Janelle S. Bynum

House · OR · Democrat

Born: Jan 31, 1975 (age 51)

Service history (1 term)

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119th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (656 on record)

YeasubstantiveJan 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage — H R 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 22, 2026 · House · Failed
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7148
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 22, 2026 · House · Failed
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7148
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Passage — H R 7147 — Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended — H RES 1014 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H RES 1014
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1014 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On Passage — H J RES 140 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
On Passage — H R 6945 — Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 21, 2026 · House · Failed
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6945 — Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1009 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 6945 and H.R. 6359; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution H.J. Res. 140
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1009 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 6945 and H.R. 6359; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution H.J. Res. 140
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 21, 2026 · House · Passed
AI for Main Street Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5764 — AI for Main Street Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 20, 2026 · House · Passed
Main Street Parity Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5763 — Main Street Parity Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 15, 2026 · House · Passed
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
On Passage — H R 2988 — Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 15, 2026 · House · Failed
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2988 — Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 15, 2026 · House · Agreed to
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2988
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 14, 2026 · House · Passed
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage — H R 7006 — Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 14, 2026 · House · Failed
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7006
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 14, 2026 · House · Failed
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 7006
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 14, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 992 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 14, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 992 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 13, 2026 · House · Passed
SHOWER Act
On Passage — H R 4593 — SHOWER Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2026 · House · Failed
SHOWER Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4593 — SHOWER Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2026 · House · Failed
Tipped Employee Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2312 — Tipped Employee Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2026 · House · Failed
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2270 — Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 13, 2026 · House · Failed
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
On Passage — H R 2262 — Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2026 · House · Failed
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2262 — Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 13, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 988 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 13, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 988 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2026 · House · Passed
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6504 — Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2026 · House · Passed
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6500 — AGOA Extension Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 12, 2026 · House · Passed
Remote Access Security Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2683 — Remote Access Security Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 9, 2026 · House · Passed
Affordable HOMES Act
On Passage — H R 5184 — Affordable HOMES Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 8, 2026 · House · Passed
To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
On Passage — H R 1834 — Breaking the Gridlock Act
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YeasubstantiveJan 8, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 780 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 8, 2026 · House · Failed
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H R 131 — Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 8, 2026 · House · Failed
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H R 504 — Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 8, 2026 · House · Passed
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage — H R 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 8, 2026 · House · Passed
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
On Retaining Divisions B and C — H R 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 8, 2026 · House · Passed
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
On Retaining Division A — H R 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 7, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
On Motion to Discharge — H RES 780 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 7, 2026 · House · Passed
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.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; 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
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 7, 2026 · House · Passed
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.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 977 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; 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
Plain-language explanation available
PresentproceduralJan 6, 2026 · House · Passed
Call of the House — QUORUM
NaysubstantiveDec 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Passage — H R 498 — Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 18, 2025 · House · Failed
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 498 — Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage — H R 845 — Pet and Livestock Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 18, 2025 · House · Failed
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 845 — Pet and Livestock Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Passage — H R 1366 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Plain-language explanation available