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.

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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Nikki Budzinski
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13
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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 183 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
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!
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.
It’s Day 2️⃣ of the Republican shutdown.
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.
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.
As Republicans refuse to do their job and reach a deal that reopens the government and protects Americans’ healthcare, my office remains open and working for you. During these uncertain times, I encourage folks to visit my website or call my office to get federal assistance and share your concerns.
If federal workers aren’t getting paid, I’m not getting paid.
I told the Chief Administrative Officer of the House that I will NOT accept my paycheck during this government shutdown.
I wish a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur to all those observing in IL-13 and around the world. G’mar Chatima Tovah!
It's Day One of the Republican shutdown. Here's what that means for you.
I'm live with former OMB director Shalanda Young to talk about how this shutdown will impact federal workers and the path forward to reopen the government. Listen here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2wQ...
I'm joining our @HouseDemocrats livestream at 10:30! Tune in on Youtube ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2wQ...
It's official: Republicans have shut down the government.
I've updated my website to ensure you have all the best information on what this means for you.
If Republicans shut down the government, 2,000 military servicemembers in #IL13 will be forced to work without pay. President Trump and Republicans in Congress would rather make our military go without a paycheck than cut a deal to save Americans’ health care.
Republicans have a choice: fund the government and end their self-made healthcare crisis — or own the shutdown and soaring costs for working people.
Last week, my team hit the road to talk with community leaders about how we support them when they apply for state and federal grants! From sharing funding opportunities to writing letters of support, one of our top priorities is ensuring our communities can access the resources they need.
If Republicans allow the ACA tax credits to expire, the cost of coverage will soar for 17,000 people in IL-13.
I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to do right for our community.
The @newdems.bsky.social innovation agenda is about driving growth and embracing new tech in ways that benefit hardworking Americans. For our 10th New Dems on the Road Stop, we met top tech leaders to talk AI, workforce development, & infrastructure to support the 21st century innovation economy.
President Trump’s plan for our ag economy? Bail out Argentina while American farmers struggle to stay afloat.
Soy growers in Illinois and across the country need a Farm Bill and an end to the reckless tariffs that are costing them critical markets.
As Democrats, our federal funding asks are crystal clear: extend tax credits that keep ACA premiums low and reverse devastating cuts to Medicaid that could force hundreds of rural hospitals to close. We won’t rubber-stamp a deal that abandons working families while billionaires pocket tax breaks.
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-26 | H.R. 788 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H. Res. 161 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H. Res. 161 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H.R. 818 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-25 | H.R. 832 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-24 | H.R. 825 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-13 | H.R. 35 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-02-12 | H.R. 77 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-12 | H.R. 77 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-11 | H. Res. 122 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-11 | H. Res. 122 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-10 | H.R. 736 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-10 | H.R. 692 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H.R. 776 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-04 | H.R. 43 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 471 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 375 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | S. 5 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 165 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-21 | H.R. 186 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 33 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 144 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 164 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 153 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 152 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-13 | H.R. 192 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-09 | H.R. 23 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-07 | H.R. 29 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Motion to Commit with Instructions | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | 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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