to prevent Pennsylvania families from going hungry. www.goerie.com/story/news/p...

SNAP benefits are due to lapse Nov. 1. What Pennsylvania leaders are doing about it.

About 1.1 million Pennsylvania families and 694,000 children rely on SNAP, according to the state.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 31(source)

I hope everyone in PA-05 has a safe and happy Halloween!

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 30(source)

If the White House follows through on its (inhumane) threat to halt SNAP payments this Saturday, many people in our community will be suffering. Visit www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs... to find an essential resources at a local food pantry near you.

Food Pantries

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)@repstansbury.bsky.socialOct 29(source)

In case I’ve not made myself clear—no family in America should go hungry. Period. Trump’s decision to withhold SNAP is unconscionable and immoral. The GOP needs to come back to DC and reopen the government. And the Admin needs to release the funds so families can put food on the table on Saturday.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 29(source)

The White House is letting 42 million Americans go hungry, while they have money and a plan to continue payments during the shutdown. I support @governor.pa.gov's decision to join 24 other states' lawsuit to use its contingency funds so ~2 million Pennsylvanians don't go hungry.

Governor Josh Shapiro

@governor.pa.gov

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I’m joining 24 other states in taking legal action to demand the Trump Administration release SNAP payments that help millions put food on the table. We won’t stand by while the President lets our kids go hungry.

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 28(source)

Americans won't have access to SNAP Benefits because the White House won't use rainy day funds for: 16 million children 8 million seniors 4 million people with disabilities

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 28(source)

Special Counsel Jack Smith has nothing to hide from the American people. Chairman Jim Jordan should join @democrats-judiciary.house.gov and allow him to testify in front of the American public. Why are they afraid of the truth coming out?

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 28(source)

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Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 28(source)

We are on the cliff of a Republican created healthcare crisis, which will force millions of Americans to go without healthcare. Listen to my entire conversation with @womeninamerica.bsky.social here:

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon@scanlon.house.govOct 28(source)

No White House has chosen to block SNAP benefits and let kids go hungry during a shutdown. Until now.

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Sponsored Bills(6)

H.R. 8633 (119th)
To specify the standards governing claims of consciously parallel pricing coordination in ci…
H.R. 8392 (119th)
To amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to provide for when the government may move…
H.R. 8310 (119th)
To establish protections for health care providers who raise concerns about the quality of h…
H.R. 8126 (119th)
To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Members of Congress to reim…
H.R. 7920 (119th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent hospitals or skilled nursing faci…

Cosponsored Bills(21)

H.R. 8501 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public s…
Joined: 2026-04-27
H. Res. 1212 (119th)
Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the U…
Joined: 2026-04-23
H.R. 8402 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education pro…
Joined: 2026-04-21
H.R. 8298 (119th)
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to exclude in-kind support and maintenance fro…
Joined: 2026-04-15
H.R. 8256 (119th)
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to streamline nutrition access for older adults …
Joined: 2026-04-14

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Voting History

336 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	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.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
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)

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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