It was great to meet with VFW advocates from Illinois to talk about their legislative priorities! As a member of @democrats-veterans.house.gov, I’m focused on improving health care, strengthening VA, and ensuring every veteran has the support they need when they hang up their uniform.

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.
When I was home in August, I had the chance to tour the SIU School of Medicine where they’re doing groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research – research that could save lives. President Trump’s plan is to put the federal resources that support these breakthroughs on the chopping block.
Apprenticeships are a proven way to get folks connected with good-paying jobs and to help businesses hire talented employees. My LEAP Act would help young people entering the workforce and support Main Street by giving small businesses a tax credit when they hire apprentices.
September is Suicide Prevention Month – a reminder that you are not alone.
If you or a loved one need help, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
President Trump has once again turned his back on America’s working men and women – and today, no community feels that betrayal more deeply than Granite City. My full statement:
We’ve already hosted events in Gillepsie and Caseyville, and we’re looking forward to heading to Champaign, Macon County, and Sangamon County this week!
For smaller communities in Central and Southern Illinois, the OSLAD grant program is a huge opportunity to expand and upgrade their public parks at half the cost. My team is partnering with IDNR to share how our local park districts can apply for these grants!
I’ve joined an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold states’ bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Being LGBTQ+ isn’t a disease or something to “fix,” and the government has a duty to protect young people from this cruel, harmful practice.
It was great to join the NAPS Chat podcast to talk about my brand-new Congressional Postal Service Caucus! You can listen to our conversation on iTunes, Spotify, or here: naps.org/NAPS-Chat
President Trump's plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago aren't about safety – they're about weaponizing the federal government to intimidate our communities. This cannot – and will not – become our new reality.
Horrible. I'm praying for the recovery of Lt. Courtney Moravek and firefighter Bobby Poynton and grateful for our heroic first responders. www.wcia.com/news/champai...
Boeing is hiring scabs to avoid giving St. Louis Machinists fair wages and benefits. I continue to stand with the workers on strike and urge Boeing to come to the table and negotiate in good faith. www.stltoday.com/news/local/b...
Hey @cc-indivisible.bsky.social, I was one of the first people to sign onto this letter!
Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors – but they are preventable! I introduced the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act to create a new office in the Veterans Health Administration focused on falls prevention and help give our older veterans a healthier, more resilient future.
I’m back in Washington, DC for the fall legislative session after a busy district work period! Here’s what I was up to in August:
The Trump admin is proposing a near-total ban on abortion care & counseling at VA – a disgraceful attack on women veterans who put their lives on the line to defend our freedom. As a member of @democrats-veterans.house.gov, I’m fighting back to ensure women vets have access to the care they need.
My mom has been a League of Women Voters member my whole life, and she instilled in me at a young age the importance of using your vote – your voice. I couldn’t be more honored to address @lwvus.bsky.social
as a member of Congress and share how I’m fighting to protect our democracy.
The Trump administration must lift the stop work order issued on the Revolution Wind Project. Over a thousand union tradesmen and women’s jobs hang in the balance. Let them get back to work.
Republicans REJECTED my amendment to show how their Big, Ugly Bill spikes your energy bills. They don’t want you to know the truth: gutting clean energy tax credits means higher costs for families.
My statement on President Trump's illegal plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | H.R. 5587 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1182 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1189 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1189 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | S. 1020 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | H.R. 2493 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | H.R. 5201 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 5200 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 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 |
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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