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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
2025-04-01Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1491 — Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines ActPassed 2025-12-26
2025-04-01Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 282 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Failed
2025-04-01Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 282 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Failed
2025-04-01SponsoredHCONRES 25 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada are in violation of the United States of America-Mexico-Canada Agreement.Proposed
2025-03-31Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 997 — National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025Active
2025-03-31Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 517 — Filing Relief for Natural Disasters ActPassed 2025-07-24
2025-03-31SponsoredHR 2489 — Hunger-Free Future Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHR 1877 — Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data ActProposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHR 1876 — Keeping Our Field Offices Open ActProposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHRES 278 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.Proposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHR 2512 — Hot Foods Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHCONRES 23 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Proposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHJRES 83 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.Proposed
2025-03-31SponsoredHR 1954 — Do No Harm ActProposed
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHJRES 75 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHJRES 24 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-03-27SponsoredHR 2181 — Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-27SponsoredHR 2439 — Support UNFPA Funding ActProposed
2025-03-27SponsoredHR 2180 — Keep the Watchdogs Running ActProposed
2025-03-27SponsoredHR 2396 — Honor Farmer Contracts ActProposed
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