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Seat

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.

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comJun 4(source)

McGOVERN: Do you stand by your comment that kicking people off food assistance is somehow 'good news'? BROOKE ROLLINS: Most of those were fraudulent McGOVERN: I've talked to people who lost benefits. They were kicked off of SNAP. Hunger is getting worse in the United States.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

I want big solutions to the important problems facing America. Republicans want a culture war food fight to distract you from the billionaires who are stealing your money and writing their campaign checks.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

How about no.

Trump Threatens To ‘Never, Ever’ Take Down UFC Arena On White House Lawn

Critics of the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 have called the arena "tacky" and "undignified."

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

The House voted to end Trump’s reckless, costly, & illegal war with Iran. The Senate voted to end it. The American People want to end it. It is driving up the cost of everything. This must come to an end. No more endless war!

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

Shoutout to @keating.house.gov for hosting the 8th stop of my #EndHungerNow tour in New Bedford! Folks at the Pace Community Food Center & the culinary center at New Bedford Public Schools are doing great work to make sure everyone has access to healthy & nutritious food. Thanks for all you do!

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

5/ As the NBA Finals begin, fans deserve to know that the league invests in the UAE, and the UAE continues to fuel atrocities in Sudan. This isn’t about hurting the NBA. It’s about using its leverage to help save lives.

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

4/ We received a response from the NBA. Unfortunately, it was deeply disappointing. The league said it follows U.S. government guidance wherever it operates—but Secretary Rubio has already called for an end to foreign support for the RSF!!

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

3/ The UAE has invested heavily in relationships with major global brands & sports leagues. That gives the NBA real influence—and with influence comes responsibility. Last month, I urged the NBA and others to use that influence to press for an end to UAE support for human rights violations in Sudan.

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

2/ Experts are clear: the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan is driven by the war, and the war is fueled by a steady flow of foreign weapons. The UAE is providing weapons to the RSF in Sudan. Enough is enough.

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

🧵1/ The NBA should divest from the UAE until it ends support for the RSF in Sudan. Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises: more than 11 million people displaced, widespread atrocities, and millions facing hunger and famine.

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

Republicans like to say we don’t need to fully fund programs that help pregnant moms stay fed because enrollment dropped last year. NEWSFLASH!!! Enrollment dropped because they shut down the government & starved the program for TWO MONTHS! They should really do their homework.

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

Our joke of an acting AG—who “happens” to be Trump’s former personal attorney—just gave his boss a lifelong get out of jail free card (which also applies to Trump’s family and businesses.) Doesn’t get any more corrupt than that.

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

Why is it that when Republicans lecture America about fraud, they never seem to talk about the massive fraud foisted on America by Donald Trump & his billionaire backers? I’m all for making sure our tax money goes where it belongs. Let’s start at the White House.

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

Energy at today’s Food Is Medicine Conference was electric! Big support for medically tailored meals & big opposition to GOP nutrition cuts. I’m all for making America healthy again—but you can’t be healthy if you’re hungry & we can’t defund & deregulate our way to better health!

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

Hey Andy, if you thought it was a good idea to delete this hateful tweet, why did you post it in the first place?

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

Reminder that this guy is using his current job to go after Trump’s political opponents by illegally digging through their mortgage records. He’ll now have access to America’s most sensitive secrets. Don’t be surprised when he illegally uses his new post to do Trump’s dirty work.

Meet the Trump housing official leading probes into the president’s foes

Bill Pulte has inserted himself into some of the Trump administration’s biggest directives

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

Ah yes, let’s turn America’s top intelligence officer into a part-time job, held by a guy with ZERO relevant experience. What could possibly go wrong?

Trump Names Housing Chief Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

The president’s close ally will fill the role vacated by Tulsi Gabbard until a permanent replacement is named.

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

He “doesn’t care” about affordability. He “doesn’t care” about soaring gas prices. He doesn’t even care that our troops died in a war HE STARTED—a war he “couldn’t care less” about ending. What the hell does this guy care about other than HIMSELF?!

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EAMON JAVERS Do you think the negotiations are over now? PRESIDENT TRUMP I don’t care if they’re over, honestly. I really don’t care. I couldn’t care less. If they’re over, they’re over. If they’re not, you know, I think they took too much time. Frankly, I thought they started to get very boring.

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

Accidental drowning is the leading cause of death for young kids. But water safety, education, and swimming instruction dramatically reduces that risk. That’s why I’m fighting for federal funding that protects our kids from preventable death. Read more:

‘It’s not a luxury:’ With child drownings on the rise, swim lessons more crucial than ever

Accidental drownings are the single leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S., ahead of car crashes and cancer, according to the CDC. Black children drown at rates three times higher...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 1(source)

It’s young people who will bear the brunt of climate change. Thankfully, kids at Gibbons Middle School in Westborough have bright insights & solutions that give me hope for our future. Thanks Ms. Fillmore & Mr. Paulhus for inviting me to talk about protecting our planet!

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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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