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U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 3rd District

Delia C. Ramirez

Democrat 2nd term Up 2026
99LoyaltyMed 98
95AttendMed 98
7BipartMed 12
3BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.50

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House
Breaks on
Finance and Financial Sector 8% · Environmental Protection 4%
Committees
Homeland Security · Veterans' Affairs
Bills on
Immigration · Armed Forces and National Security · Government Operations and Politics
Age
43

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Where Ramirez has influence

Roles

Bills on the move

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

Talks most about

Stories in Ramirez’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Ramirez breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Ramirez voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

  1. Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
  2. Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
  3. Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
09/16/26 H.R. 9340 Ratepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · The bill requires state utility regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider implementing a standard to hold certain large-load…Broke w/ party Nay Passed
417–3
09/16/26 H.R. 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party Nay Passed
352–72
09/01/26 H.R. 6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
370–48
07/22/26 H.R. 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
232–199
07/14/26 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
06/04/26 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
05/20/26 H.R. 5317 Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
393–16
05/15/26 H.R. 8469 Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party Nay Passed
400–15

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

What Ramirez is saying

All 15 statements and posts
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

    Ramirez, Jayapal, and García Urge the Trump Administration to Respect Brazil’s Electoral Process

    Led letter urging Trump administration to respect Brazil's electoral process.

    “Over the course of President Trump’s second term, we have seen U.S. officials engage in a sustained, multifaceted campaign of interference and destabilization in Brazil.”

    International AffairsAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

    Ramirez, Garcia Host Election Protection Roundtable with Local Advocates, Election Officials

    Hosted roundtable on election security and polling location safety with local officials.

    “In the face of an authoritarian attack on our democracy, it is up to an intergovernmental coalition to protect our elections and ensure every person’s vote is counted and represented. It is up to us to roll up our sleeves and step into the work of cooperation, organizing, and solidarity to protect our democracy.”

    Election SecurityAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

    Ramirez, Civil Society, & Community Leaders Announce Community-led Legislation to Dismantle DHS, Abolish ICE, Reimagine Community Safety

    Introduced legislation to dismantle Department of Homeland Security and abolish ICE.

    “Today, I am proud to announce the Reimagining Safety Act, a community-led roadmap to establish the Department of Community Safety, dismantle DHS, abolish ICE and CBP, and reinvest resources in our communities.”

    ImmigrationAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 8, 2026

    On the first anniversary of “Operation Midway Blitz,” Ramirez, Members of the Illinois Delegation Lead Call for Accountability, Oversight Into DHS Excessive Force

    Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee on Homeland Security, led 8 members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in requesting that the Office of the Inspector General investigate…

    “Enforcement actions across the country — from Illinois to Minnesota to Virginia — reveal a consistent pattern that goes beyond ICE: agents use reckless and unlawful force and then DHS issues public statements justifying the use of force that are repeatedly proven false or highly misleading. We are deeply concerned that…”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

    Ramirez, Pressley Investigate “Project Homecoming” Fraud and Corruption

    Today, Congressmembers Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee of Homeland Security, and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led 22 colleagues in opening an investigation into the fraud, corruption, and coercion of…

    “While coercing departures, especially if immigrants are pursuing lawful claims for asylum and other immigration benefits, is repugnant, a credible repatriation support program would deliver on its promised benefits, humanely support immigrants transitioning out of the United States, embrace transparency, and be free of…”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

    Ramirez, Dean Introduce Bill to Ban ICE Use of “Shock Gloves”

    Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee of Homeland Security, and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) introduced H.R 10226, the No Shock Act, to ban the use of “shock gloves” by U.S.…

    “For years, DHS has spent billions of taxpayer dollars to amass paramilitary weapons while simultaneously attempting to shield itself and its agents from accountability. Using surveillance tech and tools of torture, DHS has already proven its capacity to perpetrate state-sanctioned abuse and arbitrary cruelty. Under no…”

    Mentions H.R. 10226

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.44· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 280 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

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

  1. Introduced 19
  2. Action in committee 10
  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 Ramirez’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 Ramirez.

95/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 33 missed of 674

Voted on 641 of 674 roll calls; missed 33. Lower than 82% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
99/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 62 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 463 votes that split the parties. Higher than 79% of House members.

45% 100%
7/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ −5

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 94% of House members.

0% 70%
−0.50

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 28 sponsored bills

Sponsored 28 (House median 25) · cosponsored 540 (median 289), 86 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Armed Forces and National Security, Government Operations and Politics.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea shareWith party
Congress154 16% Pro
Economics and Public Finance62 26% Pro
Armed Forces and National Security60 35% Pro
Energy36 28% Pro
Environmental Protection33 42% Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement32 25% Pro
Government Operations and Politics30 47% Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources27 56% Pro
International Affairs25 72% Pro
Finance and Financial Sector24 46% Pro
Commerce21 71% Pro
Immigration16 31% Pro
Agriculture and Food14 57% Pro
Education12 25% Pro
Labor and Employment11 64% Pro
Science, Technology, Communications11 91% Pro
Health8 75% Pro
Transportation and Public Works8 88% Pro
Emergency Management7 86% Pro
Taxation7 71% Pro
Law6 33% Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80% Pro
Native Americans5 100% Pro
Animals4 50% Pro
Families4 50% Pro
Housing and Community Development4 100% Pro
Procedural4 75% Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 67% Pro
Social Welfare3 67% Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50% Pro
Water Resources Development2 100% Pro
Government operations & elections1 0% Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. DSummer L. LeePA-1299%agreement
  2. DAlexandria Ocasio-CortezNY-1499%agreement
  3. DAyanna PressleyMA-799%agreement
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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Ramirez’s campaign raised $1.5M: $1.0M (71%) from individuals and $371K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $946K.

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.

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Who funds Ramirez

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 108.

Amounts, the top 10 and who else they fundPro

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Ramirez’s own leadership PAC: Rooted & Ready PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

Historical recordPro

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, IL-3Democrat2023–present

Seat

District
3
Current term
2025–2027
Age
43

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-5701
1523 Longworth House Office Building
District offices
West Chicago, Chicago

Elsewhere

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