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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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  • U.S. House roll-call votes

    Votes and participation

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    Sponsored and enacted bills

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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
2025-05-21SponsoredHRES 410 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Trump must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause, by submitting all plans for his jumbo jet gift from Qatar immediately to Congress.Proposed
2025-05-20Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewSJRES 13 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-20Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1223 — ANCHOR ActActive
2025-05-20Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 426 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.Passed 2025-05-20
2025-05-20Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 426 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.Passed 2025-05-20
2025-05-19Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1286 — Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims ActActive
2025-05-19Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1263 — Strengthening the Quad ActActive
2025-05-19SponsoredHRES 417 — Commemorating the National Science Foundation's 75th anniversary.Proposed
2025-05-15Voted yea on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 2240 — Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data ActActive
2025-05-15Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 2255 — Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025Active
2025-05-15SponsoredHRES 419 — Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.Proposed
2025-05-15SponsoredHR 3469 — Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters ActProposed
2025-05-15SponsoredHR 3442 — SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-14Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 352 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.Passed 2025-05-14
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 2243 — LEOSA Reform ActActive
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 405 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.Passed 2025-05-14
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 405 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.Passed 2025-05-14
2025-05-14Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 2215 — Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study ActPassed 2025-07-15
2025-05-13Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 249 — To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.Active
2025-05-13Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHCONRES 30 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers.Active
2025-05-13SponsoredHR 3374 — Pink Tax Repeal ActProposed
2025-05-13SponsoredHR 3368 — Born in the USA Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-13SponsoredHR 3335 — Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms ActProposed
2025-05-09SponsoredHRES 265 — Condemning the Trump administration for the use of an unauthorized method of communicating highly sensitive or potentially classified information regarding a United States military operation via the messaging platform "Signal".Proposed
2025-05-08Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 276 — Gulf of America ActActive
This score is a guide, not a verdict.