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Seat

Representative for Massachusetts District 7

Born

February 3, 1974

Age 52

Phone

(202) 225-5111

Office

402 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 7

Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since 2019. This district, which was once represented by President John F. Kennedy and House Speaker Tip O'Neill, includes the northern three quarters of Boston, most of Cambridge, parts of Milton, as well as all of Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, and Somerville.

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Voting Record — 550

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No59%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align96%

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Congressional District 7

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Ayanna Pressley

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 7

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Ayanna's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 35 sponsored · 105 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 25(source)

Wishing everyone celebrating in the MA-07 & around the world a Merry Christmas full of rest, joy, happiness, and priceless memories with loved ones.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 24(source)

Families & survivors of homicide victims deserve our unwavering recognition. My resolution with @markey.senate.gov to establish National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month sends a powerful signal to survivors that we see them & we won't stop fighting to address gun violence.

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Death Penalty Action@deathpenaltyaction.bsky.socialDec 23(source)

We are grateful for @reppressley.bsky.social perseverance on this issue. Thank you!

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

@pressley.house.gov

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There is no action more powerful or righteous than sparing someone’s life, and today President Biden is doing just that. My full statement on his historic death penalty clemency action:

“There is no action more powerful or righteous than sparing someone’s life, and today President Biden is doing just that. The President’s decision to commute the death sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row is a historic and groundbreaking act of compassion that will save lives, address the deep racial disparities in our criminal legal system, and send a powerful message about redemption, decency, and humanity.

“The death penalty is a racist, flawed, and fundamentally unjust punishment that has no place in any society. For far too long, it has been disproportionately weaponized against Black and brown communities, exacerbated systemic inequities, and failed to make America any safer—which is why we’ve urged the president for years to work with us to abolish the federal death penalty. By taking this historic action, President Biden is demonstrating the type of moral leadership this moment demands.

“This victory belongs to the organizers, advocates, and impacted families from every walk of life who work relentlessly to end the death penalty, and everyone who has worked with us to press for a more just criminal legal system. It is their unwavering commitment to the dignity and humanity of every person that has made this moment possible.

“I thank President Biden for heeding our calls and leading with compassion, and I encourage him to continue using his clemency authority in the final days of his presidency.”

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Adam Reilly@reillyadam.bsky.socialDec 23(source)

NEW: @reppressley.bsky.social praises Biden's death-row commutations, urges more clemency moves before Trump takes office www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social

Pressley praises Biden's death penalty commutations, urges more moves before Trump takes office

Releasing certain groups from prison could be the next step, the congresswoman suggested.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 23(source)

There is no action more powerful or righteous than sparing someone’s life, and today President Biden is doing just that. My full statement on his historic death penalty clemency action:

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 20(source)

I voted to keep the government funded & avert a Musk-Trump shutdown that would have harmed everyone, especially our most vulnerable. But it's a shame it even got to this point & that Republicans continue to operate with chaos, cruelty, & callousness. The people deserve better.

A screen shot of the House floor feed showing the government funding bill passing by a vote of 366-34-1

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 19(source)

Thanks to Musk and Trump, Republicans are about to shut down the government and harm our most vulnerable. The people deserve better.

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 18(source)

Victims of police brutality deserve tailored support to start on their road to healing. @reppressley.bsky.social and I wrote to the Office for Victims of Crime to request that these victims and their families get access to much-needed resources.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

@pressley.house.gov

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The headlines may have faded, but the pain felt by survivors of police violence remains. That's why @markey.senate.gov and I are urging the Office for Victims of Crime to ensure victims of police brutality can access the resources they need to heal. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 18(source)

Pressley, Markey demand resources for victims of police brutality

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) have sent a letter to acting Assistant Attorney General Brent Cohen demanding victims and families of police violence be granted access t…

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 17(source)

It was so great to be in community at the Neighborhood Villages Winter Wonderfest in Dorchester. TY Principal Sanchez for hosting and to the Neighborhood Villages team for their partnership in building a more equitable early education system in the #MA7 and beyond.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with constituents at the Neighborhood Villages Winter Wonderfest in Dorchester.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley joins community members, leaders, and families at the Neighborhood Villages Winter Wonderfest in Dorchester.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 16(source)

It's been over a century & we're still fighting for constitutional gender equality. With a hostile administration on its way to strip away our freedoms, Rep. Bush & I are doing everything we can to enshrine the ERA as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Over 120 House Democrats call on Biden to have Equal Rights Amendment ratified

The publication of the ERA would probably spark legal challenges, but Democrats say it is important to press for it before the second Trump administration.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 15(source)

President Biden took historic action this week, and he must keep using his clemency power to change and save lives. This is the right thing to do and it is a matter of legacy. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/12/m...

