I had the honor of speaking with the Dunn Fellows for their lunch and learn series — a program that brings together emerging leaders in government and public service. We talked about civic engagement and the realities of leadership.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13
Nikki Budzinski
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Voting Record — 618
Yes48%
No51%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
Nikki Budzinski
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13
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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 210 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Farming is the work of generations. But right now, sky-high land prices, machinery costs, tariffs, and market volatility are making it harder than ever for the next generation to take over. Family farms across Central and Southern Illinois are navigating the same pressures.
Yesterday, I convened my Veterans Advisory Council for a roundtable at Lincoln Land Community College to hear what’s on their minds and share how I can use my role in Congress to help our heroes.
The average family in IL-13 has spent $4,700+ more under this Administration.
$861 more on housing. $789 more on gas from the Iran War. ACA premiums up 50%. The President promised to end inflation, instead he made it worse.
Farm debt is at record levels and farmers are projected to lose money on most crops through 2027. Rural hospitals are cutting services. And the people responsible are asking rural voters to do it again.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month! As a proud member of @equality.house.gov, I'm joining my colleagues in celebrating the diverse and vibrant history of the LGBTQ+ community and equal rights movement. Let's continue to uplift the stories of our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors.
The war with Iran has cost the average American household $2,000 so far — $1,100 in higher gas and freight costs, $540 in higher interest rates, $360 in military spending. Gas is up to $4.34 a gallon. Diesel is near $5.80. Working families are absorbing this, and they deserve to know it.
Veterans are facing potential benefit cuts while Oracle is sitting on a VA contract that has ballooned from $10 billion to $27 billion. The VA still hasn’t answered basic questions from Congress about how we got here.
My office is accepting intern applications! If you’re a student or recent grad who wants to see how Congress works from the inside — and do real, meaningful work along the way — we want to hear from you.
Visit budzinski.house.gov/internships to apply and learn more.
Today is National Mammography Day.
Routine screenings are one of the most powerful tools we have against breast cancer — and early detection can make all the difference. If you’re due for a mammogram, make the call today.
Happy World Food Day.
Central and Southern Illinois is at the heart of American agriculture, and we have an obligation to make sure families in our own communities have enough to eat.
🚨TODAY: My team will be traveling across Central and Southern Illinois for Mobile Office Hours! I encourage everyone to visit, bring their questions and see how we can assist with constituent services like passports, social security and more.
🚨TOMORROW: My team will be traveling across Central and Southern Illinois for Mobile Office Hours!
I encourage everyone to visit, bring their questions and see how we can assist with constituent services every third Thursday of the month.
Winter is coming, and with heating oil up 34%, many families are worried about the cost of staying warm. I support policies that lower costs, including more domestic energy production, and LIHEAP assistance. No family should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table.
ICYMI: I helped lead 190 colleagues this week to demand the Trump Administration withdraw its proposal to gut Head Start. The program serves 700,000 children and has been a lifeline for working families for decades.
Did you know 70% of women who seek medical care for menopause symptoms don't receive the treatment they need?
Join us for #MenopauseAwarenessWeek to learn about symptoms, treatment options, and more.
bit.ly/ILMenopause
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, where we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Today and every day, let’s continue to support Indigenous communities and work to advance a more just and equal future.
Earlier this week, the USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after an extraordinary 286 days at sea, one of the longest carrier deployments since the Vietnam War. To every service member returning home, and to the families who never stopped watching the calendar: welcome home, and thank you.
ICYMI: The Milburn family of Springfield just got life-changing news. Their daughter Lottie, who has Sanfilippo syndrome type A, is approved to receive Fayuvi — the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for this disease. My office was proud to advocate alongside this family.
On World Mental Health Day, we recommit to building communities where asking for help is met with compassion and support, not judgment.
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Voting History618 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
618 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.