The Constitution is clear — only Congress can declare war.
The House passed the War Powers Resolution 220-204 — for the third time and with the most bipartisan margin yet, with seven Republicans crossing party lines.
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.
I sat down with folks from the Illinois Auto Dealers Association about vehicle affordability, trade policy, and what customers in IL-13 are dealing with. The tariff situation with Canada is making new vehicles more expensive. That's a real problem for families and for dealers alike.
Veterans are facing potential benefit cuts while Oracle is sitting on a VA contract that has grown from $10 billion to $27 billion. We’ve served subpoenas, forcing Oracle's top executives to testify under oath.
Yesterday, the House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act – a win for public safety. AM radio, powered by our local broadcasters, is a critical part of our Emergency Alert System. When disasters strike and other communications fail, people tune into AM radio to stay safe and informed.
It's always great meeting with the Illinois Farm Bureau. Illinois farmers are the backbone of this state's economy — and right now they're dealing with a lot. We talked trade, the Farm Bill, biofuels, and what it's going to take to get through a tough farm economy.
More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits in the past year.
The Big Ugly Law added more barriers — stricter work requirements, more paperwork, more hoops to jump through. As a direct result, more kids are going to school hungry. We're fighting to reverse that.
Do you have questions about how my office can help you navigate the federal government, like passports and Social Security issues? Stop by our mobile office hours tomorrow!
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Harvest season is here — and Illinois farmers are heading into the fields paying record prices for diesel - up more than 60% from last year. Diesel powers combines, tractors, and grain dryers. The Iran war is driving this — and our farmers are absorbing every bit of it.
Voting by mail is safe, effective, and has been relied on since the Civil War. We led over 100 colleagues in demanding USPS revoke this rule — and today the Court agreed it had no place in this election. Every eligible voter deserves to cast their ballot.
Today is National Voter Registration Day! There's no better time to make sure you're ready to vote. Your vote is your voice and your voice matters. Check your registration status today and make sure everyone you know is ready to make their voice heard in November. 🗳️
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Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where we celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and countless contributions of Latino Americans who have helped shape this country into what it is today. This month and every month, we honor and uplift our Latino community.
September is Hunger Action Month. In Central Illinois, food insecurity is rising — food pantries are seeing demand they've never experienced before, and 5 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits since the Big, Ugly Law passed.
The Enjoy Illinois 300 is one of the best events we host right here in the district — and it never disappoints! Great to see so many fans come out and celebrating. 🏁
I met with my agriculture advisory council in Champaign yesterday to talk about the challenges they’re facing — an understaffed FSA, collapsed Canada trade deals, biofuel policy uncertainty, and another Farm Bill expiration in three weeks.
Springfield just launched the BEACON Project. — a smarter, more compassionate approach to mental health and substance use crises. Last year, Springfield first responders went on nearly 1,800 mental health calls.
Removing reasonable accommodations from disabled VA employees — many of them veterans with service-connected disabilities — isn't reform. It's discrimination. I joined @repmarktakano.bsky.social and colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary Collins.
The families burying their loved ones at Arlington National Cemetery deserve silence and dignity — not tourists on an observation deck looking down at their grief. The Trump administration's planned arch is unauthorized, unfunded by Congress, and opposed by veterans and Gold Star families alike.
Yesterday, I spoke at the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations annual meeting today in Champaign.
Today is a solemn day for our nation. 25 years later, we continue to honor the memory of the 2,977 Americans who were killed in this horrific act of terrorism and thank the brave first responders who sacrificed so much to save lives that day. #NeverForget
When we invest in local food infrastructure, everybody wins — farmers reach new markets, communities get access to fresh locally grown food, and rural economies get stronger. Illinois just committed $3.5 million to 61 organizations across 35 counties to do exactly that.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.R. 3400 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.J. Res. 117 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3486 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Instruct negotiators | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3425 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3424 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 4216 (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.