James P. McGovern
Democratic · House · Massachusetts-2
Recent Votes
How McGovern actually voted on recorded roll calls — not what they've said about it.
HR6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Jan 8, 2026 · House Roll Call #6 · Passed
HR6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Jan 8, 2026 · House Roll Call #5 · Passed
HRES780 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Jan 7, 2026 · House Roll Call #4 · Passed
HRES977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Jan 7, 2026 · House Roll Call #3 · Passed
HRES977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Jan 7, 2026 · House Roll Call #2 · Passed
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Jan 6, 2026 · House Roll Call #1 · Passed
Bills Sponsored
Legislation this member personally introduced — the clearest signal of what they're actually pushing for.
HRES1441: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.
Jul 20, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR9681: Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR9586: Delivering Priority Legislation Act
Jul 17, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
HR9226: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
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.
HR8982: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
May 21, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES1068: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
Feb 20, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR7521: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
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.
HR7546: 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.
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.
HJRES143: Resolution Act.
May 20, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
HRES999: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Jan 14, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HRES997: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Jan 14, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, 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.
HRES986: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
Jan 12, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR7007: Governing for the People Act
May 20, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
HCONRES68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Jan 22, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR6878: El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
Dec 18, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.
HR6877: Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act
Dec 18, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and House Administration, 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.
HR6465: HALT Act of 2025
Dec 4, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
HCONRES64: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Dec 17, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HRES887: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Nov 18, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bills Cosponsored
Legislation this member signed onto but didn't write themselves.
HR5605: Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
Sep 26, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR7230: Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Jan 22, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR5819: Balancing Incentives Act of 2025
Oct 24, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR10063: Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
Aug 6, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR10045: Protect American Values Act
Aug 6, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR8327: Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR9939: No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act
Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR9941: Right to IVF Act of 2026
Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HRES1456: Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
HR9944: TPS Review Act
Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
HR9874: Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act
Jul 22, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR4395: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025
Jul 15, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR9803: Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026
Jul 21, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR3415: Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
May 14, 2025 — 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.
HR5867: Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
Oct 28, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR7417: Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
Feb 9, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR8863: To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
May 15, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR409: Supporting Transit Commutes Act
Jan 15, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR381: LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025
Jan 14, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR4693: College Athlete Right to Organize Act
Jul 23, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Source: Congress.gov, the official record of the U.S. Congress. Roll-call vote positions for both chambers are on the roadmap for this page — sponsored/cosponsored data reflects the current Congress.