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

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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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 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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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.”

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 4(source)

If Republicans let healthcare tax credits expire, 23,000 people in CD5 will see their healthcare costs go up. Prices are high enough already. We need to be making care more affordable, not less.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 3(source)

Now that we’re in a shutdown, our federal firefighters are being forced to work without pay – that’s unacceptable. That’s why I introduced the Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 3(source)

It’s day 3️⃣ of the Republican shutdown. We need a budget that reverses healthcare cuts and puts the American people first – it’s time for them to come to the table.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 2(source)

Deploying troops to Portland is a waste of money and a distraction from the fact that the Trump administration has stolen millions of dollars from projects across our state. Run us our money. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Portland National Guard deployment bumped by administrative delays, will cost at least $3.8 million

The federal government will foot the bill for guard members’ salaries, a state official told Oregon lawmakers.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 2(source)

Everywhere I go in CD5, people tell me they need healthcare costs to go down. I’ll keep fighting until everyone has access to the care they need where they need it and whenever they need it.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 2(source)

Republicans may have shut down the government, but my office is still open! We’re here answering your calls, meeting with constituents, and working for CD5. If you need anything, give us a call at (503)387-8651!

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 1(source)

Members should play by the same rules as the people they represent. It would not be right for me to continue to be paid while public servants in Oregon are not receiving their salaries through no fault of their own. That's why, until the government reopens, I will be withholding my pay.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 1(source)

CD5, it is your stories that fuel this fight. If you’ve been impacted by the government shutdown, I want to hear from you – you can share your stories with me at the link below ⬇️ forms.gle/1DZ3k8vw3cuN...

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 1(source)

The President is hiding from the fact that he’s stolen millions of dollars from our state. We don’t want your troops in our city – we want you to run us our money.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 1(source)

Last night, Republicans decided they’d rather shut down the government than make healthcare more affordable. We need a budget that centers the American people – not billionaires. They need to quit playing games and get to work.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 1(source)

Republicans just shut down the government.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govOct 1(source)

I don’t mess around when it comes to our city. We don’t want this, and we don’t need this. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

‘There will be no federal takeover of Portland’: Janelle Bynum moment takes over social media

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum did not equivocate.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 30(source)

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

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 30(source)

Time is running out for Republicans to put the American people first and keep the government open. If we shut down tonight, it's on them.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 30(source)

If Republicans can’t get keep the government open, our federal firefighters will have to work without pay. Today, I introduced a bill to change that. The Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act ensures our firefighters are compensated and won’t be fired during a shutdown.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 30(source)

As we head towards a government shutdown, I want to make sure you have all of the resources you need. Visit my website for more information about the state of play, what a shutdown means for you, and which services might be interrupted. bynum.house.gov/resources/go...

Government Shutdown FAQs

Why does the government shut down? Every year, Congress must pass a set of bills that fund the government until the end of the next fiscal year, which ends on September 30. If Congress fails to pass these bills, which finance the operations of federal agencies and programs, the government shuts down.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 30(source)

Thank you to the nearly 13,000 of you who joined my telephone town hall last night to talk about the looming shutdown and Trump’s attempt to take over Portland. I’m in DC fighting for you – thank you for being in this fight with me.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 29(source)

We didn't ask for Trump's intervention, and we don't need it. What our city actually needs is for him to run us our money.

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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
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	PRESENT	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	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.

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