U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 7th District
Danny K. Davis
Position · −0.49
- In office
- House 1997–now
29 years in CongressMore senior than 94% of the House - Breaks on
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Bills on
- Health
- Social Welfare
- Families
- Age
- 85
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- DJason Friedman$2.5M
- DThomas Fisher$928K
- DMelissa Conyears-Ervin$825K
- DLa Shawn K Ford$722K
- DRichard Boykin$457K
Bottom line
Where Davis has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Work and Welfare (Ways and Means)
- Ways and Means · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7529 Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Davis breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Davis voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Davis 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 Davis is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 364 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Davis’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 17
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 16 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 610 (median 289), 301 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Social Welfare, Families.
- H.Res. 1577 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Health · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10429 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8887 Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1432 Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.Social Welfare · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1371 Expressing support for a "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.Health · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7529 Fresh Starts for Foster Youth ActProvides support services and resources for youth transitioning out of foster care. AI-readFamilies · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 7690 Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support ActEducation · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7689 Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance ActEducation · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 67 | 31% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 58 | 31% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 34% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% |
| Commerce | 25 | 72% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| International Affairs | 23 | 87% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 23 | 48% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 1 | 0% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Davis 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
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DAl GreenTX-999%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Davis most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Davis’s campaign raised $92K: $43K (46%) from individuals and $26K (28%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $90K.
Through Jun 30, 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 Davis
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 12.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Davis 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 inDavis’s own leadership PAC: Urban Progress Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Davis’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-7Democrat1997–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 85
Committees and roles
- Ways and Means
- Health
- Work and Welfare Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5006
2159 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Chicago
- Website
- davis.house.gov
- CongressmanDKDavis
- YouTube
- dannykdavis07
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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