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U.S. Representative for Vermont (at large)

Becca Balint

Democrat 2nd term Up 2026
100LoyaltyMed 98
99AttendMed 98
9BipartMed 12
0BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.44

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House
Committees
  • Budget
  • Judiciary
Bills on
  • Health
  • Commerce
  • Sports and Recreation
Age
58

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Sponsored 19 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.

Where Balint has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

  • Budget · 10th in seniority on the minority side
  • Judiciary · 13th in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

None of Balint’s bills has left committee this Congress.

Talks most about

Not enough statements yet.

Where Balint breaks with Democrats

Method

Balint has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Balint broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
Jul 14, 2026 H.R. 139 Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
308–117
Jun 29, 2026 H.R. 7757 KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party Nay Passed
267–117
Jun 4, 2026 H.Con.Res. 84 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party Yea Failed
92–324
May 13, 2026 H.R. 1346 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party Yea Failed
112–309
May 12, 2026 H.R. 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
348–60
Apr 30, 2026 S. 4465 A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
261–111
Jan 22, 2026 H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party Nay Passed
341–88
Jan 14, 2026 H.R. 7006 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party Nay Passed
341–79

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Balint is saying

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026

    Vermont Congressional Delegation Announces Over $33.2 Million in Long-Awaited FEMA Funding to Support Flood Buyouts, Hazard Mitigation Across Vermont

    The Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), today announced the delivery of over $33.2 million in new federal funding,…

    “Over the last several years, our office has worked with Vermonters who were uprooted from their homes and left to navigate the complicated FEMA grant-making process while waiting far too long for a path forward.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

    Rep. Balint Introduces Bill to Strengthen Coordination Between 988 and 911 Call Centers

    U.S. Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL), a member of Congress’s bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, and Doris Matsui (CA-7), a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, today introduced the 988 and 911 Integration Act.

    “Especially during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I’m incredibly proud to be introducing the 988 and 911 Integration Act.”
  • Statement · Press release · Aug 21, 2026

    Vermont Congressional Delegation Calls on USPS to Address Persistent Shortfalls in Serving Vermonters

    Read and download the Delegation’s full letter to USPS Postmaster General Steiner.

    “As you know, the Postal Service’s Delivering for America ten-year plan was launched in 2021, supposedly to modernize and support the financial self-sustainability of the postal network. Five years into this plan, mail delivery service in Vermont is at an all-time low, staffing shortages in the state are pervasive, and…”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Balint voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.24· expected 0.50

Below expectations

Rank 358 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

How far Balint’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 19
  2. Action in committee 3
  3. Action beyond committee 0
  4. Passed chamber 0
  5. Became law 0

19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Balint’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Balint.

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 8 missed of 674

Voted on 666 of 674 roll calls; missed 8. Higher than 69% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
100/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 1 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 471 votes that split the parties. Higher than 98% of House members.

45% 100%
9/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −3

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 83% of House members.

0% 70%
−0.44

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 24 sponsored bills

Sponsored 24 (House median 25) · cosponsored 417 (median 289), 148 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, Sports and Recreation.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea share
Congress158 16%
Economics and Public Finance70 27%
Armed Forces & National Security61 33%
Energy38 32%
Crime and Law Enforcement33 36%
Environmental Protection33 42%
Government Operations and Politics29 48%
International Affairs26 88%
Public Lands and Natural Resources26 58%
Commerce25 72%
Show all 32 issues
IssueVotesYea share
Finance and Financial Sector25 60%
Immigration17 35%
Education16 25%
Agriculture and Food14 57%
Labor and Employment11 73%
Science, Technology, Communications10 90%
Health8 75%
Taxation8 75%
Transportation and Public Works8 88%
Law7 43%
Emergency Management6 83%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80%
Native Americans5 100%
Animals4 50%
Families4 50%
Housing and Community Development4 100%
Procedural4 75%
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 100%
Social Welfare3 67%
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50%
Water Resources Development2 100%
Government operations & elections1 0%

How often Balint voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
  2. DMaxine DexterOR-399%agreement
  3. DGreg CasarTX-3599%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Balint’s campaign raised $956K: $673K (70%) from individuals and $279K (29%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $626K.

Through Jul 22, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Balint

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 94.

Amounts, the top 10 and who else they fundPro

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Balint’s own leadership PAC: Courage PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

Historical record Pro Compare Balint’s measures across every Congress on file.

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, VT-ALDemocrat2023–present

Seat

State
Vermont
District
At large
Current term
2025–2027
Age
58

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-4115
1510 Longworth House Office Building
District offices
Brattleboro, Burlington
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