Janice D. Schakowsky headshot
At a Glance
Seat
Representative for Illinois District 9
Born
May 26, 1944
Age 81
Phone
(202) 225-2111
Office
2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 9

Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice Schakowsky is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999, and she previously served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1991–1998). She is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Voting Record — 496
Yes37%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 9

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Janice D. Schakowsky headshot
Janice D. Schakowsky
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 9
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Janice D.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 32 sponsored · 210 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

I’m disgusted and outraged by reports of ICE terrorizing students, families, and community members today in Evanston, Skokie, and across the 9th District. My team and I are monitoring the situation and coordinating with local partners to protect our neighbors.
Hunger doesn’t take a break during a government shutdown. Congressional Republicans are blocking access to SNAP, hurting those who need help the most. SNAP is a lifeline, not a political bargaining chip. Now more than ever, we must prioritize the needs of working Americans. The time to act is now.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) bashes the Trump administration and USDA's decision to not use emergency funds to keep SNAP running during the government shutdown. "There are many people that are on SNAP that cannot survive without the food that they might get with SNAP."
In just days, Americans will see their health care costs skyrocket because of the GOP’s reckless government shutdown. It’s time Republicans end their taxpayer-funded vacation and get back to work. Democrats are here fighting for working families — not billionaire donors.
A mother just called my office and was terrified. Her adult son with intellectual disabilities lives in a care facility and relies on SNAP to eat.   Trump and Speaker Johnson would rather let people suffer than actually do their jobs.
Breaking News: Roughly two dozen states sued the Trump administration over its refusal to fund food stamps during the government shutdown, seeking to spare roughly 42 million people from hunger and financial hardship starting Nov. 1.
Trump and Speaker Johnson can’t be bothered to show up to work while Americans' health insurance premiums skyrocket, and they struggle to put food on the table. Families will starve, but don't worry, billionaires will still get their tax breaks.
Speaker Mike Johnson is siding with the Trump administration’s decision to not tap emergency funds for food aid for 42 million Americans — who are slated to lose SNAP benefits on Saturday if the government shutdown continues.
Democratic members of Congress converged on Chicago to conduct oversight of DHS’s unlawful and unconstitutional actions. We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law. Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
Trump and Republicans have decided tearing down the White House to build a corporate ballroom is more important than lowering health care costs or paying federal workers. Democrats are here and ready to fight for everyday Americans, not billionaire donors. What happened to people over politics?
Breaking News: President Trump is having the White House’s entire East Wing demolished to make way for his $200 million ballroom. The project is far more extensive than he initially let on.
Just a reminder that Speaker Johnson is keeping the government shut down to stop the release of the Epstein files. Democrats stand ready to lower health costs, reopen the government, & deliver justice for Epstein's victims. Speaker Johnson must stop dodging scandals & start delivering solutions.
House Republicans stopped revising their legislative calendar back in July. So I updated it for them. Since July 4, the House has conducted 20 days of business in 16 weeks. Oct. 27-30 remains TBD.
Instead of working with Democrats to bring down costs, Republicans would rather keep the government shut down and side with their billionaire donors. This a direct attack on our seniors and we must speak out.
Medicare open enrollment begins today, but health insurance premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing because Trump and Republicans refuse to prioritize affordable health care.
TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: PLEASE HELP: 1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS. 2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026) 3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. medicare.gov
Trump & Congressional Republicans have decided that using $20 billion of taxpayer funds to bail out Trump's friends in Argentina is more important than working with Democrats to reopen the government. Health insurance costs rising. Federal workers going unpaid. Food assistance programs running dry.
It says a lot that Trump can find $20 billion to bail out Argentina, but won't help the millions of Americans who are in real need at home. So much for “America First.”
Immigrants are and always have been what makes our country great. We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged. No human being is illegal.
Chicago lost an icon. Sister Jean embodied the heart and soul of Loyola and gave our city endless joy, wisdom, warmth, and unwavering faith. Her legacy will live on in every life she touched. May her memory be a blessing.
Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk
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Voting History
496 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
2026-04-23H.R. 5587 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-22H.R. 6387 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-22H.R. 6387 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-22H.R. 4690 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-22H.R. 4690 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1182 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1189 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1189 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-04-21S. 1020 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-04-21H.R. 2493 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-04-21H.R. 5201 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-04-20H.R. 5200 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-04-20H.R. 1681 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOFailed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-04-16H. Res. 1156 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 1689 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-16H. Res. 965 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-04-16H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-04-15H. Res. 965 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYESPassed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-04-14H.R. 7613 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-04-14H.R. 1011 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-28Motion to AdjournNONOPassed
2026-03-27H.R. 7084 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-26H.R. 8029 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-26H.R. 8029 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-26H. Res. 1128 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-25H.R. 5103 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-25H.R. 5103 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-25H. Res. 1131 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-25H. Res. 1131 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-24H.R. 6422 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-19H.R. 4638 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-18H.J. Res. 139 (119th)Fast-track passageNONOFailed
2026-03-18H.R. 1958 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-18H.R. 556 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-18H.R. 556 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)Approve resolutionNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)End debate nowNOT_VOTINGNOPassed
2026-03-17S. 3971 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed
2026-03-17H.R. 4294 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYESPassed

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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