- Ms. Betty McCollum
- Current Democratic Representative
- Minnesota District 04
- Official Website
Voting record, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Attendance is the share of roll calls held while the member was in office on which they voted Yea, Nay or Present. A party-line vote is a roll call on which a majority of Republicans voted against a majority of Democrats. Voting with the Democratic majority is the share of the member’s cast votes on those roll calls that matched that majority.
Last 10 votes cast
| Date | Measure | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act | On Passage | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
Votes against the Democratic majority
| Date | Measure | Member voted | Party majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | H.R. 5625Cashless Bail Reporting Act | Yea | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | H.R. 1346Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act | Yea | Nay |
Source: Congress.gov API · through the House’s last vote, Sep 16, 2026 · House Clerk roll calls
Bills, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Sponsored counts every bill and resolution the member introduced; cosponsored excludes withdrawn cosponsorships. A cross-party cosponsorship is cosponsoring a measure whose sponsor belongs to another party. The last figure is the share of the member’s H.R. or S. bills with at least one cosponsor from another party.
Policy areas of the bills sponsored or cosponsored
| Policy area | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 63 | |
| Government Operations and Politics | 46 | |
| Taxation | 32 | |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | |
| International Affairs | 30 |
Policy areas are assigned by the Congressional Research Service, one per bill. Top five shown.
Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS · as of Oct 27, 2026
Sponsored legislation, newest first
Includes earlier Congresses; the figures above cover the current one.
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HR.10576 - 2026-09-24
Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2026 -
HR.10395 - 2026-09-15
Critical Materials Future Act of 2025 -
HRES.1484 - 2026-08-17
Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day". -
HRES.1463 - 2026-07-27
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month". -
HR.8016 - 2026-03-19
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 -
HR.7545 - 2026-02-12
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act -
HR.5521 - 2025-09-19
Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 -
HR.5328 - 2025-09-11
Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025 -
HRES.658 - 2025-08-15
Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2025, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day". -
HRES.613 - 2025-07-25
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month". -
HR.2976 - 2025-04-21
Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act -
HR.2977 - 2025-04-21
MRRRI Act -
HR.588 - 2025-01-21
Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act -
HR.9571 - 2024-09-12
CARE Act -
HRES.1397 - 2024-07-30
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month". -
HR.8074 - 2024-04-18
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024 -
HR.7289 - 2024-02-07
MRRRI Act -
HRES.750 - 2023-09-29
Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life. -
HR.5021 - 2023-07-27
Securing American Critical Minerals Act of 2023 -
HRES.619 - 2023-07-26
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
Votes by issue, 119th Congress
This is not a left–right score. A vote against the party can come from either side of it; the list below shows who else voted the same way.
| Issue | Votes | With the Democratic majority | Against both parties | With the Republican majority | Rank among Democrats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 59 | 98.3% | 0 | 0 | 44th of 219 |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 57 | 96.5% | 2 | 0 | 97th of 218 |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 93.1% | 1 | 1 | 21st of 213 |
| Energy | 29 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (130) |
| International Affairs | 26 | 96.2% | 0 | 0 | 51st of 213 |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 96.0% | 0 | 1 | 109th of 213 |
| Government Operations and Politics | 25 | 88.0% | 0 | 0 | 148th of 214 |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 24 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (145) |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 23 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (68) |
| Commerce | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (73) |
| Congress | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (70) |
| Immigration | 15 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (126) |
| Education | 14 | 92.9% | 0 | 0 | 116th of 199 |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (137) |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 91.7% | 1 | 0 | 109th of 198 |
| Other issues (15)Fewer than 10 votes each: Taxation, Transportation and Public Works, Labor and Employment, Emergency Management, Health, Law, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Housing and Community Development, Animals, Foreign Trade and International Finance, Social Welfare, Families, Water Resources Development, Arts, Culture, Religion | 66 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | — |
Rank: 1st = voted with the Democratic majority most often on that issue, among House Democrats who cast at least 10 votes on it.
Votes against the Democratic majority, by issue
Armed Forces and National Security · 2
- Jul 21, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 8800 · National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Voted Yea; most of both parties voted Nay. Also voting Yea: 5 other Democrats: Jake Auchincloss, Shomari Figures, Chrissy Houlahan, Marilyn Strickland, George Whitesides; 59 Republicans. - Dec 10, 2025 · S. 1071 · To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 93 other Democrats; 18 Republicans.
Crime and Law Enforcement · 2
- May 14, 2026 · H.R. 5625 · Cashless Bail Reporting Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 95 other Democrats. - Jun 12, 2025 · S. 331 · HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 102 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie.
Environmental Protection · 1
- May 13, 2026 · H.R. 1346 · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 94 other Democrats.
Science, Technology, Communications · 1
- Jul 14, 2026 · H.R. 139 · Sunshine Protection Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 94 other Democrats; 22 Republicans.
