Jim McGovern
Rep · Democrat · District 2 · MA

Where they stand
Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Jim McGovern's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Jim McGovern vs. the Democrat median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Jim McGovern broke from the Democrat majority in the House.
▸Detailed score tables
Year
Score
Role
Party
Dist.
Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Jim McGovern's voting record?
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA-2) earned a 4% ILA score for 2025, far out of step with limited-government principles. Across 4 years rated, Jim McGovern's lifetime ILA score averages 4%. Jim McGovern represents Massachusetts's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How aligned is Jim McGovern with limited-government principles?
Jim McGovern earned a 4% ILA score in 2025. Jim McGovern is far out of step with limited-government principles.
What is Jim McGovern's ILA score?
Jim McGovern has a 4% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Jim McGovern's lifetime average is 4%.
Where does Jim McGovern serve?
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA-2) represents Massachusetts's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat.