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Representative for Massachusetts District 2

Born

November 20, 1959

Age 66

Phone

(202) 225-6101

Office

370 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 2

James P. McGovern

James Patrick McGovern is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Democrat, he is the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, chaired the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and is the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. His district, numbered as the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013, stretches from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.

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Voting Record — 581

Yes39%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 2

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James P. McGovern

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 2

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James P.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 33 sponsored · 210 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

He has NO PLAN—and the result of Trump’s recklessness will be catastrophic for our country.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Q: You said the war is 'very complete.' But your defense secretary says 'this is just the beginning.' So which is it? TRUMP: You could say both

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

But still no healthcare for you.

Pentagon Pete Blew a Fortune on Crabs in Multibillion-Dollar Spending Frenzy

Figures show the Defense Department took drastic measures to spend its allocated funds.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

It’s day 10 of Trump’s reckless war with Iran, and he’s already wasted nearly $11 BILLION dollars. That’s more than twice as much as what we spend each year on community health centers that provide medical care for low-income & uninsured Americans. Priorities.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

The President of the United States couldn’t even take off his hat. Unbelievably disrespectful. Basic decency shouldn’t be partisan.

Trump couldn't care less about the troops

President Donald Trump deigned to show up at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in his illegal war on Iran, but he couldn’t resist wearing a baseball cap ...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

You are less safe today because Donald Trump is the President.

Iran may be activating sleeper cells outside the country, alert says

The U.S. has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran that may serve as “an operational trigger” for “sleeper assets."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

The half of America that lives paycheck to paycheck certainly doesn’t think it’s “alright” that gas prices are soaring.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

CNN's Dana Bash: "I asked Trump about rising gas prices. He said, 'That's alright. It'll be short term. It'll go way down very quickly.' I said, 'They're pretty high now.' He said, 'No they're not.'"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

We replaced Maduro with his own Vice President. We spent $9.5 billion dollars to replace the old Ayatollah Khamenei with a new Ayatollah Khamenei. From Vietnam and Venezuela to Iraq and Iran—it never works. No more regime change, no more endless war!

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of ayatollah killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, named Iran's new supreme leader, state media reports

President Donald Trump said last week that Mojtaba Khamenei would be "unacceptable," and Israel has vowed to target whoever was made Iran's new highest authority.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

Trump has already spent more in 9 days on his war with Iran than the USDA spends in an entire year on giving breakfasts to kids in school. So much for America First.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

The average price for a gallon of gas is now almost $3.50. Care to comment, @houserepublicans.bsky.social?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

Really? Because 90 minutes ago the President told a reporter he thinks the war is “very complete” and indicated fighting would soon be over.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

Worth noting that the guy who won’t rule out the draft dodged it 5 times.

Trump Has Not Ruled out a U.S. Military Draft amid Iran War, Says Press Secretary: 'Keeps His Options on the Table'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump had not ruled out the idea of reopening a military draft. The U.S. hasn't relied on a military draft since the Vietnam War in the '7...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

I just visited a detention center to exercise my official oversight responsibilities as a member of Congress. Many folks being held there are families with children—some of whom have been separated. Here’s what I saw.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

This has got to be the most self-obsessed cabinet in American history. Secretary Kennedy—it didn’t work for Kristi Noem, and it won’t work for you.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

Americans are now paying 50 cents more for gas than just before Trump launched his latest war. It doesn’t get clearer than that—his reckless policies are directly making your life more expensive.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

It’s day 9 of Trump’s reckless Iran War—and he’s now spent over $9.5 BILLION of your tax dollars. That’s more than USDA spends every year, in every school, on free breakfasts for students in America.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

I’m heartbroken to hear that another service member has lost their life in the Iran War. Lisa and I send our deepest condolences to Benjamin’s friends, family, and loved ones. His parents are especially in our thoughts and prayers—losing a child is the greatest heartbreak of all.

Seventh U.S. service member killed in Iran war ID'ed as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington

Pennington, 26, from Glendale, Kentucky, was wounded on March 1 during an Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He died on Sunday.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

He and Trump want filet mignon served to them in their tacky new ballroom that they paid for with bribes, but they want you and your kids to “eat liver” & buy “cheap meat.” What the hell is wrong with them?

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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RFK Jr. suggests Americans can more easily afford groceries if they start eating liver instead of beef: "Most of the cheap cuts of meat are very inexpensive. ... You can buy liver or the cheap cuts."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 8(source)

He’s padding his pockets and taking bribes for his ballroom while the rest of us get ripped off by billionaire corporations.

U.S. Manufacturing Is in Retreat and Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t Helping

Levies on imports were supposed to bring back a golden age of U.S. manufacturing. They haven’t worked, so far.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 8(source)

🥩Beef UP 16% ☕Coffee UP 20% ⚡Electricity UP 6% 🏥Healthcare costs through the roof Trump PROMISED he would lower costs on day one. HE LIED.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialMar 7(source)

Reckless wars have consequences here at home.

U.S. crude oil sees largest weekly price jump on record

Stocks also sharply dropped, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average having its worst week since April 2025.

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Sponsored Bills(33)

H.R. 9226 (119th)
To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed regi…
H.R. 8982 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Centra…
H. Res. 1068 (119th)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to adv…
H.R. 7521 (119th)
To lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7546 (119th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medi…

Cosponsored Bills(210)

H. Res. 1375 (119th)
Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being…
Joined: 2026-06-18
H.R. 9347 (119th)
To strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-06-18
H.R. 9270 (119th)
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9076 (119th)
Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-05-29
H.R. 8863 (119th)
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tob…
Joined: 2026-05-15

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Voting History

581 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
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	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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