This shift wouldn’t tackle "waste, fraud, and abuse." But it could very well lead to higher local taxes and cuts to services.
Why are Republicans trying to throw SNAP into a death spiral? Because giving tax cuts to billionaires is more important to them than feeding children and families. (2/2)
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maine District 1
Chellie Pingree
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Voting Record — 550
Yes40%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting5%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Chellie Pingree
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaine District 1
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As part of their reckless spending bill, Republicans are proposing changes that could slash SNAP funding by $290 billion, threatening food assistance for millions.
They want to offload SNAP costs onto states, forcing them to pick up the tab for a program that's always been federally funded. (1/2)
Next week, when Secretary Burgum testifies before the Appropriations Committee and @democrats-appropriations.house.gov, I expect him to explain why this Administration believes it has the right to undo decades of bipartisan conservation efforts. (2/2)
DOGE has no constitutional power, and absolutely no authority to rescind funding approved by Congress.
That this rogue "agency" can eliminate $26 million in grants from NPS—including two in Maine that sought to amplify Indigenous voices on climate change—is as enraging as it is outrageous. (1/2)
Trump is trying to justify cancelling funding for digital equity by claiming it's "racist" and "unconstitutional."
Irony isn't dead.
We should be expanding programs like the Digital Equity Act, not gutting them.
His vendetta against anything that dares to mention equity is truly insane.
This #MothersDay, I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to fight for the programs and protections that help Maine moms and families thrive. 💐
They’ve even targeted Title X, the only federal program providing affordable birth control and reproductive health care to low-income moms, cutting off a vital lifeline for Maine women and families.
Trump and his allies have made it clear they want to make motherhood harder—from slashing Medicaid (which covers more than 40% of births nationwide and thousands of families right here in Maine) to gutting SNAP benefits that help parents feed their kids.
Mother’s Day is about more than flowers and cards. It’s about honoring the mothers who make our Maine communities strong—and standing up for the policies they need to thrive.
Happy #MothersDay to all the Maine moms out there! 🌼 ❤️
Today’s kids will face a lot of challenges. But they also have the tools to bring about some truly transformative changes.
As The Who once said, “The kids are alright.”
So let’s empower that potential—here in Maine, and everywhere young people are making a real difference.
Whether you’re a parent or grandparent, a teacher or community leader, or simply a citizen who cares about the future of our country (and our world), it’s *so* important that we not only recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of young people, but encourage and amplify it.
There are many, many more stories where these came from. Stories of compassion and creativity. Stories of empowerment and community engagement. Stories that highlight the spirit of leadership and resourcefulness that Maine is known for—and that our kids and grandkids have clearly inherited.
Then there’s Maine’s 2024 recipient of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Rosalyn O’Reilly who:
Founded her school’s Civil Rights Team
Serves on a prominent international peace education organization
Participates in a number of food-security initiatives in Maine
Talk about an incredible resume!
In 2019, after reading studies about the impacts of low self esteem in students, two middle-school sisters created inspirational paintings to hang in the girls restroom—featuring messages like, “You’re beautiful.”
Four years later, both were awarded scholarships for their community service.
Or the 2nd-grader in Caribou who felt so bad about a fellow classmate having holes in their shoes that—with the help of her parents, teachers, community advocates, and other students—she started her own shoe drive.
Laney’s Sole Purpose has become a beacon in the community.
Like the 12-year-old boy from Portland who dedicates time every week picking up trash in his neighborhood with his red wagon.
He’s also a fixture at MaineWorks—an agency committed to helping people in recovery find employment—where he’s become a source of inspiration.
As a grandparent, I worry about the future, and the kind of world my grandkids will inherit.
Climate change, gun violence, political turmoil—there are so many crises that demand action.
I believe a better future is possible. Oftentimes, it’s the kids who are working to build it.🧵
#DirigoStories
Congress cannot stand by while one man attempts to seize control over our national story. I stand in full support of my colleagues on the Committee on House Administration, who are working to introduce legislation to ensure this position is appointed by Congress—not at the whim of any one president.
The firing of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress is a blatant act of political retribution, aimed at transforming one of our most respected institutions into a propaganda machine.
This heavy-handed political interference sends a chilling message: bend to the President’s will, or be removed.
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Voting History550 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-22 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-20 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H.R. 1223 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 78 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | S. 146 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | H.R. 973 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.