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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.
The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act does anything but take care of our veterans.
What it actually does is cut $57 billion in disability benefits from more than 1.5 million veterans — including those injured in service. That's not how we honor the people who served.
Today we pause to remember World Alzheimer's Day. Alzheimer's doesn't just affect the person diagnosed — it affects every family member, every caregiver, every person who loves them.
Science shouldn't be subject to political approval. The White House is drafting an executive order to give political appointees veto power over NIH scientific grants. This is about control — steering billions in cancer, heart disease, and infectious disease research based on politics, not evidence.
33 years ago today, the National and Community Service Trust Act was signed, creating AmeriCorps. Since then, more than a million Americans have answered the call to serve — tutoring kids, responding to disasters, fighting poverty, and building stronger communities.
The Iran war just got more expensive.
A Saudi pipeline was knocked out by drone attacks and could be offline for weeks. Gas is already above $4.70 a gallon in Illinois and experts are warning prices could still rise with ongoing attacks. Working families can't keep absorbing these costs.
Wishing a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur to all those celebrating in Central and Southern Illinois and around the world. G'mar Chatima Tovah.
If this is true, it is one of the most serious betrayals of trust I've seen in my time in Congress.
The Pentagon's public database says 18 Americans have died in the Iran war. Six U.S. officials are now confirming the real number is at least 22 — possibly 23.That is shocking. It is unacceptable.
Another Enjoy Illinois 300 in the books — and what a race. The Metro East showed up in a big way, and the racing delivered every bit of it. This event keeps getting better. I'm already looking forward to next year. 🏁
I’m heartbroken to learn of the passing of Staunton Police Officer Ethan Hoese — a Marine Corps veteran, a dedicated officer, and a young father — who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.
Illinois has lost 400 farms in the last year. Tariffs are driving up fuel and fertilizer costs, export markets are closing, and the President is focused on ballrooms. How does any of that make life more affordable for working families?
A highlight from yesterday’s traveling office hours — sitting down with Staunton Mayor Craig Neuhaus. These conversations with local elected officials are how we make sure the work we do in Washington actually reflects what's happening on the ground in our communities.
79 years ago today, the United States Air Force was established as its own branch of the military. Since then, American airmen and women have defended our skies and projected strength around the world.
I’m deeply honored to receive the 2026 Congressional Champion Award from the National Oilseed Processors Association.
It was great to meet with representatives from the Illinois Credit Union League. Credit unions are the kind of financial institutions that keep communities strong — member-owned, and making sure they have the tools to serve families across Central Illinois matters to me.
Yesterday, I delivered the keynote at National Clean Energy Week's Policymaker's Symposium. My message is clear: the path to lower energy costs and a cleaner future runs through grid modernization, expanded LIHEAP, year-round E15, and smarter permitting. It's what working families need right now.
Yesterday I sat down with the American Bakers Association to talk about what their members are dealing with right now. A commercial bakery is only as stable as the ingredients coming in the door — and right now, tariffs are driving up those costs at every step of the supply chain.
Happy Constitution Day! It's a reminder of what this democracy is built on and what we have a responsibility to protect. It takes people showing up, doing the work, and refusing to look the other way when those principles are tested.
Our team is traveling across the district today for monthly traveling office hours! Whether you need help with a passport, Social Security issue, or navigating a federal agency — we're here for you. Stop by and see us!
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-21 | H. Con. Res. 58 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 1949 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5107 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5214 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-19 | S.J. Res. 80 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H.J. Res. 131 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H.J. Res. 130 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 878 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 879 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 879 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H.R. 4405 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 878 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-18 | H.R. 2659 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-17 | H.R. 1608 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-13 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-12 | H. Res. 873 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H. Res. 719 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 1047 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3015 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3062 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 713 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5143 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5125 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 5140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 4922 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 2721 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | 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.