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Representative for Connecticut District 4

Born

July 5, 1966

Age 60

Phone

(202) 225-5541

Office

2137 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Connecticut District 4

James A. Himes

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Voting Record — 593

Yes46%

No52%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party3%

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Congressional District 4

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James A. Himes

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratConnecticut District 4

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James A.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 4 sponsored · 48 cosponsored

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Reposted byJim Himes

The Bulwark@thebulwark.comJul 18(source)

“He’s setting the foundation for an attack on the election.” @samsteindc.bsky.social asks whether Trump could cite foreign interference to send federal agents after ballot boxes and disrupt the chain of custody. Rep. @jahimes.bsky.social says the scenario is “absolutely” realistic.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialJul 17(source)

Our elections continue to be safe and secure from foreign interference, but it’s increasingly clear that the greatest threat to our democracy is the President himself. Read my piece from earlier today here: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/o...

Opinion | Trump’s Election Denial Has Never Been More Dangerous

Don’t fall for dramatic claims based on selective declassification.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialJul 17(source)

Donald Trump just lied to the American people. Make no mistake, he is laying the foundation so that if Election Day goes badly for Republicans he can turned around and claim foul play by our adversaries.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialApr 8(source)

Happy that the shooting has stopped, and that the US did not undertake a scorched earth campaign of war crimes. But make no mistake: Iran has not only survived, but achieved strategic wins beyond their wildest dreams. This dangerous humiliation is WHY Congress must debate war.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialApr 2(source)

The president spoke for 19 minutes. During which the price of a barrel of oil went up another $4.00.

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comNov 26(source)

Himes: "This shows Steve Witkoff almost literally sitting side with the Russians on this ... it's unimaginable to consider the fact that you would propose a peace deal that the Ukrainians didn't even know about."

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

7/ These strikes might be fulfilling the macho MAGA warrior ethos, but at the end of the day they’re bad policies that weaken our ability to actually restrict the supply of narcotics in the United States.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

6/ That kind of diplomatic damage is going to have an incalculable long-term impact on our ability to counter drug trafficking. But strengthening those partnerships doesn’t include explosions for Hegseth to brag about online, so I guess he doesn’t think it’s worth his time.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

5/ We have many close partners in the region who work with us every day to stop narcotics flowing north. Colombia just recalled its ambassador from Washington due to escalating tensions around tariffs and these strikes.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

4/ Setting aside the law, and assuming (generously) that the Admin is correct that these individuals are all trafficking drugs, there is still much more to be gained by interrogating them about their organizations and operations than by killing them.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

3/ Instead, over the weekend the admin repatriated two survivors of a strike rather than risk litigating the legality of the attack. They were transferred so quickly, I doubt they were even questioned.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

2/ Despite claims from the Administration, there is no legal authority for these strikes. The US can’t arbitrarily kill people on suspicion of crimes. If we have concrete evidence that there are drug traffickers on these boats, they should be arrested and tried in court.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialOct 23(source)

1/ There have been at least seven strikes in the Caribbean against what the Administration calls ‘narco-terrorists.’ These killings are illegal and a terrible way to stop drugs entering our country. My thoughts:

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialSep 26(source)

The Comey indictment is one of the most sickening abuses of power in the history of the DOJ. Trump is using every tool available to get vengeance on his political rivals. It’s corruption plain and simple— our country deserves better.

Reposted byJim Himes

The Bulwark@thebulwark.comSep 21(source)

Rep. Jim Himes: "Having the Defense Department kill alleged drug runners in the Caribbean is illegal...These folks are committing murder — murder defined as killing without a legal basis. I am mystified over why the rest of the chain of command is quite comfortable with it."

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Acyn@acyn.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Himes: ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air because Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, didn’t like some things Kimmel said.. I’m talking to you now because I’m just getting so damn sick of people who claim to be for free speech but turn out to only support free speech for people they agree with.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialJul 22(source)

This is a lie. And if he's confused, the President should ask Secretary Rubio, who helped lead the bipartisan Senate investigation that unanimously concluded that there was no evidence of politicization in the intelligence community's behavior around the 2016 election.

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

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Trump: No, we caught Hillary Clinton, we caught Barack Hussain Obama… You ought to take a look at that and stop talking about nonsense.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialJul 19(source)

77 degrees, 0 humidity, cloudless skies. Paradise.

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialJul 18(source)

Best way to the airport in DC

Jim Himes@jahimes.bsky.socialJul 18(source)

You know what people are forgetting about this whole Epstein mess? Trump and his acolytes are taking away healthcare from 17 million Americans.

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Sponsored Bills(4)

H.R. 9983 (119th)
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
H.R. 7792 (119th)
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2026
H.R. 3542 (119th)
CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production A…
H.R. 3395 (119th)
Middle Market IPO Cost Act

Cosponsored Bills(48)

H.R. 9471 (119th)
To create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State-sa…
Joined: 2026-06-25
H.R. 8717 (119th)
To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of c…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8707 (119th)
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Iran, and for other purpose…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1218 (119th)
Recognizing the importance of the special relationship between the United States and the Uni…
Joined: 2026-04-28
H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove Un…
Joined: 2026-04-20

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Voting History

593 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1399 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-30	H. Con. Res. 108 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1398 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1398 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-29	H.R. 7128 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-29	H.R. 7757 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-25	H.R. 2478 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 915 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 7401 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	S. 629 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H. Res. 1335 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-06-11	H.R. 9238 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8312 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 7892 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-06-09	H.R. 5408 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8428 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8466 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-05	H.R. 2913 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 518 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H.R. 8646 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H.R. 8646 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 1336 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 1336 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Con. Res. 84 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕	Failed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 518 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7726 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7726 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-03	H.R. 2860 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 1333 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 1333 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	S. 254 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7618 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-21	H.R. 6047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1041 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1041 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1329 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1329 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-20	H. Res. 1300 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H. Res. 1300 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H.R. 2616 (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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