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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 — 534

Yes38%

No59%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align97%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

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 · 31 sponsored · 206 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 3(source)

Every year on December 3rd, I take a moment to remember & honor the #Worcester6 firefighters—heroes who we tragically lost in 1999. I am forever grateful to Worcester Fire Department and all first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 3(source)

We need to talk about the fact that we still DON’T KNOW who Trump murdered. The survivors of the first strike were killed in cold blood as they hung on for their lives—and the administration won’t reveal their identities. They could be victims of human trafficking for all we know.

Family of Colombian fisherman killed in U.S. boat strike files complaint, alleging murder

The family of 42-year-old Alejandro Carranza Medina, who was killed on Sept. 15, insisted he was a fisherman just doing his job on the open sea.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 3(source)

How quickly we forget the BS excuses Republicans make up for military invasions. Does anyone remember weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?!?! It’s almost always about oil. Another GOP president wants to use U.S. soldiers as pawns for big oil in his sick pursuit for money & power.

Trump is threatening to attack a country with more oil than Iraq | CNN Business

The United States appears ready for war with Venezuela, a prospect that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro this weekend attributed to America’s desire to control the country’s vast oil reserves.

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Back From The Brink@backfrombrink.bsky.socialDec 3(source)

Thanks @mikethompson.house.gov (D-CA) for signing H.Res.317 and for speaking out against the dangers of nuclear weapons. This is the type of leadership we need now more than ever. Our local Davis BftB hub--and all of us--are honored to work with you to make our communities safer.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 3(source)

Trump calls human beings “vermin,” “garbage,” “diseases,” “poison,” and “animals.” Then, when I rightfully point out that the same dehumanizing language has been used by fascist regimes to justify humanity’s worst atrocities—Republicans lose their minds. Give me a break.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 3(source)

“Affordability” might not mean anything to billionaire grifters like Trump, but it sure means a lot to the American People. He should try actually talking to working folks for once in his life.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Trump: "There's this fake narrative that the Democrats talk about -- 'affordability.' They just say the word. It doesn't mean anything to anybody. They just say it. 'Affordability.' I inherited the worst inflation in history ... the word 'affordability' is a con job by the Democrats"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Trump pardoned the ex-president of Honduras who shoveled hundreds of tons of cocaine into the U.S. He pardoned the founder of a black market who imported fentanyl from China. These men poisoned America & killed millions. Whatever Trump’s illegal boat strikes are about, it sure isn’t drugs.

Trump move to pardon Honduras’s ex-president shows counter-drug effort is ‘based on lies and hypocrisy’

Why has Trump blown up alleged narco boats in the Caribbean and at the same time decided to let a big-time trafficker off the hook?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Pete "Kill Them All" Hegseth's strikes are illegal. Even by his own logic, if the strikes *are* against enemy combatants, then he committed a war crime by killing them after they'd been shipwrecked. Either way, he should resign & face accountability.

The Legal Consequences of Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Them All” Order

A former military judge on the Trump Administration’s contradictory—and likely unlawful—justifications for its Caribbean bombing campaign.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Because of Republican inaction, millions of Americans are going to see their health insurance skyrocket. Millions more will probably just go without healthcare. So what are Republicans doing about it? NOT A DAMN THING!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Speaker Johnson won’t stop whining about his workload—he’s obviously in over his head. If being Trump’s puppet is too much work, just leave!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

He whines about the workload. Says he’s “not really” Speaker of the House. Is obviously in over his head. Mike Johnson is not up for the job. He’s a puppet who gave away his gavel to Trump and exists solely to rubber stamp this administration’s authoritarianism & cruelty.

‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 27(source)

Thanksgiving dinner has never been more expensive. Thanks to Trump’s terrible tariffs, disastrous economic policies & cuts to food assistance programs, hunger in America will get worse. I stand with leaders like @mindydomb.bsky.social & @jocomerford.bsky.social as we keep fighting to #EndHungerNow.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 26(source)

I’m horrified to learn of the horrific shooting in Washington, DC one day before Thanksgiving. My thoughts are with the victims' loved ones, and I'll be keeping them in my prayers.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 24(source)

My wife Lisa spent Friday at El Buen Samaritano with her treasured friend Mari Gonzalez and her team as they assembled & distributed boxes of food for neighbors and families. The need has never been greater - nor has the sense of community.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

An average family of four now pays over $1,000 each month for groceries. But Trump’s “main priority” is building his ballroom. He doesn’t care about whether you have to put something back on the shelf after checking the price tag.

More Perfect Union

@moreperfectunion.bsky.social

Open post ↗

U.S. grocery prices have hit a record high — the monthly cost for a family of four is now $1,030.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Trump promised to bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Instead, 58 thousand manufacturing workers have lost their jobs in America since his stupid tariffs took effect. Then he lies to our faces, saying the economy has never been better. Outrageous.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Trump can keep lying about the state of his disastrous economy, but Americans know the truth: it’s never been harder to afford basic needs. Even Fox News agrees—Trump’s economy sucks.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

30 days Pam Bondi. No excuses. No delays. No BS. The law of the land demands total transparency.

President Signs Bill on Release of Epstein Files

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 21(source)

Trump doesn’t shop at a supermarket. He’s never had to choose between paper or plastic. He learned what the word “affordability” meant just a few weeks ago. Doesn’t get more out of touch than that.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialNov 21(source)

This week, a bunch of our-of-touch billionaire CEOs dined with Trump and a Saudi prince who ordered the murder & dismemberment of a U.S. based journalist. There is something wrong with these people.

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Sponsored Bills(31)

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…
H.J. Res. 143 (119th)
Resolution Act.
H. Res. 999 (119th)
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Repres…

Cosponsored Bills(206)

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
H. Res. 1286 (119th)
Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small busi…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8798 (119th)
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Ac…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H.R. 8712 (119th)
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to make certain disclosures …
Joined: 2026-05-07

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Voting History

534 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
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
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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