John James
U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th District
Republican · Since 2023 · Next election: 2026 · Age 45
Last updated · 6 sources
John James is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th District, a Republican serving since 2023.
James has served in the House longer than 84 of its 438 other members and longer than 2 of Michigan's 12 other House members.
James sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee.
In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), James voted in 118 of 139 roll calls (85%). In that period, 31 bills James sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.
1 bill James sponsored has become law in the 119th Congress.
James is running for governor of Michigan in 2026 instead of seeking re-election (announced Apr 7, 2025).
This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)
Full schedule →House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu
Votes
All of them →Voted in 118 of 139 roll calls (85%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.
James voted with the majority of House Republicans on 116 roll calls and against it on 2.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 23)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | John James | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 | No. 314 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 14 | No. 297 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 14 | No. 296 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Aug 31 | No. 285 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 32Local Access to Courts Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Aug 31 | No. 284 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Legislation
27 bills sponsored and 129 cosponsored in the 119th Congress · 1 became law
H.R. 7008 Stop Insider Trading Act
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.
This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public notice before these individuals may sell stocks.
H.R. 7257 SECURE Grid Act
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
This bill extends through FY2031 and modifies requirements for state energy security plans.
H.R. 10560 Skilled JOBS Act
Sponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored bills that became law (1)
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".
Latest action Jun 12, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-15.
Michigan senators
Gary PetersU.S. Senator for Michigan · Democrat
Elissa SlotkinU.S. Senator for Michigan · Democrat
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk)
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- 2026 ballot status
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates)
