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At a Glance
Seat
Representative for Illinois District 2
Born
April 30, 1956
Age 70
Phone
(202) 225-0773
Office
2329 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 2

Robin L. Kelly

Robin Lynne Kelly is an American politician from Illinois who has served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Democrat, Kelly served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. She then served as chief of staff for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias until 2010. She was the 2010 Democratic nominee for state treasurer, but lost the general election. Before running for Congress, Kelly served as the Cook County chief administrative officer. After winning the Democratic primary, she won the 2013 special election to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr. in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Voting Record — 551
Yes40%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 2

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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Robin L. Kelly
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 2
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Robin L.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 156 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

President Trump cancelled millions of dollars in grants — which were already allocated! — to lifesaving community violence intervention programs. I spoke with Community Justice Action Fund to demand he reinstate funding. To all CVI workers: I see you. I hear you. I’m fighting for you.
Libraries open up a world of possibilities, knowledge, and opportunity for people to explore different walks of life. Dr. Carla Hayden, the nation’s Librarian of Congress, understood that. For President Trump to fire her is shameful.
Republicans voted to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Seriously. This morning, the Democratic Steering & Policy Committee heard from small business owners who are paying the price for Trump's trade war. We're focused on what Americans actually care about.
Republicans want to cut Medicaid by $880 billion. It’s cruel. It’s evil. It’s against our mandate as public servants. I spoke at the @CaringAcross.org 24-hour vigil today with a clear message: I will not let Republicans take away your healthcare. Medicaid saves lives. Period.
Absolutely wonderful to meet Christina Perri, a singer who’s advocating for women on the Hill. She told me about her two miscarriages, including her daughter Rosie at 38 weeks, due to an easily prevented blood clotting disorder. Thank you, Christina, for sharing your story.
Great to meet with Railroad Day advocates today to talk about how freight rail supports jobs and infrastructure in the Second District! Fun fact: Chicago is the busiest rail hub in North America, keeping freight moving throughout the country🚂. #RailDay2025
The NONPARTISAN Congressional Budget Office just exposed Republicans’ lies: The Republican budget slashes Medicaid by $880 billion and will kick millions of people off their healthcare. In the Second District, over 300,000 people would lose healthcare. That’s unacceptable.
It’s always great to chat with @gabbygiffords.bsky.social — even during these difficult times. She’s a fighter through and through.   With @demwomencaucus.bsky.social, we discussed how President Trump’s gun agenda will endanger women’s safety. We’re doing everything in our power to stop it.
Rep. Robin Kelly and former Rep. Gabby Giffords take a photo together.
I signed this petition to force Speaker Johnson to bring a vote to the floor to protect Medicaid and SNAP. We just need four House Republicans to join us and side with the American people. The Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act saves people’s healthcare and food assistance.
BREAKING: The Republican budget would make the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. Ranking Member @congressmanboyle.bsky.social just introduced a discharge petition that — if just a few House Republicans sign — will force a vote to protect Medicaid and SNAP.
President Trump’s plan to eliminate Title 1 grants would fire 6,243 teachers in the Second District. That’s unacceptable. This Teacher Appreciation Week and beyond, I promise to protect all educators and public education.
Thank you, @schakowsky.house.gov, for your decades of public service. I'm incredibly grateful for your partnership in the Illinois Delegation & the @energycommerce.bsky.social as we've fought for access to high-quality healthcare. I know you'll continue to be a powerful advocate for The people.
President Trump and DOGE cut millions of dollars for community violence intervention programs. This administration treats American lives callously at the direction of Elon Musk. @frost.house.gov, @mcbath.house.gov, @repshontelbrown.bsky.social, and I are demanding that he reinstate these funds.
In a May 2 letter to the White House, congressional lawmakers urged President Donald Trump to reinstate more than $150 million in Justice Department grants that were abruptly canceled last week. The cuts have jeopardized at least 65 community-based programs across 25 states.
Trump claims that they’re “not going to touch Medicaid"—but the Republican budget directs the @energycommerce.bsky.social to cut $880B... and the Committee oversees Medicaid. 🤔 Take it from a member of the E&C Committee: The math isn’t mathing. I’m prepared to block them at every attempt.
Arm yourselves with facts and vaccinations: Two doses of the measles vaccination provides 97% protection. Children typically receive both doses before turning 6 years old. If you were vaccinated before 1968, check with your healthcare provider to see if you need to be revaccinated.
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Cook County. There’s a measles outbreak in the US, and anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. is in charge of our nation’s health. Under his watch, two children and an adult have died due to measles—all of whom were unvaccinated. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/30/c...
I'm proud to be one of 105 House Democrats to protect the privacy of taxpayer data. If you pay taxes, your privacy should be protected — regardless of your immigration status.
More than 100 House Democrats joined the CHC in standing against Trump's efforts to illegally turn the IRS into immigration enforcement agents. The privacy of taxpayer data is sacred, and Members of Congress demonstrated they will not stand idly by.
President Trump’s accomplishments in 100 days: ☑️Start a trade war ☑️Crash the economy ☑️Let Elon Musk fire thousands of workers ☑️Try to cut Medicaid & Social Security It’s no wonder his approval ratings are at an all-time low. Americans are sick and tired of Trump’s chaos.
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Voting History
551 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-05-21H.R. 6047 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-05-21H.R. 1041 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-05-21H.R. 1041 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-05-21H.R. 1329 (119th)Final passageNONOFailed
2026-05-21H.R. 1329 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-05-20H. Res. 1300 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-05-20H. Res. 1300 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-05-20H.R. 2616 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-05-20H.R. 2616 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-05-20H.R. 1993 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-20S. 1003 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-20S. 2393 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-20H.R. 5317 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-20H.R. 4544 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-20H.R. 3234 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-20H. Res. 1299 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYESPassed
2026-05-15H.R. 8469 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-15H.R. 8469 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-05-14H.R. 8365 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-05-14H.R. 8365 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-05-14H.R. 5625 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-05-14H. Con. Res. 75 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-05-14H.R. 6260 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-05-14H.R. 6260 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1259 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYESPassed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1251 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYESPassed
2026-05-13H. Con. Res. 96 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-05-13H.R. 1346 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2026-05-13H.R. 1346 (119th)Send back to committeeNONOFailed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1252 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYESPassed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1274 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1274 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1275 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-05-13H. Res. 1275 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-05-12H.R. 2853 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-05-12H.R. 2071 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-30S. 4465 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOAgreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESAgreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESAgreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESAgreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESAgreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-04-30S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-29S. 1318 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed

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.

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