Representative Ayanna Pressley applauds Biden clemency decision as a ‘meaningful and historic action’ - The Boston Globe

Pressley said Biden’s decision demonstrates “the power of clemency to address systemic injustices, reunite families, and set our nation on a path to healing.”

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The Weeknight on MS NOW@weeknightmsnow.bsky.socialDec 15(source)

“There are so many people with contributions to make, and they’re not being afforded the opportunity” @ayannapressley.bsky.social draws personal inspiration as she urges President Biden to commute more sentences.

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Witness To Innocence@wtiusa.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

Congresswomen organizers Ayanna Pressley and Cori Bush, along with colleagues and Witness to Innocence Director Herman Lindsey and Sujaa Graham, urges President Biden to exercise his clemency authority to commute the death sentences of the 40 individuals on federal deathrow.

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RNS@rns.orgDec 12(source)

“State-sanctioned murder is not justice, and the death penalty is a cruel, racist and fundamentally flawed punishment that has no place in our society,” said U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass), who also cited her Christian faith while making the case against the death penalty.

Faith leaders, activists, the pope urge Biden to empty federal death row before Trump term

(RNS) — Activists and faith leaders hope to save the lives of 40 federal death row inmates, fearing Donald Trump would authorize an ‘execution spree’ after taking office.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 14(source)

We have a moral responsibility to stand against injustice. And there is no greater injustice in our legal system than the death penalty. Proud to convene grassroots advocates & impacted families for a briefing on our push for President Joe Biden to commute & re-sentence those on death row.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with advocates at a briefing on the federal death penalty.

A photo of advocates at a briefing on the federal death penalty.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and advocates listen to Billie Allen speak.

Advocates hold a briefing on the federal death penalty.

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The Appeal@theappeal.orgDec 10(source)

Multiple groups have now urged President Biden to spare the people on federal death row before Trump returns to power. Today, @reppressley.bsky.social & @coribush.bsky.social held a press conference to keep the pressure up. theappeal.org/biden-federa...

Biden Has 40 Days to Save the 40 Federal Death Row Prisoners

Multiple groups have now urged President Biden to save the 40 people on federal death row before Trump returns to power.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 12(source)

Thanks to President Biden’s historic clemency announcement, 1,500 families will have their lives changed forever. My full statement:

A cover title that reads: Rep. Pressley’s Statement on President Biden’s Clemency Announcement

Rep. Pressley’s Statement on President Biden’s Clemency Announcement (1/2):

“I applaud President Biden for granting pardons to 39 individuals and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement, demonstrating the power of clemency to address systemic injustices, reunite families, and set our nation on a path to healing.

“By taking this meaningful and historic action, President Biden is changing the lives of nearly 1,500 people and ensuring they can remain in community with their loved ones. People on home confinement are disproportionately elderly, chronically ill, pose no threat to public safety, and have successfully reintegrated into their communities.

Rep. Pressley’s Statement on President Biden’s Clemency Announcement (2/2):

“Thanks to President Biden, today a near 1,500 families will have their lives changed forever and I congratulate each and every family on this new beginning. With 39 days remaining in his presidency, President Biden has the power to continue to use his clemency authority to change and save the lives of many, many other Americans behind the wall. It is the right thing to do, it is the moral thing to do, and it is a matter of legacy.”

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 11(source)

State-sanctioned murder is not justice. And President Biden should use his power to save lives & make good on his campaign promise to address the federal death penalty. He must commute the sentences of the 40 people on death row before his term ends. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Democratic Representatives, activist call on Biden to commute federal death sentences

Dem. Reps. Ayana Pressley and Cori Bush called for Biden to commute the death sentences of those on federal death row in a press conference Tuesday.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govDec 10(source)

President Biden has the authority to commute the sentences of the 40 people on death row and re-sentence them to a prison term — and he can do it right now. He must use that power before leaving office. This is about saving lives and addressing the injustices of our legal system.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley joins advocates to renew their calls for clemency & urging President Biden to commute federal death row.

Advocates hold signs at a press conference on commuting federal death row.

An advocate stands behind a podium delivering remarks on commuting federal death row.

A photo of Rep. Ayanna Pressley & Rep. Cori Bush.

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Sponsored Bills(35)

H.R. 8940 (119th)
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for ot…
H.R. 8903 (119th)
To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a renter outreach res…
H.R. 8829 (119th)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals wi…
H.J. Res. 167 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.R. 8588 (119th)
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish …

Cosponsored Bills(105)

H.R. 9014 (119th)
To increase the supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and to assess calculation…
Joined: 2026-05-22
H. Res. 1285 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world eviden…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8807 (119th)
To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal heal…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8811 (119th)
To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purp…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H. Res. 1289 (119th)
Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.
Joined: 2026-05-14

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Voting History

550 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
2025-11-20	H.R. 6019 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 4058 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to

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