U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 4th District
Betty McCollum
Position · −0.42
- In office
- House 2001–now
25 years in CongressMore senior than 92% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- International Affairs
- Government Operations and Politics
- Environmental Protection
- Age
- 72
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RPaul Xiong$61K
- RPaul Wikstrom$28K
Bottom line
Ranking member of the Defense subcommittee (Appropriations).
Where McCollum has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Defense (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of McCollum’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in McCollum’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where McCollum breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where McCollum voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where McCollum broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What McCollum is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Condemned Trump administration's $810 million rescission of health care and housing funds.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Congresswoman McCollum, Senator Tina Smith Secure Funding for Local Water Infrastructure
Secured $1.092 million EPA grant for Gem Lake water infrastructure.
“In the East Metro, we understand just how vital safe drinking water is to the health of our community.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers
Voted against bill granting expanded tariff powers to the president.
“For a president who says he supports Ukraine, he has inexplicably delayed release the $400 million dollars that Congress appropriated last spring to support Ukraine. President Trump must immediately release these funds that are so desperately needed to defend Ukraine from Russia’s aggression.”
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Representatives McCollum and Van Epps Introduce Bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish pilot program for domestic critical mineral processing.
“Securing a domestic critical mineral supply chain is essential for manufacturing clean energy technologies.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Congresswoman McCollum Votes Present on Motion to Table Trump Impeachment
Voted present on motion to table Trump impeachment resolution.
“The House of Representatives has a duty under the Constitution to hold a president accountable for illegal conduct. This obligation begins with a transparent process of Congressional hearings, investigations, and subpoenas. However, the Republican majority controlling this Congress will not allow that work to move…”
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Congresswoman McCollum Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota congressional delegation, released the following statement reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill McCollum voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 400 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far McCollum’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 9
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
9 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 8 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 13 sponsored billsSponsored 13 (House median 25) · cosponsored 403 (median 289), 179 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Government Operations and Politics, Environmental Protection.
- H.R. 10576 Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10395 Critical Materials Future Act of 2025Energy · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1484 Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 17, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1463 Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8016 Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026Regulates and establishes accountability measures for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5521 Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025International Affairs · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7545 Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5328 Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025Native Americans · Introduced Sep 11, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 25 | 56% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 24 | 75% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 15 | 27% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Health | 7 | 71% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often McCollum voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DHakeem S. JeffriesNY-899%agreement
- DKatherine M. ClarkMA-599%agreement
- DJennifer L. McClellanVA-499%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members McCollum most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle McCollum’s campaign raised $1.3M: $790K (63%) from individuals and $458K (37%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $499K.
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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds McCollum
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 108.
- 3m Company Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave McCollum this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inMcCollum’s own leadership PAC: Bringing Everyone Together Through Advocacy. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare McCollum’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MN-4Democrat2001–present
Seat
- State
- Minnesota
- District
- 4
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 72
Committees and roles
- Appropriations
- Defense Ranking Member
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6631
2426 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- St. Paul
- Website
- mccollum.house.gov
- repbettymccollum
- repbettymccollum
- YouTube
- BMcCollum04
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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