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James P. McGovern

U.S. Representative · Massachusetts, District 2

  • Democrat
  • Since 1997
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

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As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    370 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2102

    202-225-6101

  • District offices

    Leominster · Northampton · Worcester

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  • Capitol office: 370 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2102 · 202-225-6101
  • 24 Church St., Room 27, Leominster, MA, 01453 · 978-466-3552
  • 94 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA, 01060 · 413-341-8700
  • 12 E. Worcester St., Suite 1, Worcester, MA, 01604 · 508-831-7356

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Scorecard

Voting Record

62.5/ 100

Ranked 102 of 215 in the House minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    443 of 445 while seated (99.6%)

    86th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    20 of 20 sponsored · 23.6 points

    53rd percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    1 passed a chamber · 0 reported · 19 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    669 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-04-22Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1182 — Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.Passed 2026-04-22
2026-04-22Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1189 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-04-22
2026-04-22Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1189 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-04-22
2026-04-22SponsoredHRES 1208 — Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.Proposed
2026-04-22SponsoredHR 4959 — Land of the Free Act of 2025Proposed
2026-04-21Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedS 1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-21Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 2493 — Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025Active
2026-04-21Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 5201 — Kari's Law Reporting ActActive
2026-04-21SponsoredHR 5073 — INFORM Act of 2025Proposed
2026-04-21SponsoredHR 1522 — Federal Retirement Fairness ActProposed
2026-04-20Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 5200 — Emergency Reporting ActActive
2026-04-20Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 1681 — Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActActive
2026-04-20SponsoredHR 6438 — ROBINHOOD ActProposed
2026-04-17Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”FailedHRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Failed
2026-04-17Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”FailedHRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Failed
2026-04-17Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Failed
2026-04-16Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1156 — Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.Passed 2026-04-16
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Passage”PassedHR 1689 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Active
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 965 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 2026-04-16
2026-04-16Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 6398 — RED Tape ActActive
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 6398 — RED Tape ActActive
2026-04-16Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 6409 — FENCES ActActive
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 6409 — FENCES ActActive
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”FailedHCONRES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Failed
2026-04-16SponsoredHR 3449 — Stronger Communities through Better Transit ActProposed
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