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

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
When the President visited “Alligator Alcatraz,” a makeshift, unsafe, overcrowded detention center for immigrants in the Everglades, he called it “so professional, so well done.”  Nothing about this is well-done – it’s inhumane and cruel. And that’s the point.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
I was disappointed, but not surprised that these amendments were all rejected by the Republicans on the Rules Committee. I’ll be voting against this bill because I will always stand with America’s families and America’s children, and I won’t leave Oregonians behind. 🧵 7/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
My other amendments focus on protecting consumers from bad actors and lowering costs for my constituents, because that’s what I came here to do. I’m unwilling to put my constituents on the chopping block to put more money in the pockets of billionaires. 🧵 6/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
My third amendment would make sure that the money being allocated to ICE isn’t used for body snatching. I’m sick of the state-sponsored fear-mongering at grocery stores and schools. It’s un-American, and I won’t be using my vote to support it. 🧵 5/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
My second amendment addresses the cuts to rural healthcare. Quality of care should not be determined by zip code. Healthcare is a human right – we need to make sure all of our neighbors can receive the help they need, when they need it, and without breaking the bank. 🧵 4/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
My first amendment would get rid of the part that defunds Planned Parenthood. Without these clinics around the country, millions will lose access to cancer screenings, contraception, and other life-saving care. 🧵 3/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
This bill is a disaster. It’s defunds Planned Parenthood, limits access to SNAP for millions of Americans, funnels more taxpayer dollars to the masked men of ICE, threatens our rural hospitals, and so much more. 🧵 2/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
Since the very beginnings of the trash budget, I’ve been fighting for Oregonians. At every step, I introduced amendments to get rid of harmful cuts, and at every step, they were rejected. Last night, when the bill went back through the rules committee, I tried again. 🧵1/7
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 2(source)
Medicaid allows my constituent, Rose, to receive physical therapy for her ultra-rare genetic syndrome. Republicans are trying to take it away from her. When I vote no against the budget bill today, I’ll be thinking of Rose.
Rep. Janelle Bynum
@bynum.house.gov
Open post ↗
Meet Rose, a first grader from my district, who is just starting to take steps thanks to therapy she receives through Medicaid. This is who Republicans are working day and night to take healthcare away from.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 1(source)
When the Trump Admin cut funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, they threatened Oregon businesses – so we fought back, and we won. Today, we’re celebrating over $2 million in funding heading to the program to support job creation & our local economies. bynum.house.gov/media/press-...
Bynum, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), announced with the Oregon delegation – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici ...
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 1(source)
Minutiae?? These are people's LIVES we're talking about. Over 180,000 people in my district could lose healthcare if Republicans have their way. This is the largest cut to Medicaid in our nation's history – it's a pretty big deal.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 1(source)
Last week’s Supreme Court decision leaves Planned Parenthood able to be kicked off of state Medicaid programs. Now, Republicans want to defund it completely. This is incredibly dangerous and will leave an unimaginable number of people without care.
Democratic Women’s Caucus
@demwomencaucus.bsky.social
Open post ↗
🚨The Republican Big Ugly Bill defunds Planned Parenthood.🚨 Planned Parenthood provides cancer screenings, STI testing and more—one in three women in America have gone to a Planned Parenthood for care. We’re fighting like hell because women deserve better.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 1(source)
I’m on my way back to Washington this week to vote against the trash budget, again. This bill has nothing for you or me, just for billionaires. It hurts Oregonians, and I can’t get behind that.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJul 1(source)
When the "Big, Beautiful Bill" left the House, it added $2.4 trillion to the debt. Now, that number is up to $3.3 trillion. Ripping healthcare away from millions of Americans AND failing to address the national debt? I've been saying it: trash. apnews.com/article/cbo-...
Republican Senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says
The changes made to President Donald Trump’s big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation’s debt load while resulting in even steeper losses in health care coverage, the nonpartisan...
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJun 30(source)
Ahead of wildfire season, I organized a meeting with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, state and federal forest service workers, Bureau of Land Management fire staff, and representatives from the Deschutes National Forest to discuss how to best prepare.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJun 30(source)
Whether it be for work or vacation, flying should always be safe and reliable. The $8.3 million coming to Roberts Field Airport in Redmond will allow for infrastructure improvements so that Oregonians can have a 10/10 flight experience every time.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJun 30(source)
Republicans’ trash budget is now in the Senate, where even more cuts to essential programs are being discussed. If they have it their way, hundreds of rural hospitals will be forced to close while the rich get richer.
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJun 30(source)
Redmond, you were great. Thank you for asking difficult questions – without tough conversations, change is not possible. And shoutout Mayor Fitch for emceeing! The next town hall will be a call-in about Social Security. Be on the lookout for more information!
Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govJun 27(source)
Today's SCOTUS decision threatens the checks and balances at the core of our democracy. If you are born in America you are an American. Full stop. I'm in the fight with all of you to protect birthright citizenship. We aren't backing down anytime soon.
The Associated Press
@apnews.com
Open post ↗
BREAKING: The Supreme Court limited judges' power on nationwide injunctions, leaving the fate of Trump's birthright citizenship order unclear.
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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
2026-04-20H.R. 1681 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H. Res. 1156 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 1689 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-16H. Res. 965 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-16H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-15H. Res. 965 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-04-14H.R. 7613 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-14H.R. 1011 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-03-28—Motion to AdjournNONO✓Passed
2026-03-27H.R. 7084 (119th)Final passageYESNO✕↔Passed
2026-03-26H.R. 8029 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-03-26H.R. 8029 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-03-26H. Res. 1128 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-03-25H.R. 5103 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-03-25H.R. 5103 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-03-25H. Res. 1131 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-03-25H. Res. 1131 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-03-24H.R. 6422 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-19H.R. 4638 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-03-18H.J. Res. 139 (119th)Fast-track passageNONO✓Failed
2026-03-18H.R. 1958 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-03-18H.R. 556 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-03-18H.R. 556 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-03-17S. 3971 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-17H.R. 4294 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-05H.R. 7744 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-03-05H.R. 7744 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-03-05H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2026-03-05H. Res. 1099 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1100 (119th)Motion to ReferYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-04H.R. 6472 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-04S. 723 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1095 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1095 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-02-25H.R. 4758 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-02-25H.R. 4758 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-02-24H.R. 4626 (119th)Final passageNONO✓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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