Betty McCollum
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The saved record holds 1,515 recorded votes by Betty McCollum, from 2001 to 2026.
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110th Congress, 2007 and 2008
116 Yes · 7 No · 5 Did not vote on 128 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
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What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 11 laws.
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19 excerpts
- Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule ActJune 24, 2026
“As part of Congress’s efforts to celebrate America's 250 th birthday, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act (P.L. 119-79) directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to create and prepare a congressional time capsule to be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center. The capsule is an opportunity for each state and territory delegation to provide a joint submission that provides”
- Secure America ActJune 10, 2026
Congresswoman McCollum Votes No on Republican's Blank Check for ICE and CBP
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a budget bill ( S.2 ) that provides another blank check for the Trump administration to continue to deploy ICE and Border Patrol agents across America without any oversight or accountability.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActApril 30, 2026
Congresswoman McCollum Votes No on 2026 Farm Bill
“Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation as it codifies cuts to SNAP nutrition assistance that Republicans first made in their budget law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:”
- Public Law 119-85April 16, 2026
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Condemns Senate Vote to Allow Foreign Mining Company to Pollute the BWCA
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Thursday upon Senate passage of H.J. Res. 140, which would allow foreign mining companies to begin toxic mineral extraction which would permanently pollute the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA):”
- Public Law 119-78February 9, 2026
McCollum Votes on D.C. Home Rule legislation (H.J. Res. 142)
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 142 which would override a tax reform made by D.C.’s elected City Council. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) runs out of funding in less than ten days.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Congresswoman McCollum voted no on the legislation.”
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- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 31, 2026
McCollum Announces $16.1 Million in Federal Funds for Thirteen East Metro Projects
“The funding was included in bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 6938; H.R. 7148) passed by the Senate today after House passage last week. After the chaos of last year, including the Trump government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history – this bipartisan legislation was stripped of partisan policies and will now become law when the president”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 31, 2026
McCollum Announces $16.1 Million in Federal Funds for Thirteen East Metro Projects
“The funding was included in bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 6938; H.R. 7148) passed by the Senate today after House passage last week. After the chaos of last year, including the Trump government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history – this bipartisan legislation was stripped of partisan policies and will now become law when the president”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 23, 2026
U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Domestic Provisions of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Upon passage of the measure, Ranking Member Betty McCollum issued the following statement:”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 22, 2026
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Defense Appropriations Minibus
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Upon passage of the temporary government funding measure, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement:”
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U.S. Rep. McCollum Votes No on Department of Homeland Security Funding
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7147). Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, voted no on the legislation.”
- Public Law 119-85January 21, 2026
“Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) issued the following statement on Wednesday following the passage of H.J. Res. 140, which would expose the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed to toxic acid mine drainage:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActDecember 18, 2025
McCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over People
“If Republicans are concerned about energy supply chains, they should start by repealing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which attacked tax credits and programs designed to strengthen our supply chains.”
- Epstein Files Transparency ActNovember 19, 2025
Congresswoman McCollum Votes to Release Epstein Files
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, by a vote of 427-1. Congresswoman McCollum voted in favor of the measure.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 13, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on H.R. 5371:”
- Rescissions Act of 2025August 6, 2025
“During a late-night vote on July 17, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, a recissions package sought by President Trump on a vote of 216-213. The law rescinds more than $9 billion in federal funding that had been passed on a bipartisan basis just months earlier.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025July 18, 2025
Rep. McCollum Statement on Rescissions Package
“H.R. 4 will also rescind critical foreign assistance funding that was appropriated by Congress on a bipartisan basis 4 months ago. This rescission will stop lifesaving food assistance for families, and core nutrition services for children under five.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 2, 2025
Rep. McCollum Joins Every Senate and House Democrat in Opposing the One Big Ugly Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the House of Representatives awaits the vote on Donald Trump’s massive budget reconciliation bill (HR1), also known as the One Big Ugly Bill, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Rep. McCollum Opposes Donald Trump's Tax Scam
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — After beginning debate at 2:45am on Thursday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Republicans’ massive budget reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on a vote of 215-214. All Democrats opposed the legislation.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 13 spending items this member requested, $16,089,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Gem La Municipal Wat Project, PhasEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Stillw Water TreatmeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Ramsey County | Public Law 119-74 | Wet Bulb Globe Tech Sensor NetworkDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $750,000 |
| City of Woodbury | Public Law 119-74 | Woodbury Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-74 | Saint Paul Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Washington County | Public Law 119-74 | Body-worn and Squad Car CamerasDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-74 | CCTV Improvement ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest | Public Law 119-74 | Recidivism Reduction through Workforce ParticipationDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | Weir Drive Reconstruction Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $1,350,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | CH 18 and Settlers Ridge Parkway ReconstructionDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $250,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-75 | Hayden Heights Library Reconstruction Phase IIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $3,150,000 |
| City of Maplewood | Public Law 119-75 | East Metro Public Safety Training Center Expansion ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $2,000,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-75 | Burn Building Restoration and ReconstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $1,250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
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