Marie Newman

Marie Newman

Democratic Party

Prior offices

U.S. House Illinois District 3

Successor: Delia Ramirez

Predecessor: Daniel Lipinski

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 28, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin

Personal

Profession

Business executive

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Marie Newman (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. She left office on January 3, 2023.

Newman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 6th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.

Biography

Marie Newman lives in La Grange, Illinois. Newman earned a B.A. in journalism and business from the University of Wisconsin. Her career experience includes working in consulting, in nonprofit advocacy, and as a marketing executive and a partner of an ad agency. Newman founded Team Up to Stop Bullying.

Elections

2022

See also: Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 6

Incumbent Sean Casten defeated Keith Pekau and Arthur Jones in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sean Casten (D)	54.4	150,496
		Keith Pekau (R)	45.6	126,351
		Arthur Jones (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	12

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 276,859
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6

Incumbent Sean Casten defeated incumbent Marie Newman and Charles Hughes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sean Casten	67.7	45,654
		Marie Newman	29.2	19,726
		Charles Hughes	3.1	2,085

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 67,465
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keith Pekau	38.7	20,178
		Gary Grasso	27.2	14,150
		Niki Conforti	11.4	5,947
		Catherine A. O'Shea	10.1	5,243
		Scott Kaspar	6.9	3,573
		Rob Cruz	5.8	3,003

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 52,094
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Ostman (R)

2020

See also: Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 17 Democratic primary)

Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 17 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 3

Marie Newman defeated Mike Fricilone in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marie Newman (D)	56.4	172,997
		Mike Fricilone (R)	43.6	133,851

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 306,848
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3

Marie Newman defeated incumbent Daniel Lipinski, Rush Darwish, and Charles Hughes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marie Newman	47.3	52,384
		Daniel Lipinski	44.7	49,568
		Rush Darwish	5.7	6,351
		Charles Hughes	2.3	2,549

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 110,852
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Abe Matthew (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3

Mike Fricilone defeated Catherine A. O'Shea and Arthur Jones in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Fricilone	57.5	9,804
		Catherine A. O'Shea	32.5	5,541
		Arthur Jones	10.0	1,708
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	2

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,055
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2018

See also: Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 3

Incumbent Daniel Lipinski defeated Arthur Jones in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Lipinski (D)	73.0	163,053
		Arthur Jones (R)	25.9	57,885
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	2,396

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 223,334 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mat Tomkowiak (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3

Incumbent Daniel Lipinski defeated Marie Newman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Lipinski	51.1	48,675
		Marie Newman	48.9	46,530

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 95,205
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3

Arthur Jones advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 3 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Arthur Jones	100.0	20,681

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 20,681
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marie Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Newman's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. An Economy That Works for Everyone (bridging the income divide/raise wages, $15 /hr, universal childcare, paid leave, workforce training, transportation and infrastructure, empowering unions) 2. Medicare for All 3. Green Economy/Green New Deal

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Income Inequality 2. Worker's rights 3. Healthcare 4. Gun Safety and Reform 5. Climate Crisis 6. Tuition and debt relief

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I am a lifelong believer and supporter of President Obama for his wisdom, judgement and brilliance. Currently, congresspersons Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Jan Schakowsky, Robin Kelly and Mark Pocan are all strong progressives dedicated to bringing economic justice, real solutions for bridging the income divide, healthcare for all, protecting and advancing everyone's rights and addressing the climate crisis now, that I truly look up to and believe they can make real change.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I think many books, films and white papers have informed and shaped my political perspective, but not just one to be sure. My political philosophy and perspective is simple. I believe in transparency, real solutions that work and representation by real people who really understand the issues because they have lived them and not just viewed them.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe the best politicians are those who have had great challenges and solved them personally, professionally and in their communities. Those that created something from nothing, overcome insurmountable challenges and built coalitions are those best qualified for Congress.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Unbridled energy, 30 years of strategic planning, experience working with legislators, policy development and having built and worked with a wide variety of coalitions provide a strong foundation for public service and being a strong member of congress.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The primary responsibilities of member of Congress are: - Uphold the Constitution, protect and advance everyone's rights and protect the democracy -Represent the district based on the issues most important to the district and their needs -Solve problems legislatively with vigor, integrity and passion -Create coalitions and bridge divides to change attitudes and create positive interactions -Provide excellent in-district service for all

