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James P. McGovern

U.S. Representative · Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

James P. McGovern is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 15 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted no
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted no
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted yes
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

37 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.R. 10685: Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act
    Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. H.R. 10300: Big Tech Accountability Act
    Introduced Sep 4, 2026 · Latest action 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  3. H.Res. 1441: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.
    Introduced Jul 20, 2026 · Latest action Jul 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  4. H.R. 9681: Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
    Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  5. H.R. 9586: Delivering Priority Legislation Act
    Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · Latest action Jul 17, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  6. H.R. 9226: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
    Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Latest action 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  7. H.R. 8982: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
    Introduced May 21, 2026 · Latest action May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  8. H.Res. 1068: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
    Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Latest action Feb 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  9. H.R. 7546: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
    Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Latest action Feb 12, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  10. H.R. 7521: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
    Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Latest action Feb 12, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Abortion

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2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

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35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:
  • H.Res. 278: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 7 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 8982: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
  • H.Con.Res. 68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
  • H.R. 6877: Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-6101
  • Office 370 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2102
Source

Website mcgovern.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.