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James P. McGovern

Democrat U.S. House • Massachusetts 02 · Massachusetts 02
State
Massachusetts
Salary
$174,000/year
3644
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
57
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Last won: 2024 (64.6%, +35.3pt) Terms served: 15 Term length: 2 years

James P. McGovern is a Democratic Representative representing Massachusetts's 2nd District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 15th term, they have cast 3644 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 57 bills. They won their 2024 election with 64.6% of the vote, a 35.3-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

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119-hres1300 2026-05-19 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Committee Nay
119-hres1275 2026-05-12 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

House Floor Vote Nay

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