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to solve income inequality and bridge the income divide.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event I remember was one the televising of the lunar landing.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working at a retail store.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Thanksgiving.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Memoirs of a Geisha

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My yard.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Hold On, I'm Coming by Sam and Dave

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Knowing when to quit.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Non partisan and independent with equal geographies

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It's ability to withstand the great challenges we have encountered in the last three years.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, at times. It is a case by case scenario.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The top issues of our time are: 1. Bridging the income divide 2. Providing healthcare for all 3. Solving the climate crisis

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes, - Transportation and Infrastructure - Finance -Healthcare subcommittees -Finance

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, I actually believe the term should be 3 or 4 years.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe we should have them based on agreed upon criteria the American public should vote on.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

See above question

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Too many to list here

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Campaign website

Newman's campaign website stated the following:

“	Economy That Works for All Working families, workers, and the middle class are working harder with fewer opportunities to get ahead. I pledge to bridge the income divide by helping and empowering working families, workers, and the middle class. This will be my priority. Repeal the GOP tax scam and raise taxes on the highest earners Elevate wages by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour plus cost of living increases Creating workforce training, short-term certification training, and skills training programs for new and displaced workers in community colleges for gig economy jobs, green jobs, trades, and tech opportunities Empower unions through requirements to include a member of labor management on every board of directors, 6-12 grade vocational training opportunities, access to new job and apprenticeship programs Convening community leaders, developers, local elected officials, and grassroots groups in discussions to expand the number of affordable housing units in IL03 Enforcing affordable housing requirements and creating pathways to income growth by means of home ownership By expanding access to public transportation and allocating federal funds to do so, we can prioritize community development on vacant and under-utilized land and foster neighborhood growth. Allocating funds for green space in every community. When there is more green space in a community, it not only creates recreational amenities, but it also improves physical and mental health outcomes. Prioritize affordable and universal childcare Guarantee paid family leave Health Care for All Health care is a right, not a privilege Roll out Medicare for All Reduce drug pricing significantly with negotiated pricing, trade with other countries Bringing mental health services to all health care facilities, decreasing the stigma of mental health diagnoses, and restoring a budget for mental health research Prioritizing funding for cancer therapy and cancer research Reproductive health care for all, including access to birth control and abortion Opioid Crisis Passing the CARE Act, which would expand funding for treatment, support, and research on addiction through a 2% a “wealth tax” on ultra-millionaires Address the opioid crisis as a public health issue Reduce opioid prescriptions by appropriating funding to research alternative treatments to pain and increasing federal penalties for pharmaceutical companies that overprescribe Educating health care providers about new initiatives for treatment and alternatives to opioids Expanding access and funding for addiction treatment and facilities in communities that need them the most Increase the use of Naloxone by first responders. