As families prepare for summer gatherings, many are feeling the strain of higher food costs. Prices for everyday staples — from fresh produce to cookout favorites — continue to rise, making it harder for households to stretch their grocery budgets.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13
Nikki Budzinski
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Voting Record — 614
Yes48%
No52%
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 · 204 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
On July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, banning racial segregation in public places and racial discrimination. As we celebrate 62 years of this landmark legislation, we should continue to work together to advance equality and justice for all.
We should be honoring veterans’ service — not cutting their benefits. The Take Care of America's Veterans Act raises costs, reduces care, and shifts resources away from the VA. I’m standing with our veterans and against this bill.
It’s common sense. The President, Vice President, Congress, senior staff and military officials should be BANNED from placing bets on political events or policy outcomes. Our bipartisan bill does exactly that.
lt opens the door to testing changes that could slash benefits – an echo of past proposals that were projected to cut disability benefits.
The bill handed this administration extensive authority to run Social Security “demonstration projects” with no guardrails to protect beneficiaries.
The 14th Amendment is a cornerstone of civil rights in the United States — including the guarantee of birthright citizenship. Today, the Supreme Court upheld what we already knew: the President does not have the authority to change it.
Families are working hard, but the basics keep getting more expensive. Middle class households are feeling squeezed by rising grocery prices, shrinking value, and unpredictable costs. We need to focus on what families actually feel at the checkout line and lower everyday costs for American families.
Applications are open for Fall 2026 internships in our D.C. and district offices! If you're an undergraduate student or recent grad with ties to Illinois, this is your chance to get real experience in how Congress works. The deadline to apply is July 29th.
ICYMI: I spoke at the 29th Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo last week to talk about bringing down energy costs for Americans. As co-lead of the new House Democratic Gas and Utility Affordability Working Group, I'm committed to delivering the relief Americans need.
Farmers deserve straight answers and a USDA that's in their corner.
ICYMI: I asked USDA Under Secretary Fordyce on two issues that matter to farmers in IL-13 — updating base acres to reflect what farmers are actually growing today and making sure crop insurance is working for the people paying into it.
Not even a year after Trump signed the largest healthcare cuts in US history, more than 5 million Americans have already lost their coverage. And it's only going to get worse. This is what we fought against — and why we're not done fighting.
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Too many working families are watching homeownership slip further out of reach. This housing bill would change that and bring much needed relief by lowering costs, expanding access, and investing in communities.
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ICYMI: I joined the SEEC Institute Climate Solutions Summit last week to moderate a discussion on the future of agriculture and participate in a permitting reform panel. Forums like this are how we stay connected to real solutions and the people building them.
Support to our farmers should better reflect the choices farmers are making now, not decades ago. A mandatory base acre update would save taxpayers billions of dollars. This is the definition of common-sense policy.
This year, we celebrate 100 years of Route 66.
It isn't just a road — it's a symbol of what happens when we invest in connecting people and communities.
Congratulations to Charlotte Lin — this year's Congressional Art Competition winner. I was excited to welcome her and her family to the U.S. Capitol, where her art will be displayed for the next year. Congratulations, Charlotte. 🎨
Inflation hit 4.1% in May. Inflation is now at a three-year high, driven by the war in Iran and its impact on energy prices. Working families deserve better than a shrug of dismissal from their president.
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Eleven years ago, the Supreme Court affirmed what we already knew – that love is love, and every American has the right to marry freely. I will keep working to defend these hard fought freedoms and protect the LGBTQ+ community every step of the way.
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Voting History614 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | 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 |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 4275 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3357 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 1917 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3937 (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.