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Representative for Illinois District 13

Born

1977

Age 49

Phone

(202) 225-2371

Office

1717 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13

Nikki Budzinski

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Voting Record — 498

Yes46%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting0%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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Congressional District 13

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Nikki Budzinski

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13

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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 183 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 8(source)

The President of the United States just threatened to arrest Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. We can't stay silent in the face of this dangerous, anti-democratic rhetoric.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 8(source)

Huge thank you to everyone who took the time out of their evening to join my telephone town hall last night! We had nearly 12,000 folks on the call!

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 8(source)

Over the summer, Republicans wasted no time voting to extend massive tax breaks for billionaires that were set to expire at the end of this year. Why are they now claiming that it's too much to extend tax credits to help working families afford their health insurance?

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 7(source)

It’s Day 7️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 7(source)

TONIGHT: I’ll answer your questions about the Republican shutdown and share what Democrats are fighting for on behalf of working families. To join, dial 855-531-1091 at 6pm CT!

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 7(source)

Today, I held an emergency meeting of my Ag Advisory Council to talk about how the government shutdown and the Farm Bill’s expiration is impacting farmers in Central and Southern Illinois.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 7(source)

Join me TONIGHT for a telephone town hall about the Republican government shutdown ⬇️

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 7(source)

It’s Day 6️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 6(source)

TOMORROW: I’m hosting a telephone town hall about the Republican government shutdown. I’ll answer your questions about what government services are affected and what Democrats are fighting for on behalf of working families. Dial 855-531-1091 from 6-7pm CT tomorrow to join the call!

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 6(source)

As we enter the second week of the government shutdown, House Republicans are still refusing to come to the table on a deal. Today, I rallied with the Illinois AFLCIO, AFSCME and AFGE to call out the pain the GOP is inflicting on working people in my district and across the country.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 6(source)

Are you interested in learning about the legislative process and serving the constituents of #IL13? Apply to be an intern in my DC office! Visit my website to apply by October 31st: budzinski.house.gov/internships

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Washington, D.C. Interns will be tasked with answering phones, sorting mail, researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, giving tours of the Capitol, compiling daily press clips, and drafting constituent letters on various issues.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 5(source)

It’s Day 5️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown. I’ve put together some resources to make sure you know how this shutdown affects the services you rely on. Visit my website to learn more:

Resource Guide for the 2025 Government Shutdown

LAST UPDATED: September 30, 2025. Please reach out to the respective federal agencies for the most up to date information on their operations.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 5(source)

My constituents are tired of the lies and distractions coming out of this White House. They want relief from President Trump’s trade war, policies that lower costs, and access to affordable healthcare.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 4(source)

It’s Day 4️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown. I want to hear how you’re being impacted. Visit my website to share your story: budzinski.house.gov/posts/seekin...

Share Your Story: How Are You Impacted by the Government Shutdown?

I want to hear your story. If you have been impacted by the government shutdown, please use the form below to provide the Office of Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski with more information on what happened to guide our office’s decision-making and help elevate the stories of Illinois’ 13th District. FILL OUT FORM HERE

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 3(source)

It’s Day 3️⃣ of the Republican shutdown.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 3(source)

Federal workers & IL13 families shouldn’t be paying the price for Republicans’ refusal to make a deal to reopen the government and save healthcare. That’s why I’ve signed on to bills to protect critical services for constituents and to ensure fair back pay for federal workers during this shutdown.

Budzinski Signs On To Legislation Supporting Families and Federal Workers During Government Shutdown

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that she is a cosponsor of the Feed Our Families Act, the Aviation Funding Stability Act, and the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act to support families and federal workers during the government shutdown. “Federal workers and families in my district shouldn’t be paying the price for Republicans’ refusal to make a deal to reopen […]

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 3(source)

TSA agents at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah are among the millions of essential workers being forced to work without pay during this government shutdown. Today, I brought them pizza to show my appreciation for their dedication and hard work!

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 2(source)

Today, I rallied with AFGE members in East St. Louis to call out how this shutdown is disrupting critical services and threatening the livelihoods of federal workers in my district and across the country. We need a deal that reopens the government AND saves healthcare for the American people.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 2(source)

It’s Day 2️⃣ of the Republican shutdown.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govOct 2(source)

The Wyndham hotel is an iconic landmark on the Springfield skyline – but for too long, it has stood dark, boarded, and blighted. Our capital city deserves better.

Congresswoman Budzinski demands action on deteriorating Springfield hotel

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has called on the owners of a deteriorating hotel property at 700 E. Adams St. in Springfield to clarify their intentions after ye

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Sponsored Bills(19)

H.R. 8076 (119th)
To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit covered individuals from tr…
H.R. 7938 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabili…
H.R. 7864 (119th)
To amend the Act of May 17, 1954, to revise the boundary of Gateway Arch National Park.
H.R. 7324 (119th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under t…
H.R. 7280 (119th)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from en…

Cosponsored Bills(183)

H.R. 8666 (119th)
To provide that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1253 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commende…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H.R. 8599 (119th)
To direct the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress on mail and packag…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H.R. 8457 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to i…
Joined: 2026-04-22
H.R. 8333 (119th)
To reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-16

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Voting History

498 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
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
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	YES	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	YES	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
2025-05-05	H.R. 36 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 530 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 78 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 859 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1442 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1402 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	S. 146 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	H.R. 973 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-10	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1228 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	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.

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