Shocked and saddened to hear about the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, where I grew up.
Our children deserve better.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 11
Bill Foster
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Voting Record — 498
Yes43%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party2%
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Bill Foster
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 11
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I was also proud to deliver a Congressional Record Statement that celebrates the achievement of Tristen and Sawyer, who recently placed 5th at the World Robot Olympiad International Finals where they competed against teams from 90 countries!
Over the weekend, I stopped by the Valhallen Esports Training Center in Naperville--a place where young people are learning about robotics and technology in a hands-on and fun way.
More great news for Illinois! IBM's decision means more investment--and most importantly, more good jobs--for the Chicagoland area.
I applaud Governor Pritzker for working tirelessly to position our state as a global leader in quantum computing research and innovation.
Today marks two years since the Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law.
I was proud to vote to pass this legislation to ensure that federal and state governments continue to recognize and respect all marriages—regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
It was an honor to attend the Midwest Asian Health Association's 2024 Gala this past weekend and to thank them for working to expand access to affordable health care for people in all communities.
I hope President Trump thinks long and hard about how his tariffs would affect American consumers. We need economic policies that lower costs—not raise them.
Congratulations to Shushan Arora of Bolingbrook High School, this year's winner of the Congressional App Challenge! Shushan created PrepShield, an app designed to help families prepare for emergencies with important resources and contacts.
Thanks to all who participated!
83 years ago today, 2,300 servicemembers lost their lives at #PearlHarbor. We continue to honor the lives lost that day and commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those who volunteered to fight for our country in the days that followed.
The Trump administration will inherit one of the strongest job markets on record, and they can keep it that way by continuing to pursue economic policies that put workers and small businesses first.
Our nation is just scratching the surface of what we can do with advancements in science and technology.
This week, I joined the Science & Technology Action Committee to speak about the importance of maintaining robust federal funding for scientific research in the new Congress.
Thanks to Jaylen, Mr. Miller got the medical help he needed and was able to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family--and Jaylen!
Thank you, Jaylen, for being a true hero!
I’m proud to congratulate Jaylen Lockhart, a USPS mail carrier in Aurora, for his heroic actions in helping Guy Miller, a senior citizen who had fallen and injured his head while walking his dog.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing everyone a day full of gratitude and time spent with loved ones.
Not sure Team Trump realizes a 25 percent tariff on Canadian oil imports will go straight into higher gas prices in the Midwest.
Not exactly the platform he campaigned on...
I was proud to help secure nearly $1 million for the Village of Holiday Hills to support its sanitary sewer extension project.
Last week, I got a firsthand look at the construction progress.
Any manufacturer can tell you that the real job creators are customers, and most customers come from the middle class—not from the billionaires who benefit from Republican tax breaks.
Here is Mr. Bessent's challenge:
U.S. Manufacturing Employment has risen under every Democratic President from Roosevelt to Biden, and has fallen under every Republican President from Herbert Hoover to Donald Trump.
I'm a U.S. manufacturer and a scientist, and as the lead Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Banking and Monetary Policy, I wish Scott Bessent well - but he’ll have to come up with something better than the same old Republican supply-side follies and tax cuts for the wealthy.
Always thankful for our local law enforcement officers who work every day to keep us safe.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | 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.