Jimmy Lai should be free, not sitting in a Hong Kong jail. I stand with Sebastian and Claire Lai in calling for their father to be given his freedom. Journalism is not a crime; China must respect this right per the ICCPR.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 2
James P. McGovern
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Voting Record — 516
Yes38%
No59%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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James P. McGovern
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 2
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James P.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 31 sponsored · 204 cosponsored
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In under 2 weeks, Trump has blown $19 BILLION on his reckless Iran War. That’s 2x what we spend each year on preventing infectious diseases in the U.S.
He’s enriching his billionaire Big Oil and Defense Contractor donors instead of keeping America healthy. So much for MAHA.
I’m sure the billions of dollars he pockets from his defense contracts with the Pentagon have nothing at all to do with shilling for Trump’s illegal war. He sure seems to support regime change as long as he’s making money off it. Pathetic.
My full statement celebrating Paki's life and legacy here:
Paki Wieland was an incredible leader. She was a peacemaker in our community, and a fierce advocate for human rights and human dignity at home and around the world.
I’m heartbroken to learn that another 6 American service members have lost their lives in the Iran War. Lisa and I send our deepest condolences to their friends, family, and loved ones.
This reckless conflict must end.
Great to be at @sxswedu.com to talk about how I’m fighting to #EndHungerNow in every school across the country. If you missed it, you can watch my panel “Feeding Kids Like we Give a Damn” here:
Remember: Trump bombed an elementary school full of kids AFTER Pete Hegseth gutted the Pentagon's civilian harm prevention office.
First they lied and blamed Iran. Now our military admits it was a mistake.
FIRE Hegseth.
DEMAND an independent investigation.
END THIS WAR!
7 brave American soldiers are dead, 140 are seriously wounded, it’s costing a billion dollars a day, gas prices are soaring…
And Trump’s White House thinks it’s all a game.
There is no place for this vile hate in America or anywhere in civilized society. We must all stand against & condemn antisemitism, hate, and violence in the strongest terms.
The “we” he’s referring to here are his billionaire Big Oil donors. They’re the ones making money off his reckless, illegal war while life gets more expensive for the rest of us.
Americans were already facing a crushing affordability crisis. Because of Trump’s reckless war of choice, it’s only getting worse.
Proud to lead a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the Trump Administration to support the rights & dignity of the Tibetan people. Read more:
Trump has now spent nearly $12 billion on his reckless war with Iran.
More than 3x what Congress allocates per year on helping struggling seniors & low-income families who can’t afford their home heating bills.
The priorities of this White House & GOP Congress are a disgrace.
Spent the morning with Duffy, a volunteer with the Elder Services of Worcester, on his weekly route delivering nutritious meals to seniors living in Millbury as part of the annual Meals on Wheels #MarchForMeals! Thank you Duffy for all you do to keep our neighbors healthy & fed!
Really? Because this all sounds an awful lot like when the Bush administration lied to us about WMDs in Iraq.
It’s day 11 of Trump’s reckless war with Iran, and he’s already wasted almost $12 BILLION dollars. That’s about 3x as much as what we spend on helping low-income families, especially seniors, heat their homes.
Republicans keep choosing endless war over keeping American families healthy & warm.
NEWS: Today I'm announcing $12+ million in new funding for major projects in MA02:
🚸More childcare slots in Whitinsville
🏠More affordable housing in Worcester
🚒New fire truck for Conway
🚗Safer streets on Route 20 in Shrewsbury
🥤Better drinking water in Leicester
...check out the full list below!
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Voting History516 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
516 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5107 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5214 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-19 | S.J. Res. 80 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H.J. Res. 131 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H.J. Res. 130 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 878 (119th) | Approve resolution | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 879 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 879 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H.R. 4405 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 878 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 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 | YES | 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 |
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.