Official portrait of Betty McCollum
U.S. House · Minnesota, District 4

Betty McCollum

DDemocratIn this seat since January 3, 2001Term ends January 3, 2027This seat is on the ballot November 3, 2026.

Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, McCollum has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.

26 Yes · 34 No
Confirmed from the official record

The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.

This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.

The record in plain language

Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while McCollum is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. McCollum votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.

McCollum votes Yes on the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

On funding the government, McCollum votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.

McCollum votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.

Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. McCollum votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 24.

McCollum votes differently from most House Democrats on 2 of 60 Yes and No votes: No on the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and No on the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Votes on laws that passed

Most recent

Public Law 119-111 · Signed September 18, 2026Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.

House 262–159Senate 86–11Votes No
Public Law 119-110 · Signed September 16, 2026Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.

House 376–8Senate: without objectionVotes Yes
Public Law 119-109 · Signed September 16, 2026Local Access to Courts Act

Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.

House 378–10Senate: without objectionVotes Yes
Public Law 119-103 · Signed September 2, 2026Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.

House 370–48Senate 90–6Votes Yes

Most recent No votes

Public Law 119-111 · Signed September 18, 2026Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.

House 262–159Senate 86–11Votes No
Public Law 119-98 · Signed June 10, 2026Secure America Act

Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.

House 214–212Senate 52–47Votes No

Votes on a resolution that passed a law

Public Law 119-28 · Signed July 24, 2025Rescissions Act of 2025

Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.

House adopted H.Res. 590, 216–213Senate 51–48Votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed this law in the House

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.

From the official record

Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.

From this member’s press releases

From a secondary source

These are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.

19 excerpts

  1. Minnesota Congressional Delegation Contributes Images of Minnesota in 2026 for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

    “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”

    Named by: public law number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 100a6321e12ac532

  2. 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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 7c5f5861074c9480

  3. 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:”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 20f0a3e288d3064d

  4. 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):”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 597cbd3731f07df1

  5. 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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 0815a5f48cf40dea

  6. 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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 80e92ce03cce0281

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  1. 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”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 5168b14d30807ceb

  2. 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”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 5168b14d30807ceb

  3. 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:”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint a172d9238cf4de46

  4. 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:”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 4623fc20c0e6a0fd

  5. 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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 74f12de667f8dd2b

  6. Public Law 119-85January 21, 2026

    U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Passage of House Republicans' Legislation to Remove Boundary Waters Protections

    “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:”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8e5d5a0419aa0bb5

  7. 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.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint e729916618a437db

  8. 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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 3b221e6742df3873

  9. Congresswoman Betty McCollum on House Floor: Republican Government Funding Bill "A Terrible Deal for the American People"

    “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:”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 81fbdc272652050b

  10. Rep. McCollum to Host Listening Session: Impacts of Defunding Public Media and International Aid on Minnesotans

    “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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint e58d8400d53df46d

  11. 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.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint b546d57bca53b576

  12. 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:”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8511516cc386d058

  13. 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.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint bb4618e7f6547039

Member-requested spending

Confirmed from the official record

Congress printed 19 spending items this member requested, $21,994,000 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.

RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
Ramsey CountyPublic Law 119-74Wet Bulb Globe Tech Sensor NetworkDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$750,000
City of WoodburyPublic Law 119-74Woodbury Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$1,031,000
City of Saint PaulPublic Law 119-74Saint Paul Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$1,031,000
Washington CountyPublic Law 119-74Body-worn and Squad Car CamerasDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$1,031,000
City of Saint PaulPublic Law 119-74CCTV Improvement ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$1,031,000
Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper MidwestPublic Law 119-74Recidivism Reduction through Workforce ParticipationDOJ · OJP--Byrn eNone printed$1,031,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate MN City of Gem La Municipal Wat Project, PhasEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate MN City of Stillw Water TreatmeEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
Ramsey CountyPublic Law 119-74Wet Bulb Globe Tech Sensor NetworkDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$750,000
City of WoodburyPublic Law 119-74Woodbury Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,031,000
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RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
City of Saint PaulPublic Law 119-74Saint Paul Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,031,000
Washington CountyPublic Law 119-74Body-worn and Squad Car CamerasDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,031,000
City of Saint PaulPublic Law 119-74CCTV Improvement ProjectDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,031,000
Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper MidwestPublic Law 119-74Recidivism Reduction through Workforce ParticipationDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,031,000
MNPublic Law 119-75Weir Drive Reconstruction Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsMN$1,350,000
MNPublic Law 119-75CH 18 and Settlers Ridge Parkway ReconstructionDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsMN$250,000
City of Saint PaulPublic Law 119-75Hayden Heights Library Reconstruction Phase IIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundMN$3,150,000
City of MaplewoodPublic Law 119-75East Metro Public Safety Training Center Expansion ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundMN$2,000,000
City of Saint PaulPublic Law 119-75Burn Building Restoration and ReconstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundMN$1,250,000

6 rows here have the same law, recipient, purpose and amount as another row. The Congressional Record may print one item more than once. The count and the total include each row.

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 requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.

Online ads

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Campaign money

For the 2026 election cycle, McCollum's campaign reports receiving $1,251,583.36 and reports spending $1,307,804.78, as of July 22, 2026.

Confirmed from the official record
What the filing reports2026 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of July 22, 20262024 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of December 31, 2024
Money raised (total receipts)$1,251,583.36$1,789,789.09
Money spent (total disbursements)$1,307,804.78$1,542,549.43
Cash on hand (at the end of the period)$498,697.35$554,918.77
Debts (owed by the committee)$0.00$0.00

Where it comes from

Reported as received from2026 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of July 22, 20262024 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of December 31, 2024
Individuals, itemized$747,735.43$1,000,206.89
Individuals, unitemized$42,626.10$76,391.30
Other political committees$457,800.00$689,250.00
Party committees$1,000.00$1,916.67
The candidate, contributions$0.00$0.00
The candidate, loans$0.00$0.00

Committees

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Official portraitCongress.gov member directory · saved October 5, 2026 · Congressional Pictorial Directory
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House roll call 308 of 2026 (Russia and Iran sanctions law)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 284 of 2026 (Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 285 of 2026 (Local Access to Courts Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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