How these are counted
Each roll call takes the policy area the Library of Congress gave the bill it is about; a vote on an amendment counts under its bill. 468 of the House’s 676 roll calls this Congress have an issue. Left out as procedural (208): votes on House rules and the previous question, motions to recommit or adjourn, quorum calls and the Speaker election. “With the Democratic majority” counts every issue vote on which most Democrats voted the same way, Yea or Nay. “Against both parties” = most Democrats and most Republicans voted one way and this member the other. “With the Republican majority” = a party-line vote (most of each party on opposite sides) on which this member sided with the Republicans. Independents count with the party they caucus with.
Source: votes: Congress.gov API / Clerk of the House · issue areas: Library of Congress policy areas · votes through Sep 16, 2026
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role | Side | Seniority rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Appropriations | Member | Minority | 6 |
| Defense | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 |
| Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies | Member | Minority | 2 |
Seniority rank is the member’s order among their own party’s members on that committee; 1 is the most senior.
Source: congress-legislators (CC0) · as of Oct 27, 2026
Floor remarks, 119th Congress
A day can hold several Record items, so the item counts can exceed the days. Extensions of Remarks are statements a House member submits for the Record rather than speaks on the floor.
Source: GovInfo Congressional Record · Record issues through Oct 22, 2026
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| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 110th Congress | 2007–2009 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 109th Congress | 2005–2007 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 108th Congress | 2003–2005 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
| 107th Congress | 2001–2003 | House of Representatives | Representative | Minnesota (MN) | 4 |
Elections
Elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000; reelected to each succeeding Congress.1
The election history as listed in the Congressional Directory.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
Campaign money, 2025–26 election cycle
Where the money came from
| Source | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemizeddonors giving more than $200 in the cycle, named in filings | $885,451 | 57.5% | |
| Individuals, unitemized$200 or less in the cycle, not named | $52,296 | 3.4% | |
| PACs and other committees | $592,843 | 38.5% | |
| Party committees | $1,000 | 0.1% | |
| All other receiptstransfers, loans, refunds and offsets | $7,424 | 0.5% |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures reported by groups not tied to the campaign: $10 supporting this candidate, $0 opposing. Details on FEC.gov
More on this campaign’s money
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Who gave, 2025–26 election cycle
Individual contributions by size
| Contribution size | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $68,849 | 8.6% | |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $22,226 | 2.8% | |
| $500 to $999.99 | $54,695 | 6.8% | |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $118,028 | 14.8% | |
| $2,000 and over | $536,234 | 67.0% |
From the FEC’s contribution-size summary, which is compiled separately from the campaign’s totals, so these rows need not add up to the individual receipts on the Overview.
Top 10 states, itemized contributions
| State | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| MN (home state) | $329,170 | |
| CA | $86,000 | |
| VA | $73,750 | |
| FL | $35,200 | |
| DC | $34,250 | |
| TX | $19,000 | |
| NY | $17,500 | |
| MD | $16,200 | |
| WA | $15,540 | |
| NV | $15,500 |
Top employers of individual donors
| Employer named by donors | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | $60,250 | |
| EO SOLUTIONS | $28,000 | |
| COLLABORATION.AI | $21,000 | |
| HOLLAND & KNIGHT | $14,000 | |
| CZINGER VEHICLES | $14,000 | |
| STARKEY | $14,000 | |
| MISCO | $14,000 | |
| RION INC. | $14,000 | |
| NORTH WIND | $11,500 | |
| HEARTLAND REALTY INVESTORS | $10,500 |
Contributions from individuals who listed that employer, itemized only. Companies themselves cannot give to a federal candidate’s campaign.
Entries that name no employer, as written on the filings: RETIRED $82,275 · SELF-EMPLOYED $26,612 · NONE $16,610.
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Personal financial disclosures
Stock trades (periodic transaction reports)
None filed in 2025 or 2026.
The annual report lists assets, income and debts for the prior year and is due May 15; an extension of up to 90 days is allowed. A periodic transaction report lists a trade of more than $1,000 and is due within 45 days of it.
Source: Clerk of the House, financial disclosures · as of Oct 27, 2026
Profile
Facts from official records. The small numbers open each fact’s source.
At a glance
| Born | July 12, 19541,2 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, MN1,2 |
| Home town listed | Saint Paul, MN1 |
| Party | Democratic1 |
| In the House since | January 3, 20012 |
Education
- A.A., Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 1980
- B.S., College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN, 1987
As listed in the Congressional Directory.1
Professional history
- Teacher and sales manager
- Member, North St. Paul City Council, 1986-92
- Member, Minnesota House of Representatives, 1992-2000
- Member, National Council on the Arts
As the member’s office lists it in the Congressional Directory, in that order.1
Biographical Directory entry
MCCOLLUM, Betty, A Representative from Minnesota; born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., July 12, 1954; graduated from South St. Paul High School, St. Paul, Minn., 1972; A.A., Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 1980; B.A., College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn., 1987; member of the Minnesota state house of representatives, 1992-2001; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Seventh and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2001-present).2
The official summary kept by the House and Senate historians, word for word.
Offices
Washington, DC
2426 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2304
202-225-6631
Local office
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul, MN | 661 LaSalle Street, Suite 110 | 651-224-9191 |
Office list: congress-legislators (CC0), as of Oct 27, 2026.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Office of the Historian, U.S. House (History, Art & Archives).
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
