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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.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social2d ago(source)

On #Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery in America. But Juneteenth is not just about an end—it’s about a beginning. It's about progress. And while progress has been made, we must work to heal the wounds of racism & build a more just, free and fair country for all.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social2d ago(source)

Nixon was "legitimately worried” about the Watergate tapes getting out. How’d that work out for him?

Vance ‘legitimately worried’ Situation Room tapes given to New York Times

Vice President Vance on Wednesday said he was “legitimately worried” about audio tapes of conversations from the Situation Room being leaked to journalists at The New York Times. His comments come …

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social3d ago(source)

How refreshing to hear a president talk like an adult.

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

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Obama: Shared values that make democracy possible. A belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution. A belief in the peaceful transfer of power after the people have spoken in fair and free elections.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social3d ago(source)

Thank you, Mr. President, for reminding us what selfless service, moral leadership, and principled governance looks like. We will never forget your message of hope and change. You and Michelle are an inspiration. America misses you.

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Obama: I am not immune to anger or doubt. But I do know this when we lose faith in each other, when we stop believing that voting matters… we open the door to the most ruthless or the most careless, or the most fearful among us who see some groups and some people as more equal than others

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social3d ago(source)

Few people do more to fight hunger than my friend Monte Belmonte. His annual 48-mile March for the Food Bank is an incredible contribution to our community & a highlight of my year. Honored to present him the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ Community Led Impact Award. He is an inspiration!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social3d ago(source)

I'm proud to announce that I secured $879K in federal funding for Stop It Now!, a Northampton nonprofit fighting to prevent child sexual abuse. Too often, our institutions & people in power fail to protect our children. This lifesaving work matters more than ever.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social4d ago(source)

Our policies sure would make it a hell of a lot better—instead of his administration’s out-of-touch, billionaires-first tariffs and war that’s driven inflation and gas prices through the roof.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Trump: Democrats are the ones who caused affordability

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social4d ago(source)

This conflict never should have happened. Trump lied when he promised no new wars. And after three months of death and destruction, the rest of us are now left paying the price. His war proved only one thing: that diplomacy was the answer all along.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social4d ago(source)

In the end, it looks like Trump negotiated the reopening of a strait that was already open before the war, and reached an agreement no better than the JCPOA—the deal President Obama secured through sustained multilateral negotiations (which Trump tore up because it wasn’t all about him.)

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social4d ago(source)

Any move toward diplomacy and away from violence is welcome news. I want peace to prevail. But this war should be a lesson. The push for military adventurism and regime change by neocon war hawks was, unsurprisingly, an unmitigated disaster.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social4d ago(source)

We lost 14 brave service members. Thousands of innocent Iranian civilians were injured or killed. Millions more were displaced across the region.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social4d ago(source)

Over 100 days ago, Trump and Netanyahu launched a reckless, illegal war of choice against Iran. America spent a billion dollars a day—exacerbating the affordability crisis at home, putting our troops at risk, and making us less safe.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social5d ago(source)

America in a nutshell.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social5d ago(source)

"A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.” —Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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JD VANCE: One of the things you see in the Epstein emails is that Jeffrey Epstein hated Donald Trump NAVARRO: They were best friends for about a decade. And remember, he signed that transparency act under duress

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social5d ago(source)

I seem to recall dozens of Republicans promising us this wouldn’t cost taxpayers a cent. Now, they’ll endlessly justify Trump stealing from you to fund another gaudy self-obsessed vanity project.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social5d ago(source)

Does Lying Leavitt care to revise her answer? Good luck lying yourself out of this one.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social5d ago(source)

Honestly, it might not even be in the top 10.

Vance calls his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment ‘one of the dumbest things I ever said’

Vice President JD Vance, who previously stood by the insult of Kamala Harris and other Democrats, writes in his new book that the remarks were “a clear moment where I failed.”

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social6d ago(source)

Huge thanks to Community Servings' David Waters & Tufts University’s Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian for always bringing attention to the importance of nutrition in public health & supporting my bipartisan Medically Tailored Meals legislation. Now is the time to make it happen!

America’s public health programs must cover medically tailored meals

When you prescribe the nourishing meals that people require, they get healthier — and the system spends less.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.social6d ago(source)

Dreamers have built their lives in America. For many, it’s the only home they’ve ever known. They’ve gone to school, built careers, raised families, paid taxes & strengthened our communities. They deserve citizenship—not deliberate processing delays & unwarranted deportations.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialJun 15(source)

When we invest in early childhood education, we build stronger communities & a brighter future. That's why I'm proud to have delivered $5M in federal funding with @warren.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov for a new learning center at the #MetroWestYMCA — helping every kid get a fair shot at success!

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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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