At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Oregon District 5

Born

January 31, 1975

Age 51

Phone

(202) 225-5711

Office

1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

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

Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle Sojourner Bynum is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025.

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Voting Record — 536

Yes45%

No53%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party4%

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District Map

Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepBynum Facebook Instagram

External Resources

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Janelle S. Bynum

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 5

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Janelle S.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 90 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 23(source)

If Republicans don’t come to the table to work with us to re-open the government, food assistance for children and seniors won’t be distributed next month. Helping families put food on the table shouldn’t be a partisan issue – it’s time to get to work.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 23(source)

Everyone should have access to high quality, affordable healthcare. That’s why it’s unacceptable to me that the Republicans’ budget takes it away from millions of Americans.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 22(source)

Dishonesty is a choice. Instead of coming to Portland for a five-minute photo op, I invite this Administration and my colleagues to join me at the Old Spaghetti Factory to come see what's actually happening.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 22(source)

@merkley.senate.gov has been speaking on the Senate floor for over 15 HOURS, standing up for Oregonians' access to healthcare, their rights, and our democracy. Tune in ⬇️

Senator Jeff Merkley

@merkley.senate.gov

Open post ↗

TUNE IN: I’m holding the Senate floor to protest Trump’s grave threats to democracy. We cannot pretend this is normal. youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 22(source)

I’m ready to get to work to re-open the government, but Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency – it’s on them to come to the table.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 21(source)

Today, I paid a visit to Camp Withycombe in my district, where the President has sent the National Guard as part of his attempted takeover of our city. My message is clear: send the troops home.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 21(source)

The President is using our National Guard as toy soldiers against Oregonians exercising their First Amendment rights. We won't accept that.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 21(source)

SNAP helps 1 in 6 Oregonians put food on the table. If a deal to reopen the government isn’t made soon, they will stop receiving these benefits. This is absolutely unacceptable, and completely avoidable. Republicans need to get to work. ktvz.com/news/governm...

Oregon notifies over 750,000 SNAP recipients of no November food benefits, if government shutdown continues

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is notifying about 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they won...

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 21(source)

I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for Oregonians. It’s on Speaker Johnson to end the Republicans’ vacation and work with us to re-open the government.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 20(source)

President Trump is continuing to spread the lie that Portland is dangerous. The truth? It’s HIS agents that are escalating tensions.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 20(source)

This ruling gives the President a green light to continue his attempted takeover of Portland. Over the last few weeks, our city has made one thing clear: we don't need this, and we don't want this. We won't let him continue to lie and we won't back down. www.npr.org/2025/10/20/n...

9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, and clears the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 20(source)

I’ve hosted 20 town halls, and everywhere I go, my constituents tell me they’re worried about their healthcare. We need a budget that reverses the healthcare cuts and puts the American people first.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 20(source)

Votes were originally scheduled for us this week, but Speaker Johnson pulled them down AGAIN. I’m ready to come to the table to get to work on a deal that centers the American people and lowers costs for my constituents. It’s time to move forward – Oregonians can’t afford this shutdown.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 19(source)

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 If you are interested in applying to be nominated for appointment to one of our U.S. service academies, you now have until October 31, 2025 to submit your application. Visit my website for more information: bynum.house.gov/services/mil...

Military Academy Nominations

The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 18(source)

The Individuals with Disabilities Act is already severely underfunded. That's why I introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act to make sure our kids with disabilities are receiving the support they need in the classroom.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 18(source)

The decision to fire the Department of Education staff who oversee special education is completely unacceptable. As the mother of a child with a disability, this is personal – we can't leave our kids behind. www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 17(source)

This is not a good use of taxpayer money. Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, service members are working without pay, and Americans are struggling to make ends meet. It's time this administration put Americans first. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump says U.S. won’t benefit from $20 billion bailout for Argentina

By his own account, Trump is offering $20 billion to Argentina to help its president, who faces a possible financial crisis and a legislative election Oct. 26.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 17(source)

Following reports that federal agents deployed to Portland by President Trump have been using excessive force against my constituents, I’m demanding answers from Secretary Noem. These raids undermine the principles our country was founded on. Enough is enough.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 17(source)

Yesterday, I went to check out the scene outside the ICE facility in “war-ravaged” Portland. All I saw were Oregonians using their voices in peaceful protest.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 17(source)

Republicans are unwilling to come to the table to re-open the government, and as a result, over 20,000 people in CD5 could see their health insurance costs go up. Yet, Speaker Johnson said he has “no strategy” going forward – Americans deserve better.

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Sponsored Bills(21)

H. Res. 1276 (119th)
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
H.J. Res. 182 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.J. Res. 183 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.R. 8041 (119th)
To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees …
H.R. 7242 (119th)
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to train individuals in construction t…

Cosponsored Bills(90)

H. Res. 1238 (119th)
Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for st…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H. Res. 1235 (119th)
Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8503 (119th)
To ensure that the Federal share of the supplemental nutrition assistance program allotment …
Joined: 2026-04-27
H.R. 8504 (119th)
To authorize affordable financing assistance for rural health centers facing financial distr…
Joined: 2026-04-27
H. Res. 1169 (119th)
Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Joined: 2026-04-14

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Voting History

536 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
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	YES	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
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	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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