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D Democrat · U.S. Representative
James P. McGovern
Massachusetts's 2nd district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 1997 Terms 15 House Age 66
Office: 370 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2102
678roll calls this Congress
2.4%missed (16)
96.4%voted with their party
37bills sponsored
574cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Yea | American Enrichment Deployment Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 394–3 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Yea | Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 397–2 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay against party | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
Bills sponsored
All 37 →- Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
- Big Tech Accountability Act Sep 4, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation. Jul 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Delivering Priority Legislation Act Jul 17, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Jul 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act Jun 9, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
- Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Governing for the People Act May 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Resolution Act. May 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Recently cosponsored
- H.R. 10803IntroducedTo abolish the Department of Homeland Security and establish a Department of Community Safety, and for other purposes.Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] + 5 cosponsorsOct 13, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs…
- H.R. 10774IntroducedSWIMS Act of 2026Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] + 23 cosponsorsOct 9, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
- To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes. Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] + 47 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- STS Act Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] + 53 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in…
- Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] + 73 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of…
- Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026 Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] + 4 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] + 8 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
- Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] + 36 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of…
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