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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13
Nikki Budzinski
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Voting Record — 583
Yes47%
No52%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
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Congressional District 13
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Nikki Budzinski
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13
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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 196 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The President promised the White House ballroom wouldn't cost taxpayers a dime. New documents show taxpayers are paying $300 million of a $600M price tag. But somehow we can't afford rural hospitals, Medicaid, or SNAP.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
There's nothing controversial about honoring the women who served our country. The Pentagon's anti-DEI guidance canceled a 28-year tradition of recognizing women veterans — and that's wrong. We should be expanding recognition of their service, not restricting it.
www.military.com/pentagon-can...
For too many rural veterans, the biggest barrier to healthcare isn't eligibility — it's distance. I joined Rep. Tom Barrett for a field hearing in Lansing, Michigan, and it was a reminder that we need solutions that actually reach veterans where they live.
There’s a reason 61% of rural Americans disapprove of how the President is handling the cost of living.
Rural families aren't asking for much — just to be able to fill up the tank and buy groceries without breaking the budget.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Gas prices and utility bills are squeezing families every single month. That's why I'm proud to co-lead a new House Democratic working group on energy affordability with @levin.house.gov. This about having a real vision for bringing costs down.
Fourteen years ago, America made a commitment to Dreamers. Since then, they've built careers, raised families, paid taxes, and made our communities stronger. They deserve certainty, not the threat of being uprooted.
We're pushing the VA to make it easier to compare wait times and get care closer to home.
Last week, I went to Lansing, Michigan with @democrats-veterans.house.gov for a field hearing. For rural veterans, the difference between an internal VA appointment and a community care option can mean hours of travel.
I’m relieved the “Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is being dropped — but a verbal commitment with nothing in writing isn't oversight. Taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability, full stop.
www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
ICYMI: I am proud to have cosponsored the Faster Labor Contracts Act that passed the House – because when workers vote to unionize, they shouldn't have to wait years for a contract while employers run out the clock.
Today we celebrate Flag Day and the values our flag represents — hard work, fairness, and the belief that every person deserves a shot at a good life.
I was proud to work with Rep. Darin LaHood to introduce the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act. For veterans living with Parkinson's, this therapy means better mobility, better independence, and better quality of life. They've earned access to what works, without the financial barrier.
Today, we remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016. We should remember every one of them — and recommit to building a world where everyone can live and love without fear.
Inflation is at a four-year high. Gas is up. Groceries are up. And the President's response is "I love the inflation." Working families can't afford this — and they deserve better than that.
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with the Southwestern Illinois Metro and Regional Planning Committee. We discussed local economic growth and how we can continue to grow jobs and opportunities throughout Southwestern Illinois.
I am honored to be appointed co-chair of a new Energy Affordability Working Group alongside @levin.house.gov focused on making energy affordable for working families. High utility bills and gas prices aren't inevitable — and I’m ready to get to work.
Head Start educators show up every day for our youngest learners — they deserve good pay and benefits in return. That’s why I co-led a letter with 27 of my colleagues urging Head Start programs to safeguard educator compensation. These workers set our children on a bright future.
This week, I convened a Postal Service Caucus roundtable to discuss solutions Congress can implement to improve mail delivery for the American people. Thanks to the stakeholders who joined the conversation—we look forward to continuing our work to strengthen USPS in the months ahead.
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Millions of families are navigating this disease right now — and millions more are doing it as unpaid caregivers. We owe it to them to keep fighting for research, resources, and support.
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Voting History583 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 1156 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 1689 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Con. Res. 40 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 7613 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 1011 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | — | Motion to Adjourn | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | H.R. 7084 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-26 | H. Res. 1128 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-24 | H.R. 6422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-19 | H.R. 4638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.J. Res. 139 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 1958 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 3971 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H.R. 4294 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Con. Res. 38 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Res. 1099 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1100 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6472 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | S. 723 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 4626 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 4626 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H. Res. 1075 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | H. Res. 1075 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | 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.