Dick Durbin is one of my heroes—right up there with Paul Douglas and Paul Simon. If any of us could accomplish one tenth of what Dick has done for the people of Illinois, we could step off the stage with pride.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 11
Bill Foster
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Voting Record — 536
Yes43%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party2%
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Bill Foster
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 11
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Don't forget to vote for this year's Congressional Art Competition People's Choice Award winner! Like your favorite submissions on my Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/share/1AU3pW...
Happy Earth Day, Illinois!
This Earth Day, we’re reminded of the importance of science-based solutions to protect our environment. As a scientist, I’m committed to addressing climate change and ensuring a livable future.
The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is live!
Until Friday at noon, you have the opportunity to vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award! Follow the link below and like your favorite submissions in the Facebook album to cast your vote.
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Happy Easter to all who are celebrating today!
Proud to stand with my colleagues in demanding the Trump Admin comply with the Supreme Court and bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home. Their refusal to correct this unlawful deportation is morally indefensible and an overstep of their authority. They must act now and make sure this never happens again.
On Sunday, April 27, I’m hosting an informational session for students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s service academies.
Representatives of each academy will be on hand to answer questions about the application process.
Register at forms.gle/cUiGW1aZZMhw...
It was great speaking with and answering questions from constituents last night at my town hall in McHenry County!
If you didn't catch the livestream, you can watch the full town hall here: youtu.be/jJdB8GlsQkc
In Q1 of 2025, my office returned $1,788,414.66 to constituents and resolved 204 cases involving federal agencies ✅
If you need assistance with a federal agency, don't hesitate to call my office at (630) 585-7672 or visit foster.house.gov/services/hel...
ICYMI: I just sent out a newsletter on Trump and Musk's lies about Social Security and the damage they've done to the SSA. Read it here: foster.house.gov/newsletters
Want to receive my e-newsletters in your inbox? Sign up at foster.house.gov/contact/news...!
ICYMI: My in-person town hall is tomorrow night! We're at capacity and registration is closed, but you can still watch the event tomorrow on Zoom.
To watch the town hall, follow this link at 7:00 p.m. CT tomorrow: ushr.zoomgov.com/j/1617552681... or visit foster.house.gov/townhall.
Tax Day is here. This filing season, you might notice that your refund’s taking longer or that it’s harder to get help from the IRS. You can thank Trump and DOGE.
So much for "efficiency."
I was proud to vote against the SAVE Act. Here’s my statement on Republicans’ latest attack on voting rights:
Republicans are pushing a reckless budget plan that would gut essential programs that millions of Americans count on—just to hand out even more tax breaks to billionaires. These cuts would have real consequences for families in IL-11.
I'm voting NO.
It was great to visit the Aurora African American Health Coalition Fair this past weekend. We're lucky to have this great resource right here in our community!
Gutting the CFPB’s rule to tackle overdraft fees is just another step in Republicans' plan to “delete” the agency and dismantle protections against abusive and predatory actions by big banks.
Yet again, Republicans are proving that they are on the side of big banks and billionaires—not consumers.
Trump's 90-day pause on his tariffs is an admission that they were bad policy to begin with. Trump is not negotiating—he's walking back a disastrous idea because markets tanked and all signs were pointing to a recession.
Small businesses and consumers deserve stability, not back and forth chaos.
This week, I introduced the Keep STEM Talent Act with Rep. Mike Lawler.
This bipartisan piece of legislation would retain the international students that receive their advanced STEM degrees here in the US and want to stay and contribute to our economy.
Recently, I had the privilege of hosting a pinning ceremony to honor our community's Vietnam War veterans and their surviving spouses.
We must never forget the sacrifices made by these brave men and women, and the enduring resilience they've shown in service to our nation.
When Trump promised to reduce prices, I guess he meant stock prices...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...
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Voting History536 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 1681 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 1156 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 1689 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Con. Res. 40 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 7613 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 1011 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | — | Motion to Adjourn | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | H.R. 7084 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-26 | H. Res. 1128 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-24 | H.R. 6422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-19 | H.R. 4638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.J. Res. 139 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 1958 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 3971 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H.R. 4294 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Con. Res. 38 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Res. 1099 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1100 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6472 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | S. 723 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 4626 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | 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.