U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 10th District
John James
Position · +0.32
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 20%
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Education
- Age
- 45
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- DEric Chung$1.9M
- RMichael Bouchard$1.6M
- RRobert Lulgjuraj$1.3M
- DTim Greimel$1.3M
- DChristina Hines$1.2M
Bottom line
- Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 12 candidates are running for MI-10.
- Has missed 67 of 674 roll calls this Congress (10%), more than 94% of House members.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.90 against 1.41 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 overturned federal rules).
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 20% of party-line votes (10 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
Where James has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3617 Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act · Passed a chamber
- H.J.Res. 87 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". · Became law
- H.R. 2444 Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in James’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where James breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where James voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 20% · 10 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 37 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where James broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers… | Not voting |
| May 15, 2026 | 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.On Agreeing to the Amendment · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.On Motion to Refer · This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What James is saying
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James: Families should not have to pay higher electric rates due to data centers
Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to pay for grid upgrades.
“Families should not have to pay higher electricity prices due to data centers.”
Ratepayer Protection ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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A top member of Congress visited Michigan on Thursday to show support to the Jewish community following an attempted mass casualty attack that happened in March.
“I appreciate Leader Scalise coming here to see the site of the attack first-hand, and to talk with community leaders.”
Mentions H.R. 9211
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill James voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 25 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far James’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
23 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 overturned federal rules
- H.J.Res. 87 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Revokes EPA waivers allowing California's heavy-duty vehicle emission standards. AI-readBecame law Jun 12, 2025 · Environmental ProtectionOverturns a federal rule
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 129 (median 289), 27 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Armed Forces and National Security, Education.
- H.R. 10560 Skilled JOBS ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9783 CANADA FIRE ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1347 Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "American Automotive Worker Recognition Month".Congress · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9149 National Diabetes Project ActHealth · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1321 Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.International Affairs · Introduced May 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8614 Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8140 Money Where Our Mouths Are ActCongress · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7904 Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 151 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 52% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 56 | 73% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 74% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 83% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 24 | 83% |
| International Affairs | 23 | 43% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 22 | 82% |
| Commerce | 21 | 90% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 20 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 77% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 40% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 9 | 100% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 6 | 67% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 4 | 100% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Housing and Community Development | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 1 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often James voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RLisa C. McClainMI-999%agreement
- RRandy FeenstraIA-498%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members James most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle James’s campaign raised $554K: $35K (6%) from individuals and $225K (40%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $10K.
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 James
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 94.
- MVL PAC Member’s leadership PAC
- Westerman Victory Fund Member’s leadership PAC
- American Revival PAC Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave James this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inJames’s own leadership PAC: Mission First People Always PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare James’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MI-10Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Michigan
- District
- 10
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 45
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4961
1519 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Warren
- Website
- james.house.gov
- RepJohnJames
- RepJohnJames
- YouTube
- @RepJohnJames
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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