Janelle S. Bynum

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Bynum voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
2. Immigration 20% · 3 of 15 party 0%
3. Commerce 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%

Where Bynum broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Bynum’s Bipartisan Bill to Expand Capital Access for Rural Job Creators Heads to President’s Desk

  Senate passed bill to improve capital access for rural small businesses.

  “Rural small businesses shouldn’t have to work twice as hard just because of their ZIP code.”

  Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActExpanding Access to Capital for Rural Job CreatorsAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 1190

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Bynum, Merkley, and Wyden Announce $100,000 for Central Oregon Wildfire Recovery

  Announced $100,000 in federal funding for Central Oregon wildfire recovery.

  “No where to sleep. Only the clothes on your back. Food to go is the only option. All in the matter of one day.”

  Central Oregon Wildfire RecoveryAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Bynum, Oregon Delegation Demand an End to Trump Administration's Violations of Due Process for Immigrants

  Demanded Trump administration end expedited immigration hearings lacking due process.

  “This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold.”

  Immigration EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Bynum Calls for Review of EPA’s Microplastics Monitoring and Research

  Called for EPA review of microplastics monitoring and research progress.

  “Even as the EPA's FY2023-FY2026 research plan approaches its conclusion, Congress lacks a clear assessment of what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what work remains necessary to support reliable monitoring, risk assessment and potential regulatory action.”

  Environmental ProtectionAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  Congresswoman Bynum Statement on Knight’s $1 Billion Donation to University of Oregon

  Praised Knight family's $1 billion donation to University of Oregon engineering school.

  “This is exactly what investing in the next generation looks like – and I’m not just saying that because I’m an engineer.”

  EducationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  Congresswoman Bynum: “A racial slur is not trash talk. It’s not a rivalry. It’s straight up racist.”

  Criticized use of racial slur at Oregon high school football game.

  “Football is supposed to be about teamwork, healthy competition, and kids getting the chance to do something they love.”

  Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bynum voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 24 (House median 25) · cosponsored 394 (median 289), 95 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Housing and Community Development, Finance and Financial Sector, Transportation and Public Works.

• H.R. 10082 Credit Union Investment Authority ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1568 Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10252 Launching with Healthcare ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4486 Microplastics Safety ActHealth · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6430 Junk Fee Prevention ActCommerce · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1276 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.Commerce · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
• H.J.Res. 183 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
• H.J.Res. 182 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts".Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee

How often Bynum voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Bynum’s campaign raised $3.8M: $2.2M (58%) from individuals and $1.1M (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Bynum

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 387.

1. Women Vote Independent PAC
2. Clark Member’s leadership PAC
3. Hoyer Member’s leadership PAC

Bynum’s own leadership PAC: Monroe Street PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.