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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.
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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 · 91 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

My heart breaks for the students, teachers, and families in Minneapolis today. It's long past time we actually DO SOMETHING about this. As I get ready to head back to DC next week, we better be voting on bills to keep our kids and communities safe.
As our kids are getting ready to start up the new school year, they should feel excited to see their friends again, motivated for their new classes, even nervous for the challenges of a new year – they should NOT be feeling fear.
(2/2): If you or someone you know needs support during this difficult time, please call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1 (800) 985-5990. My office is also ready and able to assist with questions about federal resources – give us a call at (503) 387-8651.
Republicans’ budget doesn’t just strip millions Americans of access to healthcare, it’s threatening jobs and raising costs. In Oregon, 8,300 manufacturing and energy jobs are at risk, and families across CD5 could see their electricity bills rise by over $400. 🗑️🗑️🗑️
While facilities like Mompano Solar are working to keep energy bills low for Oregonians, the Trump administration is pulling funding for clean and affordable electricity. I joined @actonclimateus.bsky.social to demand funding be restored – our families can't afford these cuts.
From threatening Medicaid for people with disabilities, to making it hard for families to put food on the table, to limiting access to education, the trash budget is hurting Oregonians. Here are some stories I’ve received from constituents across CD5. They deserve better.
Molalla, tonight is the night! Join me at Molalla High School at 6:00PM for an in-person town hall. Doors open at 5:30PM – bring your questions and bring the energy 💪 Let’s give ‘em hell!
Molalla, it’s time to give ‘em hell! Join me for an in-person town hall at Molalla High School on Monday, August 25th at 6:00PM PT. I hope to see you there!
That's why I introduced my Microplastics Safety Act – to require the FDA to conduct research so we can get the information we need to protect our health. We can't wait and see what happens – we need more information, and we need it now. 🧵 2/2
The Republican budget is threatening $15 billion in federal funding for health and food programs in Oregon. Over 60,000 people in CD5 are now at risk of losing access to SNAP, all so President Trump could help out his billionaire friends. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – trash.
While President Trump and Republicans work overtime to make school less accessible, I’m fighting to make sure every kid gets a fair shot.  That’s why I introduced my IDEA Full Funding Act – to provide our students with disabilities with the quality education they deserve.
Molalla, it’s time to give ‘em hell! Join me for an in-person town hall at Molalla High School on Monday, August 25th at 6:00PM PT. I hope to see you there!
Instead of offering support to communities rebuilding from last year's wildfire season, the USDA has put $90 million in federal funding for wildfire mitigation on hold. This is a step in the wrong direction – our communities deserve support, not broken promises. www.opb.org/article/2025...
Cuts to the Pell grant program in President Trump and Republicans’ trash budget threaten funding for over 42,000 students in Oregon, including nearly 15,000 in CD5. We need to be making education more affordable and accessible for our kids, not less.
Calling all young coders – have you submitted your application for the Congressional App challenge yet? The deadline is October 30th, 2025 – don’t miss it! Visit bynum.house.gov/services/con... for details.
Are you a high school or middle school student passionate about coding? The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students from CD5 to showcase their coding skills. The winner receives an invitation to Capitol Hill to demo their app!
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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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-12-16H. Res. 951 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-16H.R. 3187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-15S. 284 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-12H.R. 3668 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-12H.R. 3668 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 2550 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-11H. Res. 432 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3898 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3898 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3638 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3628 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H. Res. 939 (119th)Kill the motionPRESENTNOPassed
2025-12-10H. Res. 432 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYESPassed
2025-12-10S. 1071 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-10S. 1071 (119th)Motion to CommitYESYESFailed
2025-12-10H. Res. 936 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-12-10H. Res. 936 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-10H.R. 1676 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-09S. 356 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-04H.R. 1049 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-04H.R. 1069 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-03H.R. 1005 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-03H.R. 4305 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-12-03H.R. 2965 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-02H. Res. 916 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-12-02H. Res. 916 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-02H.R. 4423 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-01H.R. 5348 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-21H. Con. Res. 58 (119th)Approve resolutionPRESENTNOPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 1949 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 3109 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-20H. Res. 893 (119th)Motion to ReferYESYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 6019 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 4058 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 5107 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 5214 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-19H. Res. 888 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOFailed
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-19H.J. Res. 131 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-19H.J. Res. 130 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-18H. Res. 888 (119th)Motion to ReferYESYESFailed
2025-11-18H. Res. 878 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-11-18H. Res. 879 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-11-18H. Res. 879 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-11-18H.R. 4405 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-18H. Res. 878 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESFailed

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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