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Bill Foster

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Illinois's 11th district

Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)

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118th Congress, House

Party unity how it’s measured

98%

Voted with their party on 827 of 844 party-unity votes

Missed votes how it’s measured

1%

Missed 12 of 1216 votes they were eligible for

Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured

28.8%

62 of the 215 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party

Cross-party support how it’s measured

21.4%

6 of the 28 bills they introduced have a cosponsor from another party

How they voted by issue area

Each vote counts in every issue area its bill has. A Yea on a procedural vote or motion doesn’t mean support for the bill. How we count these

Issue areaYeaNayPresent or not votingVotes
Agriculture and food1390
Civil rights8191
Crime and justice43331
Defense and veterans36140
Economy and finance36240
Education29240
Energy20371
Environment36372
Foreign affairs and trade71312
Government and elections36310
Healthcare36271
Housing14110
Immigration32351
Labor and jobs24191
Social safety net19100
Taxes380
Technology50270
Transportation35170

Party unity over time

By month, across every Congress we cover in the House. Months with few party-unity votes can swing widely.

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MonthParty unityWith party
Jan 2021100%13 of 13
Feb 2021100%28 of 28
Mar 2021100%41 of 41
Apr 2021100%17 of 17
May 2021100%17 of 17
Jun 2021100%37 of 37
Jul 2021100%38 of 38
Aug 2021100%4 of 4
Sep 2021100%33 of 33
Oct 2021100%10 of 10
Nov 2021100%18 of 18
Dec 2021100%25 of 25
Jan 2022100%11 of 11
Feb 202286.4%19 of 22
Mar 2022100%23 of 23
Apr 2022100%14 of 14
May 2022100%37 of 37
Jun 2022100%37 of 37
Jul 2022100%81 of 81
Aug 2022100%3 of 3
Sep 2022100%32 of 32
Nov 2022100%8 of 8
Dec 2022100%21 of 21
Jan 2023100%72 of 72
Feb 202394.4%17 of 18
Mar 202388.2%30 of 34
Apr 2023100%12 of 12
May 202389.3%25 of 28
Jun 2023100%39 of 39
Jul 2023100%64 of 64
Sep 2023100%92 of 92
Oct 2023100%30 of 30
Nov 2023100%105 of 105
Dec 2023100%18 of 18
Jan 202490%18 of 20
Feb 202493.3%14 of 15
Mar 202487.1%27 of 31
Apr 202493.1%27 of 29
May 2024100%35 of 35
Jun 2024100%78 of 78
Jul 2024100%55 of 55
Sep 2024100%37 of 37
Nov 2024100%15 of 15
Dec 2024100%17 of 17
Jan 2025100%15 of 15
Feb 202593.8%15 of 16
Mar 202594.7%18 of 19
Apr 2025100%18 of 18
May 2025100%22 of 22
Jun 2025100%29 of 29
Jul 2025100%17 of 17
Sep 2025100%51 of 51
Nov 202588.2%15 of 17
Dec 202593.8%45 of 48
Jan 202697.1%34 of 35
Feb 202696%24 of 25
Mar 202695.7%22 of 23
Apr 2026100%34 of 34
May 202690.5%19 of 21
Jun 2026100%28 of 28
Jul 202694.4%34 of 36
Sep 202692.9%13 of 14

Votes

Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.

Showing 1–50 of 1216 votes

  • Dec 20, 2024Roll call 517

    H.R. 10545: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    American Relief Act, 2025

    Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Government and elections, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Yea
  • Dec 19, 2024Roll call 516

    H.R. 10515: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    American Relief Act, 2025

    Final passage · Failed · Economy and finance

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 18, 2024Roll call 515

    S. 759: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food

    Yea
  • Dec 18, 2024Roll call 514

    H.R. 8663: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments

    DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Technology

    Yea
  • Dec 18, 2024Roll call 513

    S. 3857: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act

    Final passage · Passed · Civil rights

    Yea
  • Dec 18, 2024Roll call 512

    S. 1351: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

    Final passage · Passed · Social safety net

    Yea
  • Dec 17, 2024Roll call 511

    H.R. 1101: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Lumbee Fairness Act

    Final passage · Passed · Civil rights

    Yea
  • Dec 17, 2024Roll call 510

    S. 3448: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed

    Yea
  • Dec 17, 2024Roll call 509

    H.R. 115: On Passage

    Midnight Rules Relief Act

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 17, 2024Roll call 508

    H.R. 115: On Motion to Recommit

    Midnight Rules Relief Act

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Dec 17, 2024Roll call 507

    H.Res. 1616: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 17, 2024Roll call 506

    H.Res. 1616: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 16, 2024Roll call 505

