A Montana farmer said it best: "It's just sad that food has to be a bargaining chip."
Farmers are already dealing with record diesel prices, high fertilizer costs, and uncertain commodity markets. We need a trade agreement that works for farmers, not a trade war that makes everything harder.
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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19 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 210 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House. Gas is at a record high. Groceries keep climbing. Medicaid is being cut.
The men and women of the 183rd Wing have given nearly two decades of dedicated service to this nation.
I joined @SenDuckworth & @SenatorDurbin to call on the Air Force to provide a replacement mission for Springfield's 183rd Wing following the deactivation of its repair facility in 2027.
Illinois hospitals stand to lose $4 billion in Medicaid funding cuts in the Big, Ugly Law — and the hospitals most at risk are the ones serving rural communities and the most vulnerable patients.
Gas prices hit a record high with a national average above $4 a gallon in August.
We have to be direct about what’s causing this — the war in Iran is driving up gas and utility costs at a time when families in Central and Southern Illinois are already stretched to the limit. It’s time for relief.
I’m proud to be among the Democrats leading the way in bringing federal dollars back home to our district. These investments are strengthening water infrastructure, improving public safety, supporting community health, and keeping our communities competitive.
Bethalto residents have been without reliable clean water for over a year.
I've requested $805,000 in federal funds to replace aging water mains — and I'm going to keep pushing until Bethalto residents get the investment and the answers they deserve.
I joined Postmaster General Steiner, Chairman Pete Sessions, and Congressman Wesley Bell for a tour of the St. Louis postal processing facility. It was a valuable look at the operations that keep mail moving across Central and Southern Illinois every single day.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs are in effect today — targeting U.S. steel, dairy, and agricultural equipment. Illinois farmers and workers are caught in the middle of a trade war that didn't have to happen. We need stable trade relationships with our neighbors.
Gas hit a record high for Labor Day weekend — $4.14 a gallon, nearly a dollar more than last year. The war in Iran is driving all of it, and the administration has no clear answer for when it ends. Working families can't afford to keep waiting.
Childcare is already unaffordable for working families. The answer isn't to redirect money based on family structure — it's to invest more. This proposal takes funds from single working parents and gives them to married couples with a stay-at-home spouse.
I had a great meeting with Decatur Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody to talk about what's happening in our public schools and how we can better support students and educators across the district.
Happy Labor Day, IL-13! To every firefighter, teacher, nurse, steelworker, electrician, and truck driver who shows up, clocks in, and keeps this country running — thank you. Working people built this country by organizing, showing up, and demanding better.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. By checking in on one another, talking openly about mental health, and making sure people can access the care they need, we can help prevent suicide and remind those who are struggling that they are not alone.
Cooling centers are open across the district. The Salvation Army, local libraries, shelters, and more are opening their doors to anyone who needs relief from the heat. Please check on your neighbors, especially seniors and those without air conditioning. Stay cool and stay safe.
ICYMI: At this week's @HVAC hearing, I asked leadership to answer for an Oracle contract that has grown to over $27 billion — with no clear end in sight.
Diesel just hit an all-time record high at $5.85 a gallon. Illinois farmers are paying more to harvest their crops. Truckers are paying more to move goods, and families are paying more in the grocery store — all driven by six months of war with no clear end in sight.
September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the strength of people in recovery and the families and communities who support them. Recovery is possible, and we must continue expanding access to affordable, quality treatment and support services.
I'm running to chair the @newdems.bsky.social. As chair, my focus is to make sure our members can deliver real results back home, hold Republicans accountable and prove to the American people that Democrats get things done.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | 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.