This is a major win for states and communities fighting to protect people from harmful, cancer-causing chemicals and to hold corporations accountable.
Public health comes before corporate profits, and we’ll stay vigilant to make sure this language doesn’t resurface.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maine District 1
Chellie Pingree
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Voting Record — 534
Yes39%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting5%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Chellie Pingree
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaine District 1
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Republicans quietly slipped a rider into the Interior Appropriations bill to shield chemical giants like Bayer from lawsuits and block states from warning about pesticide risks.
Big Chemical spent BIG money lobbying for it.
We fought back—and WON. I got this rider stripped out of the final bill.
Four businesses were destroyed in the post-Christmas fire at Custom House Wharf. Insurance will help some, but for many lobstermen, the impact runs deeper.
I met with owner John Jabar today to talk about recovery, the community support pouring in and how we rebuild this working waterfront stronger.
Cold morning on the Maine coast, headed back to DC. Thanks to our discharge petition, the House will finally vote on extending ACA tax credits that millions rely on for affordable health care.
Meanwhile, the president is focused on taking over Venezuela and Greenland.
Americans want affordable health care, food, and housing. Not another forever war.
Not a good way to start 2026 seeing Trump attack a sovereign nation, capture its leader, and claim the US will “run it.”
How is this any different than Putin invading Ukraine?
It’s a violation of international law AND our Constitution—period.
Congress must vote on a War Powers Resolution ASAP.
Trump said the US will “run” Venezuela and take over its oil assets. He also threatened Cuba, Iran, and others.
There’s always money for war, regime change, and rebuilding another country’s oil industry, but somehow no money to help Americans afford health care, housing, or food.
There it is. Trump just admitted what this was all about: oil.
By bypassing Congress, Trump violated the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution—setting a dangerous precedent for unchecked executive power.
This reckless move risks regional instability, endangers civilians, and further isolates us from our friends and allies.
Maduro is a brutal dictator whose rigged elections, corruption, and human rights abuses deserve international condemnation.
But the President cannot carry out military or paramilitary actions or seize foreign leaders without Congress’s approval.
No authorization was sought.
Trump’s decision to apprehend Nicolás Maduro is a stunning abuse of power and a clear violation of the Constitution and international law. Just weeks ago, his own Cabinet told Congress this wasn’t about regime change.
That was clearly a lie.
Congress appropriated these funds, and the Administration has a legal obligation to distribute them as intended—not impose a nationwide freeze driven by politicized claims rather than clear, evidence-based oversight.
In Maine, CCDF supports thousands of low-income families and helps keep child care providers’ doors open. Even a temporary disruption could mean fewer available slots, higher costs for parents, and even more strain on a workforce that is already stretched thin.
While fraud should always be investigated and addressed, cutting off child care funding to every state based on allegations tied to a single state—sparked by an unverified and deceptively edited online video—is a reckless move that creates chaos and uncertainty for families and providers alike.
The Kennedy Center belongs to the American people. Its name is set in statute, and no backroom bylaw change can override Congress.
This move is illegitimate, disrespectful to JFK’s legacy, and an abuse of a public institution for political vanity.
But of course he doesn’t care about the artists. He only cares about marble armrests, tacky gilded finishes, and his own ego.
Performers are cancelling because they refuse to be associated with a politicized institution that no longer reflects the Kennedy Center’s mission or values.
Even before the board’s illegal name change, ticket sales were already down and the Center’s reputation was suffering under Trump’s control.
This is the most blatant example of stacking the deck I’ve seen from this administration.
They quietly changed the rules months in advance to silence congressional voices and rig the outcome.
It’s been a really hard year, there’s no doubt about that, and there are many fights ahead.
But despite all the bad this year, there was some good to celebrate that leaves me feeling hopeful for the new year. People are engaged like never before. And when we fight, we win.
Here’s to 2026! 🍾🥂🇺🇸
The Smithsonian exists to tell the full American story—not the version a president finds politically convenient.
You know what they say: Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
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Voting History
534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 4216 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 4275 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3357 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 1917 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3937 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3351 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3095 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 1919 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 3633 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-16 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Motion to Reconsider | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 1717 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | S. 1596 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1770 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1709 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-27 | H. Res. 516 (119th) | Approve resolution | 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.