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that reverses overdoes and can save lives. Immigration Secure and advance immigrants’ rights Protect DACA recipients Implement a path to citizenship that is unambiguous and expedient Keep families together Provide information about a path to citizenship in a kiosk in every library and post office Create a strong guest/temporary worker pathway to citizenship Strengthen, improve, and streamline the visa and green card process Partner with border countries on practical solutions to solve their crises in their countries to reduce the need to leave Transportation and Infrastructure Advance transportation and infrastructure in IL03 and the entire Chicagoland area Review the entire transportation market from top to bottom to prioritizing top sites, particularly crumbling bridges throughout the district, address the 65th Street and 71st Street overpasses, I-80 Bridge Convene all levels of government with the RTA, CTA, Metra, and BNSF to address commuter issues Require all railroad carriers to stop freight trains from idling at stops for extended periods of time in densely populated areas Implement an environmentally-sound reparation for faulty window and door installation around the city’s airports Create an environmentally-sound and efficient bike and walking trail that would connect Willow Springs to Joliet, allowing recreational users and travelers to experience the beautiful forests and grasslands of IL03 I support installing proper ramps, improving audible cues with all trains and buses, and providing a more accurate tracking system through software so people with disabilities can plan their transportation more efficiently. Fill transportation deserts with new modes of transportation that allow new businesses to thrive and allow individuals to travel easily, examples: Midway Airport area near 65th street and 71st streets’ congestion. Create overpasses and through-traffic systems Bridgeport lacks a consistent 31st St bus. There must be a new steady bus system. The Southwest Service Metra line has virtually no train transportation on weekends. Will County has few public transportation options and there must be new options added to reduce the reliance on driving. Address mid-southwest and west suburbs’ constant delays and ongoing train issues Extend the CTA Orange Line beyond Midway Airport to alleviate transportation deserts in the southwest suburbs Take Money Out of Politics End Citizens United and adopting a small-dollar fundraising model for all federal campaigns/support H.R.1 Stop legislators from being able to take money from corporations,lobbyists and billionaires I pledge to never take lobbyist or corporate PAC money. Green Economy Support the Select Committee designated to develop the Green New Deal and helping them achieve their goals through a program-based approach with budget and tactics that will reduce the carbon footprint dramatically in the next decade Re-join the Paris Climate Accord and the rest of the world in establishing environmental standards Encourage and create programs to develop renewable energy projects and jobs, such as wind and solar, and reducing our dependence on foreign oil Ban ethylene oxide (EtO) and shut down facilities like Sterigenics that are emitting known carcinogens Rebuild the EPA to enable the protection of our air and water for future generations Commonsense Gun Reform Support H.R.8 and universal background checks for all gun sales Support the Second Amendment for law-abiding and responsible gun owners Reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban Require gun safety training with any issuance of a license Red flag laws Prevent purchases of firearms by people who are demonstrating threatening behavior in-person, people who have restraining orders or have been arrested on assault, battery/other threatening behavior on social media, or a history/pattern of making threatening statements Requiring those convicted of domestic violence, known criminals, terrorists, and those under court orders of protection to turn in their guns Education That Leads to Real Jobs College curriculum rejuvenation to address the lack of secure, well-paying careers after graduation Expand community college degrees and funding to enable more certifications, degrees, and programs to create more direct-to-hire graduates Use community colleges for trades and apprenticeships training programs as well as other technical certifications and training programs Convene schools, government, and employers to discuss a new, more aggressive, and pertinent curriculum that introduces the importance of unions, specifically through trades jobs and apprenticeship programs Engage the trades with education leaders to encourage employment after high school for students who choose not to attend college Tuition debt relief with incentives and credits for taking on critical jobs that are unfilled. I support debt cancellation of up to $50,000 for those with outstanding student loans and incomes of less than $100,000 a year. Additionally, I support robust debt cancellation on a sliding scale for those with incomes between $100,000 and $250,000. Work toward creating