Apprenticeships are a proven way to address the job skills gap and get folks ready for careers in growing industries. I’m proud to reintroduce the LEAP Act to support job training programs by incentivizing small businesses to hire apprentices!
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13
Nikki Budzinski
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Voting Record — 568
Yes47%
No52%
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 · 192 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Rural communities in Central and Southern Illinois deserve reliable, timely mail delivery. I’m standing up against efforts to privatize the USPS that would hurt hardworking postal employees and lead to even more delays.
Congratulations to Millstadt’s Glyn Ramage on your retirement! Thank you for all you’ve done for Illinois workers, for the labor movement, and for our community.
I joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and the Illinois Congressional Delegation demanding action from the White House on the $1.88 BILLION in federal funding being illegally withheld from our constituents. This will not stand.
President Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk have slashed essential assistance to rural communities. In my district alone, more than $755,600 in EQIP funding and $1.5 million in REAP grants have been paused indefinitely, leaving farmers and small businesses in limbo.
Last night, House Republicans passed a budget proposal that rips healthcare and food away from working families. I voted no because I’m not willing to cut a deal to prop up billionaires and wealthy corporations on the backs of working people – not today, not ever.
This week, we saw another round of layoffs at the VA; 1,400 more people fired by President Trump, including folks who support the VA suicide hotline. How does this help our veterans?
Dr. Edwin A. Lee made history as the first Black physician to be admitted to the Sangamon County Medical Society in 1949. Dr. Lee was widely respected for his skill and compassion as a physician, as well as his commitment to community service. #BlackHistoryMonth
As @newdems.bsky.social Vice Chair for Policy, I’m excited to announce our new working groups to tackle the issues that matter most to folks back home. From lowering costs to securing the border, we’re ready to get things done for the American people.
Thank you to the Disabled American Veterans for testifying at this week’s House Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing. I’m proud to work with them to support our veterans, including our women veterans.
Until President Trump and House Republicans get serious about lowering costs for the American people, I’ll continue to fight for policies that put families first.
I just voted against House Republicans’ plan to hand out tax breaks for billionaires and corporations by cutting funding for Medicaid, SNAP and veterans’ benefits.
When a federal worker starts in a “non-career” role – like many postal employees – those first few years don’t count towards their retirement benefits. That’s not right. I joined @connolly.house.gov on a bill to close this unfair loophole & ensure they receive benefits for every year they’ve put in.
The House Republican budget risks cutting Medicaid benefits for 90,000 children in IL-13. I refuse to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires on the backs of working families. I stand united with House Democrats in opposing their plan.
I joined CNN This Morning to discuss President Trump’s reckless cuts to the federal workforce. This administration, in their rush to make decisions, are clearly making mistakes – like firing the experts at the CDC and USDA in charge of tackling the bird flu.
I don’t see how cuts to a historically understaffed VA won’t impact veterans. In my first hearing as Ranking Member of the Tech Mod Subcommittee, I highlighted my concerns with how slashing VA staff would make it harder to implement the Electronic Health Records Modernization Program.
I’m proud to stand in solidarity with lettercarriers.bsky.social who are standing up against Trump’s plans to privatize the postal service and fire the Postal Board of Governors. I will always fight for the hardworking men and women of the USPS.
Before I came to Congress, I worked for the IAFF – fighting to get firefighters higher pay and better benefits. I'm proud to introduce a bipartisan bill to safeguard the right of all first responders to form and join a union! budzinski.house.gov/posts/budzin...
Veterans shouldn’t have to face confusing forms & jargon when they apply for the benefits they’ve earned. My Clear Communications for Veterans Act would make this process easier by requiring the VA to eliminate over-complicated language from their communications with veterans.
It has never been more critical to fight for reproductive freedom. I'm working to safeguard access to critical care for women in Illinois and across the country.
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Voting History568 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 3123 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-02 | H.R. 980 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Con. Res. 68 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.J. Res. 140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.