James McGovern

U.S. Representative from MA, District 2

James McGovern
Democratic, MA
House{REP-MA-2}

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Votes Cast
50
Yea Rate
36.0%
Bills Sponsored
10
Missed Votes
0.0%

Biography

James McGovern is a 15-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 2nd District and ranking member of the House Rules Committee known for hunger advocacy.

James Patrick McGovern has served Massachusetts's 2nd Congressional District since 1996 and is among the chamber's leading voices on food insecurity and human rights. A graduate of American University and former aide to Senator George McGovern, he has wielded significant procedural power as ranking Democrat on the House Rules Committee after chairing it from 2019 to 2023. McGovern co-chairs the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and hosted a White House hunger summit in 2022, advancing his longtime commitment to anti-hunger programs. He is also a vocal advocate for international human rights, particularly concerning Tibet and Hong Kong. His legislative work combines progressive economic policy with deep engagement on humanitarian issues affecting vulnerable populations globally and domestically.

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Recent Votes

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  1. — ROLL 76NAY
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
  2. — ROLL 57NAY
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
  3. — ROLL 56NAY
    On Ordering the Previous Question
  4. — ROLL 45YEA
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  5. — ROLL 7NAY
    H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
  6. — ROLL 40YEA
    H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act
  7. — ROLL 39NAY
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
  8. — ROLL 9YEA
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  9. — ROLL 8YEA
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  10. — ROLL 41NAY
    H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act
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Sponsored Legislation

  1. H.Res. 1068 — INTRODUCED Congress
    Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
  2. H.R. 7546 — INTRODUCED Health
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medi...
  3. H.R. 7521 — INTRODUCED Foreign Trade and International Finance
    United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
  4. H.J.Res. 143 — INTRODUCED Congress
    Resolution Act.
  5. H.Res. 999 — INTRODUCED Congress
    Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive t...
  6. H.Res. 997 — INTRODUCED Congress
    Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
  7. H.Res. 986 — INTRODUCED Congress
    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
  8. H.R. 7007 — INTRODUCED Government Operations and Politics
    Governing for the People Act
  9. HCONRES 68 — INTRODUCED International Affairs
    To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
  10. H.R. 6878 — INTRODUCED International Affairs
    El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025