    S. 4077: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office".

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Dec 16, 2024Roll call 504

    S. 141: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

    Final passage · Passed · Defense and veterans, Healthcare, Social safety net

    Yea
  • Dec 16, 2024Roll call 503

    S. 3998: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice

    Yea
  • Dec 16, 2024Roll call 502

    H.R. 7213: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment

    Autism CARES Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Healthcare

    Yea
  • Dec 12, 2024Roll call 501

    S. 4199: On Passage

    JUDGES Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 11, 2024Roll call 500

    H.R. 5009: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment

    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

    Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Civil rights, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 11, 2024Roll call 499

    H.R. 9716: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Increasing Baseline Updates Act

    Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance

    Yea
  • Dec 10, 2024Roll call 498

    H.R. 9668: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    SHIELD Against CCP Act

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology

    Yea
  • Dec 10, 2024Roll call 497

    H.R. 7673: On Passage

    Liberty in Laundry Act

    Final passage · Passed · Energy

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 10, 2024Roll call 496

    S. 3613: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Dec 10, 2024Roll call 495

    H.Res. 1612: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 10, 2024Roll call 494

    H.Res. 1612: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 10, 2024Roll call 493

    S. 4367: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Education, Environment, Transportation

    Yea
  • Dec 6, 2024Roll call 492

    H.R. 5349: On Passage

    Crucial Communism Teaching Act

    Final passage · Passed · Education

    Yea
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 491

    H.Res. 1609: On Motion to Refer

    Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.

    Procedural · Passed · Crime and justice, Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 490

    H.Res. 1608: On Motion to Refer

    Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.

    Procedural · Passed · Crime and justice, Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 489

    H.R. 7198: On Passage

    Prove It Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 488

    H.R. 7198: On Motion to Recommit

    Prove It Act of 2024

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 487

    H.R. 7198: On Agreeing to the Amendment

    Prove It Act of 2024

    Amendment · Failed · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 486

    H.R. 9600: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 485

    H.R. 9598: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Immigration

    Yea
  • Dec 5, 2024Roll call 484

    S. 709: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Dec 4, 2024Roll call 483

    H.Res. 1602: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 4, 2024Roll call 482

    H.Res. 1602: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 4, 2024Roll call 481

    H.R. 8219: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act

    Final passage · Passed · Environment

    Yea
  • Dec 4, 2024Roll call 480

    H.R. 390: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

    Final passage · Passed · Environment

    Yea
  • Dec 3, 2024Roll call 479

    S. 3791: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Environment

    Yea
  • Nov 21, 2024Roll call 478

    H.Res. 915: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

    Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.

    Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration

    Not voting
  • Nov 21, 2024Roll call 477

    H.R. 9495: On Passage

    Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

    Final passage · Passed · Taxes

    NayWith their party
  • Nov 20, 2024Roll call 476

    H.Res. 1449: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

    Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.

    Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade

    Yea
  • Nov 20, 2024Roll call 475

    H.R. 8368: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration

    Yea
  • Nov 20, 2024Roll call 474

    H.R. 3012: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration

    Yea
  • Nov 19, 2024Roll call 473

    H.R. 1449: On Passage

    CLEAN Act

    Final passage · Passed · Energy

    NayWith their party
  • Nov 19, 2024Roll call 472

    H.R. 1449: On Motion to Recommit

    CLEAN Act

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Energy

    YeaWith their party
  • Nov 19, 2024Roll call 471

    H.R. 1449: On Agreeing to the Amendment

    CLEAN Act

    Amendment · Failed · Energy

    YeaWith their party
  • Nov 19, 2024Roll call 470

    H.R. 1449: On Agreeing to the Amendment

    CLEAN Act

    Amendment · Failed · Energy

    YeaWith their party
  • Nov 19, 2024Roll call 469

    H.Res. 1576: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Nov 19, 2024Roll call 468

    H.Res. 1576: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party

Bills

The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these

Introduced (28)

  • H.R. 9783: Improving Digital Identity Act of 2024
  • H.R. 9252: National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
  • H.R. 9205: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2024
  • H.R. 9145: Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act
  • H.R. 8964: Medical Records Access Fairness Act of 2024
  • H.R. 8759: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2024Cosponsor from another party
  • H.R. 8531: DASHBOARD Act of 2024
  • H.R. 7948: Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024
  • H.R. 7745: American Innovation Act
  • H.R. 7435: Autofill Act of 2024

See all 28

Cosponsored (215)

  • H.R. 10518: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
  • H.R. 10254: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building".
  • H.R. 10215: Our Homes, Our Votes Act
  • H.R. 9855: VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024
  • H.R. 9830: Fair Credit for American Hostages ActIntroduced by another party
  • H.R. 9723: National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024Introduced by another party
  • H.R. 9619: Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act
  • H.R. 9614: ENABLE ActIntroduced by another party
  • H.R. 9556: National STEM Week ActIntroduced by another party
  • H.R. 9497: AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024Introduced by another party

See all 215

Service

Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.

  • Representative for Illinois's 11th district

    January 3, 2021 – present · Democrat