Republicans in Congress see the American people struggling to afford everyday costs and immediately move to cut Social Security and Medicare so they can give billionaires tax relief.
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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 · 127 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Happy to see my friend @knowawastaken.bsky.social at the VP's house!
In Vermont, there is no denying the climate crisis. We experience it every year. It's our new normal. But climate change is damaging every state, and it's the result of pollution. The country’s biggest polluters — corporations — must pay for their devastation. It's common sense.
The United States is the only industrialized nation that doesn't guarantee access to health care. And the health care options we do have are WAY too expensive. We need Medicare for All.
People are tired of corporations gaslighting us, telling us that individual consumers can overcome the harm their pollution has done to our communities. No individual changes alone could roll back their damage.
It's time for real accountability. Corporations must pay up.
Throughout 2024, I criss-crossed Vermont to start the tough conversations surrounding mental health.
I want to start a ripple effect so mental health can become a regular topic of conversation for everyone.
Mental health struggles don’t make you weak, they make you human.
Pulling back the curtain on the surge of hate we've seen toward trans people over the last couple of years:
This was calculated and orchestrated by Republicans. They made a concerted effort to identify a new scapegoat that they could weaponize to divide people.
Thoughts from the road.
Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Skrmetti, a case about protecting access to lifesaving care for trans youth.
Trans people, like every American, deserve the right to make personal medical decisions alongside their doctors and families. This is about bodily autonomy.
Every year in the US employers steal around $50 billion in wages from their employees through violations to minimum wage, overtime, off the clock, and rest breaks.
4.5 million American workers are victims of wage theft – among them 300,000 are living in poverty as a result.
Trump's tariffs will deeply hurt Americans. And we know it will always hurt people living paycheck to paycheck the most.
You cannot show bravery without risking something. This is one of the biggest challenges that we face in Congress right now: too many people are choosing comfort over courage.
Choose courage over comfort, even when nobody seems to be watching.
Republicans will have an even slimmer majority than they do now. We should expect another two years of chaos and deflections from their responsibility to get work done for the American people.
My conversation with @mollyjongfast.bsky.social:
Humans, we are hardwired for connection, but we are in a public health crisis of loneliness. I’m introducing a bill that specifically tackles this issue. By supporting our need for social connection, we will be taking steps to strengthen our democracy.
If you're doing some holiday shopping this weekend, please shop local and support your neighbors! Small businesses are the beating hearts of our community, and we all have to do our part to make sure they can thrive. #SmallBusinessSaturday
Happy Thanksgiving, Vermonters! Today we get to be with our closest friends and family to celebrate and feel grateful for those connections. I'm grateful to serve you in Congress and make sure rural communities have a seat at the table.
Wishing you warmth and joy! 🦃🥧
Last week House Republicans attacked and demonized Rep.-elect Sarah McBride simply because she's trans.
It's a distraction; they have nothing else to offer.
Read more of my thoughts in my oped:
Good luck to Vermont's very own Olympic medalist Ilona Maher tonight in the Dancing with the Stars finals! #DWTSFinale 🏆💃
71% of Americans believe the economy is rigged against them. They’re not wrong.
1973: Top 1% took home 9% of the income in the US
2023: Top 1% took home 26.5% of the income in the US
Wealth created by millions of people greatly benefits a tiny group of extremely rich people.
There is not a single state in the US where the minimum wage is equal to the cost of living. There is nowhere in the nation that a single person can support themselves on minimum wage. We cannot accept this as normal.
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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.