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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Congressional District 5

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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 10(source)

Republicans caused this shutdown, and instead of coming back to DC to fix it, they’re on vacation. The result? 15 million Americans will lose health insurance, 22 million will face higher healthcare costs, and the economy will continue to suffer. It’s time to get to work, House Republicans.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 10(source)

I'm demanding a thorough investigation into what happened to Frank Miranda, my constituent who was abducted by masked ICE agents without reason. This behavior is unacceptable and un-American. It has no place in our state or our country. www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Bynum Demands End to ICE Raids After U.S. Citizen Allegedly Abducted by Masked Agents

Bynum compares ICE’s conduct to U.S. Marshals hunting down Black Americans under the Fugitive Slave Act.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 10(source)

Republicans’ failure to reopen the government means less food on the table for families. All because they refuse to come to the table to negotiate on a budget that works for everyone, not just billionaires. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

Government shutdown threatens WIC food program used by millions of families

Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 9(source)

After two years of pain and suffering, I'm encouraged by this step toward peace. My hope is that the hostages are safely reunited with their families and loved ones, that humanitarian aid quickly is delivered, and that this brings an end to the conflict in the region. www.npr.org/2025/10/08/g...

Israel, Hamas reach a ceasefire, with hostages and prisoners to be freed within days

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 9(source)

I was horrified and infuriated to learn that a constituent of mine was abducted by ICE agents, handcuffed, and thrown into a back of a van, all without reason. Masked federal agents aren’t welcome in our state and they can’t keep kidnapping Americans. My full statement ⬇️

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 9(source)

The Trump administration is trying to make Portland seem like it's mayhem. But if you ask the people who live there? They'll tell you it's the administration causing the problems. As I've said before: we got us. www.kgw.com/article/news...

'Clearly not a hellscape': Portland residents, workers reject Trump administration's latest 'under siege' claims

Every person KGW spoke with on Tuesday laughed at the idea that Portland — specifically, the waterfront area near their homes and workplaces — needs federal troops.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 9(source)

Sec. Noem came to our city for a couple hours yesterday & now she thinks she understands what we need. Instead of playing toy soldiers with our armed forces, this Administration should focus on restoring our health care, lowering our costs & reopening the government. www.kgw.com/article/news...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem threatens Portland with 'four times' more federal officers if mayor doesn't make changes

On FOX News, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem threatens to send more federal officers to Portland if Mayor Wilson doesn't meet her security demands for the ICE facility.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 8(source)

It’s Day 8️⃣ of the Republican shutdown – I want to hear from you. If you or someone you know has been impacted, please share your story with me – it’s your stories that fuel this fight. forms.gle/fwPqh1Cjde8h...

I want to hear from you!

The more I hear from Oregonians, the better job I can do representing and fighting for you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown, please share your story with me bel...

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 8(source)

Sec. Noem's trip to Portland was nothing but a photo op. When she reports back to the President, she should let him know we're still waiting for him to run us our money. We got us. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Kristi Noem came to Portland, and people protested with dogs, dancing: Get caught up

As U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Noem made the case for increased security, local officials repeated that the situation was well in hand.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 8(source)

It seems the President didn’t hear us the first, second, or third time, so I’ll say it again. There will be no federal takeover of Portland.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 8(source)

President Trump and Sec. Noem really want to make Portland look like a city full of chaos and destruction, but no one's buying it. What she saw yesterday is what our city sees everyday: Oregonians standing up for what they believe in and making their voices heard. "War-ravaged"? Give me a break.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 8(source)

Every week the Republicans fail to come to the table and re-open the government, it costs our economy $15 BILLION. Oregonians can't afford this shutdown. It's gone on far too long. thehill.com/business/eco...

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Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 7(source)

The Central Oregon Disability Support Network provides essential support for thousands of children with disabilities in Oregon. This funding is a lifeline for so many of our rural families – I’ll continue to fight to restore it.

Rep. Janelle Bynum

@bynum.house.gov

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Last week, the Trump administration canceled funding for the Central Oregon Disability Support Network. This loss of funding means less access to opportunities for kids, and less support for parents. I'm demanding the funding be restored – it's what Oregon families deserve.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 7(source)

It's been a week since Republicans shut down the government to avoid addressing the healthcare crisis they created. Oregonians deserve lower costs and access to care, not this chaos.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 7(source)

It’s been 2 years since Hamas' brutal Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Today, we remember the innocent lives lost & recommit ourselves to securing lasting peace in the region. We must continue to work to end the war, deliver humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people & secure the release of the hostages.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 6(source)

Republicans own this shutdown. I’m ready to come to the table and get to work for Oregonians – they can’t afford to wait any longer.

Rep. Janelle Bynum

@bynum.house.gov

Open post ↗

No matter the audience, my message is the same: Republicans own this shutdown. The ball is in their court.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 6(source)

The Trump administration is stealing hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for clean energy projects in our state. We need to be lowering costs and investing in a clean energy future, not playing political games. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Oregon to lose an additional $400 million in federal climate grants

Oregon and 15 other Democratic states are losing nearly $8 billion toward climate projects, after the Trump administration terminated multiple federal grants.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 6(source)

I said it last week and I’ll say it again now: the President is using the National Guard as his toy soldiers – we won’t accept that.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 5(source)

Trump is continuing to pit Americans against Americans, and that’s un-American. How much clearer do we need to be – stay out of our city.

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Open post ↗

Three hundred California National Guard members are on their way to Oregon on President Trump’s orders after a judge blocked his deployment of federal troops to Portland, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. https://cnn.it/4h0sLJ4

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 5(source)

This ruling confirms what I’ve been saying: we don’t need this. Now the President should drop this nonsense and run us our money. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

National Guard troops temporarily blocked from deploying to Portland, judge rules

The president, the judge wrote, is entitled to a "great level of deference" but not "ignoring the facts on the ground.”

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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
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 5625 (119th)	Final passage	YES	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	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	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	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2071 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	S. 4465 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	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	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	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	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	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	S. 1318 (119th)	Final passage	YES	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	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NO	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	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	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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