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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Michigan District 3
Hillary J. Scholten
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Voting Record — 516
Yes42%
No52%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align94%
Cross-party6%
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Hillary J. Scholten
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMichigan District 3
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Hillary J.'s ATmosphere Activity
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Make no mistake: health care costs are going to SKYROCKET under the Republicans’ plan, and the government shutdown is only making things worse.
Your family could be burdened with thousands of dollars in extra costs thanks to their reckless governance.
On this week's special in-district edition of Straight Talk With Scholten, I debunk some of the myths that are being spread about the current federal government shutdown.
It's more important than ever to prioritize facts over misinformation. Let's get into it.
Watch below.
I came to Washington to demand good governance for the American people. These are YOUR TAX DOLLARS at work to spread political propaganda. It’s the furthest thing from good governance, and likely illegal.
I remain committed to working for the American people.
npr.org/2025/09/30/n...
When the President proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals, building materials, and certain trucks, I pushed back on behalf of everyday Americans.
The Lowering Costs Caucus wrote a letter to Sec. Lutnik to reconsider these tariffs, and we got results. Read more below.
More than 40,000 Coasties are working without the certainty of pay for the duration of this government shutdown. My bill, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, would ensure that they receive pay on time, as members of other branches of the military do when funding lapses.
Q: Why is the government shut down?
A: Trump and House Republicans refuse to give AN INCH on making healthcare more affordable for the American people.
Read more here. www.kff.org/affordable-c...
As American families begin to plan and budget for 2026, many can expect their health care premiums to more than DOUBLE. Republicans can fix that TODAY and re-open the government. That’s not finger pointing. That’s fact-checking.
Wishing all those observing in West Michigan and across the world a meaningful Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatima Tovah!
They’d rather shut down the government and take a vacation than give hardworking Americans tax breaks for health care. Think about that.
Let’s think back to July: House Republicans rushed a vote on the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” to deliver tax breaks and corporate welfare to their billionaire buddies to the tune of $700/day.
Now, when the health and livelihood of hardworking, everyday Americans are on the line, they say no way.
Please keep this website as a resource for any issues that may arise because of the government shutdown, and feel free to reach out to my office for any direct questions. ⬇️ scholten.house.gov/shutdown-resources
West Michigan, the federal government has shut down, but I’m still fighting for you. No matter what, my office is OPEN and here to help you through this.
I’ll never stop fighting for our Coasties, especially during the uncertainty of a government shutdown. That’s why I’m championing the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, which would ensure that every @uscg.bsky.social member could support themselves and their families in the event of a shutdown.
Women and families are going to be hit hard by the Republican-induced shutdown. The @demwomencaucus.bsky.social won’t stand for it. We’re fighting back.
Telehealth is a lifeline for millions of American seniors, but House Republicans are about to rip away this essential service.
Without proper funding for Medicare, our seniors who experience limited mobility or transportation hurdles could be left without care. It's a disgrace.
I spoke more about why C.R.’s and threats of government shutdowns shouldn’t be business as usual in Washington, check it out at youtu.be/eoagk-oTHfE?....
Republicans are trying to push through a funding bill that will be harmful for West Michiganders. You may be hearing it called a “C.R.,” or “continuing resolution,” but I have another name for it: bad governance.
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Voting History516 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-12 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | YES | 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 | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | YES | 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 | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | 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 | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | 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 |
| 2025-05-20 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H.R. 1223 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | 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.