77,000 people in Vermont have $3.5 billion worth of student loan debt. This is just crippling for these families and is holding back our economy. Cancel student debt.
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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Vermont at-large
Becca Balint
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Voting Record — 537
Yes40%
No59%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Becca Balint
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVermont at-large
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Becca's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 18 sponsored · 125 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Sunday smiles. I feel ready as we head into another week of fighting for progressive change. The tide is against us, but we have to remain committed to the needs of tens of millions of Americans who voted against Trumpism and for supporting working people. Courage over comfort.
Right-wing extremism and dangerous rhetoric is able to spread quickly online in part because we don't have consensus on reality. Conspiracy theorists looking to undermine democracy thrive off of this. And this only stands to get worse as platforms shirk their responsibility.
🚨🚨 Whole realities — the supposed culprits for the LA inferno, a new MAGA map of the world, a child sex-abuse scandal ("grooming gangs") in Britain — now sweep the internet overnight.
We no longer need fact-checkers. We need reality-checkers. www.axios.com/2025/01/10/t...
Well it's not news to anyone that Vermonters are struggling to afford anything after paying for their home, health care, and groceries. This year I'll be reupping my legislation that would build more housing, lower rent, and strengthen pathways to homeownership. Change is possible.
Trump thinks rules and ethics don't apply to him so this is no surprise. He has corrupted the Supreme Court to clear his rap sheet.
Now would be a great time for Congress to take up the SCERT Act to enforce a code of conduct for Supreme Court justices.
BREAKING:
Samuel Alito spoke with Trump on Tuesday — not long before Trump's lawyers asked the Supreme Court to delay his sentencing in the criminal hush money case. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/u...
I'm devastated for LA💔
The homes and lives people have worked to build their entire lives were destroyed in an instant.
There's no denying it anymore. The climate crisis is here. These are the deadly consequences of our inaction. Americans deserve and need real action now.
My work on the housing crisis, the mental health crisis, and strengthening our delicate democracy will continue no matter the headwinds.
Rest in power, President Carter.
The hate, lies, conspiracy theories, and disinformation spread on social media are dangerous. It's flagrantly irresponsible to put the burden of fact-checking on users. It's time corporations are held accountable for the rapid fire spread of misinformation on their platforms.
Proud to cheer when Vermont was called as VP Harris presided over the certification of the election. 👏
This year I’m reminding myself to choose courage over comfort every single day. The issues Vermonters are facing have to be tackled no matter who is president, no matter how divided Congress is. That's my challenge and I’m ready for it.
Remember, today we will have a peaceful transfer of power because Democrats understand that we can't only love democracy when our guy wins.
Today I will fulfill my duty to certify the election.
Read my full statement:
The GOP majority in Congress is even slimmer since November, so we as Democrats have a serious responsibility to resist the damage the MAGA trifecta can inflict. We have to move forward with courage and bravery.
Today I was sworn in to the 119th Congress, my second term representing Vermont. Thank you, Vermonters, for allowing me to be your voice in Congress to lower the cost of housing, combat climate change, protect reproductive rights, strengthen democracy, and fight for equality.
Tomorrow, I will be sworn into the 119th Congress for my second term serving Vermont. Big goals to achieve, with lots of headwinds coming our way. We can do this. Let's go forth and crush!
Hello 2025! I'm ready for a new year, a new Congress, and another year to fight for everyone in Vermont to have housing, health care, rights, education, democracy, and freedom.
Every challenge is simply an opportunity! Choose courage over comfort.
As always, in 2024 my office prioritized meeting the needs of Vermonters in every corner of the state.
We helped over 1,300 Vermonters get federal benefits and services.
Responded to 84k calls and emails.
Attended 835+ community events and meetings.
Visited all 14 counties.
Since I took office, I’ve introduced 24 bills and cosponsored 419.
One of the bills I’m most proud of is the Community Housing Act, a sweeping housing package that invests $500 billion to increase housing in Vermont and across the country.
President Carter always led with his values, in service of those most in need. His public service did not end when he left office.
His legacy is a reminder of what public service can and should look like. My thoughts are with the Carter family tonight.
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Voting History537 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-27 | H. Res. 516 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 275 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 875 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-06-25 | H. Res. 519 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 537 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3394 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 1998 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 884 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 481 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-06 | H.R. 2966 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-22 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.