state colleges/universities and trade schools that are much more affordable and phasing into free tuition at state colleges Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Higher education leads to greater social mobility and economic opportunity, and when we prioritize education in all communities, the middle class will grow. Promoting Small and New Businesses 80% of our businesses are small businesses with under $5 million in revenue. Let’s allow banks to lend to them again so they can scale up and add jobs. Implement new tax credits for small business owners so they can pay fair wages and support their families and build for the future Put significantly stronger emphasis to continue to cultivate our business-driven areas near Midway Airport Diversify our base of businesses by encouraging new retail, manufacturing, industry, and infrastructure projects, while bringing new jobs to our district Remove the cost of health insurance by supporting Medicare for All, so that small businesses will have a higher profit margin and will be able to raise their own wages Increase awareness of and prioritize workforce training, especially green workforce training, to empower small businesses and increase their ability to thrive Support the extension of tax credits to small businesses that are LEED certified Encourage business growth and environmentalism by: Addressing electricity use during and after operation hours and supporting purchases of sustainable appliances Reducing waste by guaranteeing proper garbage disposal (especially through recycling and composting) Authorizing federal agencies to ensure compliance with all laws while guaranteeing a sustainable business model, and working alongside all sectors–private, public, and nonprofit–to craft a uniform message surrounding the importance of green energy and sustainability Support the creation of a workforce training center that would provide small business workshops and offering incentives to small businesses to build locations near said workforce center Protecting and Advancing Everybody’s Rights Racial Justice Voting Rights Restoring the Voting Rights Act Passing automatic voter registration legislation Ending the practice of gerrymandering through establishing independent redistricting committees Making Election Day a federal holiday Reforming the broken criminal justice system Fighting for the federal legalization of marijuana and working to roll back mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses Banning private prisons and detention centers nationwide Ending cash bail Banning the death penalty Economic Justice Creating jobs for every American through empowering trade schools and using green infrastructure for all projects across IL03 Enforcing affordable housing requirements and creating pathways to income growth by means of homeownership Environmental Justice Through passing the Green New Deal and establishing programs through its framework, we can end the practice of environmental racism that still exists in Chicagoland LGBTQ Rights Supporting the Equality Act, which would guarantee legal protections to anyone that identifies as LGBTQ+ Full inclusion of all students in all spaces and discussions–including LGBTQ students, students with diverse religious or racial backgrounds, and students with disabilities–through full integration Encouraging awareness around the LGBTQ community through teaching LGBTQ history, culture, and sharing perspectives Supporting People with Disabilities Increase access to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) by passing the Disability Integration Act (H.R.555) Fully implement and enforce the ADA, mandate all buildings follow it, and ensure there is proper funding allocated to guarantee these updates are executed properly Set and enforce goals for inclusivity in all classrooms so students with disabilities aren’t forced to learn in isolation. Currently, about 63% of students with disabilities spend 80% of the school day in integrated classrooms, and we should increase that standard by updating federal law. End the sub-minimum wage. People with disabilities deserve a living wage, and there is no justification for paying them only a few dollars per hour. People with disabilities continue to face barriers to transportation because many CTA and Metra stations in IL03 are not ADA-compliant, and spotty bus service makes it even more challenging to get around. I support installing proper ramps, improving audible cues with all trains and buses, and providing a more accurate tracking system through software so people can plan their transportation more efficiently. Women Supporting ERA, removing the arbitrary deadline, and working to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Working to repeal the Hyde Amendment Fighting for paid family leave	”
—Marie Newman’s campaign website (2020)

