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At a Glance
Seat
Representative for Illinois District 2
Born
April 30, 1956
Age 70
Phone
(202) 225-0773
Office
2329 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 2

Robin L. Kelly

Robin Lynne Kelly is an American politician from Illinois who has served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Democrat, Kelly served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. She then served as chief of staff for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias until 2010. She was the 2010 Democratic nominee for state treasurer, but lost the general election. Before running for Congress, Kelly served as the Cook County chief administrative officer. After winning the Democratic primary, she won the 2013 special election to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr. in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Voting Record — 497
Yes39%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 2

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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Robin L. Kelly
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 2
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Robin L.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 151 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

After Charles’s wife, Kira, died after a routine C-section, he founded 4Kira4Moms to advocate for better Black maternal health. When I heard of Kira’s story, I got to work in Congress. I’m so grateful for Charles’s continued partnership to save Black moms & end maternal mortality.
Too many Black women are still dying from preventable pregnancy-related causes. Too many women are dying, and RFK Jr.’s response? “It’s getting better.” What a load of BS. RFK Jr. is failing women and Americans across the country.
The housing crisis isn’t a hoax. It’s reshaping our communities, pricing families out, and widening the housing inequality gap. We need policies that prioritize people over profits and make affordable housing a reality for everyone.
Trump’s budget continues the administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and disinvest in our children’s futures. It makes $8.5 billion in cuts to K-12 programs and eliminates preschool development grants. Meanwhile, Trump wants more money to fund his war in Iran.
This Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to protect every child. My work, like the Protect Black Women and Girls Act, ensures all children are cared for. Every child deserves safety, love and to be heard. Let's stand together and protect our children.
Trump’s tariffs are making life more expensive. In 2025, households paid about $1,700 more than the year before because of his tariffs. This year, that added cost is projected to rise to more than $2,500.
Financial literacy matters. But let’s be honest: no budgeting app can fix low wages, high costs, or an economy that keeps working families under pressure. People need information, and they also need the Trump administration to deliver an economy that works for all people.
Trump’s war with Iran is reckless, costly, and deadly. It has taken lives, deepened instability, and raised costs for families here at home. House Republicans stood by and let it happen. I will not stay silent to this reckless administration and their reckless leadership.
On Monday, I met with USW District 7 in Matteson to talk about the issues facing workers: collective bargaining, health care, job security, retirement security, and workplace safety. Being a union champion has defined my career, and I will keep standing with our workers.
Trump tried to end protections for more than 350,000 Haitians who contribute $6 billion to our country. That is cruel and dangerous. It took exactly 218 Congress members, but we successfully passed @pressley.house.gov's bill to extend protected status for Haitians!
My late stepdaughter would tell me about the calls she’d receive every day as a 911 operator. My PROTECT 911 Act supports our emergency operators so they can do their lifesaving work. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, my gratitude goes out to all our 911 operators.
On the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, I’m reminding folks that the fight for maternal health does not end. The fight continues until all Black women are safe, supported, and taken seriously before, during, and long after pregnancy.
Barbara Flynn Currie opened doors for generations of women in public service. She was tough, brilliant, and deeply respected across Illinois. It was an honor to serve with her. So much of the work we carry forward today rests on the foundation she helped build.
I’ve successfully passed maternal health legislation, including the extension of Medicaid postpartum coverage to a full year. But more work must be done. Mercedes Wells was discharged from a hospital while in active labor. My WELLS Act would prevent similar traumatic situations.
I brought the issue of maternal mortality to Congress nearly a decade ago because nothing was being done. Black women face higher rates of death, stillbirths, and pregnancy-related complications. Now, I stand with many of my colleagues dedicated to improving health outcomes.
Black women are still being failed by our healthcare system before, during, and after pregnancy. President Trump attacks our healthcare and creates fertile ground for racism to grow in our hospitals. That’s unacceptable. More work must be done to save Black moms.
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Voting History
497 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-12-17H.R. 6703 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-17H.R. 6703 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-17H.R. 3616 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-17H. Con. Res. 64 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2025-12-17H. Con. Res. 61 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2025-12-17H. Res. 953 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-12-17H. Res. 953 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-16H.R. 3632 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-16H.R. 3632 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-16H.R. 4371 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-16H.R. 4371 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-16H. Res. 951 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-12-16H. Res. 951 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-16H.R. 3187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-15S. 284 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-12H.R. 3668 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-12H.R. 3668 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 2550 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-11H. Res. 432 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3898 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3898 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2025-12-11H.R. 3638 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H.R. 3628 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-11H. Res. 939 (119th)Kill the motionNONOPassed
2025-12-10H. Res. 432 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYESPassed
2025-12-10S. 1071 (119th)Final passageNOYESPassed
2025-12-10S. 1071 (119th)Motion to CommitYESYESFailed
2025-12-10H. Res. 936 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-12-10H. Res. 936 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-10H.R. 1676 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-09S. 356 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-04H.R. 1049 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-04H.R. 1069 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-03H.R. 1005 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-03H.R. 4305 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-03H.R. 2965 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-12-02H. Res. 916 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-12-02H. Res. 916 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-12-02H.R. 4423 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-12-01H.R. 5348 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 1949 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 3109 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-11-20H. Res. 893 (119th)Motion to ReferNOYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 6019 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 4058 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-11-20H.R. 5107 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed

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