And we have two examples of Republican-controlled states that tried to implement "work requirements" and failed miserably.
In Arkansas, more than 18,000 people lost coverage because of bureaucratic and paperwork issues.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 3
Lori Trahan
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Voting Record — 550
Yes41%
No54%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Lori Trahan
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 3
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Lori's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 14 sponsored · 58 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
First, they're instituting what they call "work requirements." The idea is that if you aren't disabled, you have to work to qualify for Medicaid.
Sounds reasonable, right?
But the reality is that the vast majority of Medicaid recipients are already employed. Seriously!
Republicans are going to talk a lot in the coming days about targeting "waste, fraud and abuse" in Medicaid. But you can't find $715 billion in waste in the program – it simply isn't possible.
What they're really doing is zeroing in on working families. Here's three examples:
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that Trump's bill will eliminate health coverage for at least 13.7 MILLION people.
They're doing this by slashing $715 BILLION from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, even though they pledged not to cut Americans' health care.
In the middle of the night, House Republicans released the text of Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Despite what they've said for months, it's now confirmed:
They're ripping health care away from millions of Americans to give their billionaire donors another tax cut.🧵
Reposted byCongresswoman Lori Trahan
Republicans are going to try to take health care away from tens of millions of Americans to give tax breaks to the wealthy and corporate interests.
In today’s Democratic Daily Download, Rep. Frank Pallone shares how Democrats are fighting back because Medicaid matters to the American people.
To all the moms, grandmothers and mother figures out there: thank you. Your strength shapes not just your families, but the future of our communities and country.
Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
That drive is rooted in the love and sacrifices of the women who raised me.
On Mother’s Day, I’m especially grateful to my mom and grandmother, whose strength, resilience and selflessness shaped who I am and made it possible for me to stand where I am today.
I’m incredibly proud to represent the district I’ve called home my entire life, but the role I’m proudest of is being a mom.
There’s nothing more important to me than making sure our kids have every opportunity to live a better, brighter life.
I’m in awe of the strength, compassion and tireless dedication nurses bring to their work every single day. From hospital floors to community clinics, nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. This #NationalNursesWeek, they deserve our and the respect they’ve more than earned.
It’s remarkable to see an American step into the shoes of St. Peter for the first time in history.
Pope Leo XIV’s message of unity and compassion isn’t just for Catholics – it’s a reminder of what’s possible when faith is rooted in humility and driven by a commitment to peace.
Reposted byCongresswoman Lori Trahan
On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @velazquez.house.gov breaks down what we heard in today’s Steering and Policy hearing: Trump Tariffs are driving up costs and crushing Main Street.
Democrats are fighting to protect small businesses and everyday Americans.
Let’s be clear about what Republicans are plotting right now – they’re ripping health care away from millions of Americans to give people like Elon Musk a tax break.
So many of us are who we are today because of a teacher who believed in us. This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I’m deeply grateful for the thousands of educators across Massachusetts whose dedication, creativity and compassion allow students not just to learn, but to believe in themselves.
Reposted byCongresswoman Lori Trahan
On today's Democratic Daily Download, @repjahanahayes.bsky.social explains how Republicans are trying to cut $230 billion from food assistance.
House Democrats are fighting back with the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to protect these basic needs programs.
Republicans want to gut Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act — just to pay back the billionaires who bankrolled their campaigns.
What they’re doing is shameful. It’s cruel. And it’s everything that’s wrong with a Republican-controlled Washington.
The King Street Common project in Littleton is what progress looks like – the public and private sectors working hand-in-hand to deliver tangible results for Massachusetts families, workers and small businesses.
Listening to the next generation is one of the most important parts of my job – if we want to build a better future, we have to start by listening to those who will inherit it.
It’s always a pleasure to catch up with students from Florence Sawyer School in Bolton during their annual visit to Washington!
If just four Republicans are willing to stand up for the working families they represent and join @housedemocrats.bsky.social's discharge petition, we can force a vote on the House floor to protect Medicaid and food assistance programs like SNAP.
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Voting History
550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-22 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-20 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H.R. 1223 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 78 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | S. 146 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | H.R. 973 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | 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.