Campaign website

Newman's campaign website stated the following:

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Abortion Newman supported abortion and made the difference between her and Lipinski a key part of her campaign. Her website says, "Consistent with the Roe v. Wade decision, I believe that reproductive decisions belong with women and her right to choose, not with government or politicians. Dan Lipinski is co-chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus and has voted consistently to defund Planned Parenthood and eliminate a woman’s right to choose." Contraceptive funding As of February 13, 2018, Newman's position on contraceptive funding was defined by her criticisms of Lipinski's votes on related legislation, suggesting that she would have voted differently. On August 17, her campaign released the following statement, "Dan Lipinski's record on women's health is crystal clear: He has voted at least five times against funding birth control and medical services like mammograms and cervical cancer screenings through Planned Parenthood, voted to allow employer discrimination based on a woman's reproductive health decisions, and voted against the Affordable Care Act in part because it included funding for birth control." Health insurance coverage Newman supported universal health insurance coverage. Her website says, "Healthcare is a right, it is not a privilege. While I continue to support improvements to the Affordable Care Act, I believe Congress needs to step up to protect and expand health care for all Americans. There are many great elements of the ACA that need to be protected, including requiring insurance companies to cover those with pre-existing conditions, allowing people up to the age of 26 to stay on their parent’s health insurance and providing preventive services like mammograms and cancer screenings. However, the ACA is far from perfect and there are many elements that need to be addressed to bring down costs. Simultaneously to fixing issues with Obamacare, we need Healthcare-For-All solutions to be implemented in the near future. We should be looking at uniquely American versions of universal care that solves the nation’s current issues once and for all, such as Medicare For All." Immigration After Lipinski voted for H.R. 3400 (Known as Kate's Law, the bill proposed increasing prison sentences for persons who are deported and then convicted of certain crimes after re-entering the United States without permission) in June 2017, Newman sent a fundraising email that said, "A new mandatory minimum sentence will not stop illegal reentry any more than mandatory minimum drug sentences have stopped the opioid health crisis impacting our country now. We cannot incarcerate our way out of this country’s drug problems, or its immigration problems...Getting more people working here legally is good for business, the economy, and free markets. Indiscriminately imprisoning large portions of those who have illegally reentered the country for at least five years will negate the benefits of any other criminal justice reforms Congress may enact, do nothing to enhance border security or implement humane and sensible immigration reforms, and will increase the burden on taxpayers and law enforcement without increasing public safety." LGBTQ issues Newman's website indicated that she held opposing views to Lipinski on LGBTQ issues. Her website said, "In Congress, I will fight tirelessly against discrimination based on race, religion, gender or sexuality — because respect, appreciation and equal rights are American values that I hold dear. We must rededicate ourselves to the basic, American principles of accepting refugees and promoting a welcome environment for all. Congressman Lipinski has voted consistently against gay marriage and has sponsored legislation that would enable businesses and nonprofits to discriminate against the LGBTQI community on “religious” grounds."

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Committee assignments

U.S. House

2021-2022

Newman was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Small Business
• Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access
• Contracting and Infrastructure
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Highways and Transit
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Key votes

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act   The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (228-206)
Yea	American Rescue Plan Act of 2021   The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Yea	Inflation Reduction Act of 2022   The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-207)
Yea	Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act   The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 3617) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana, establish studies of legal marijuana sales, tax marijuana imports and production, and establish a process to expunge and review federal marijuana offenses. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (220-204)
Yea	For the People Act of 2021   The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Yea	Assault Weapons Ban of 2022   The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). The bill made exemptions for grandfathered SAWs and LCAFDs. It required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-213)
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (363-70)
Nay	James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023   The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.	Passed (350-80)
Yea	American Dream and Promise Act of 2021   The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (228-197)
Yea	Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022   The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (342-88)
Yea	Chips and Science Act   The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (243-187)
Yea	Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021   The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (218-211)
Yea	SAFE Banking Act of 2021   The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.	Passed (321-101)
Yea	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022   The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (260-171)
Yea	Equality Act   The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (224-206)
Yea	Respect for Marriage Act   The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (258-169)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023   The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (230-201)
Yea	Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act   The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 7688) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit individuals from selling consumer fuels at excessive prices during a proclaimed energy emergency. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-207)
Yea	Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021   The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-203)
Yea	Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act   The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-203)
Yea	Bipartisan Safer Communities Act   The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (234-193)
Yea	Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (232-197)
Yea	Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022   The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (225-201)

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Preceded by Daniel Lipinski (D)	U.S. House Illinois District 3 2021-2023	Succeeded by Delia Ramirez (D)

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Tammy Duckworth (D)

Dick Durbin (D)

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Jonathan Jackson (D)

District 2

Robin Kelly (D)

District 3

Delia Ramirez (D)

District 4

Jesus Garcia (D)

District 5

Mike Quigley (D)

District 6

Sean Casten (D)

District 7

Danny Davis (D)

District 8

Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)

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Jan Schakowsky (D)

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Brad Schneider (D)

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Bill Foster (D)

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Mike Bost (R)

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Nikki Budzinski (D)

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Lauren Underwood (D)

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Mary Miller (R)

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Darin LaHood (R)

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Eric Sorensen (D)

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