Illinois
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Danny K. Davis

D

U.S. Representative · Illinois

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

950

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

950

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Davis's votes on electoral integrity reflect competing priorities between expanding ballot access and implementing citizenship verification measures, without a dominant ideological commitment to either transparency or restrictive safeguards.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Davis supports federal funding for drug enforcement and human trafficking prevention while opposing measures that increase criminal penalties, expand law enforcement authority, or restrict judicial discretion in sentencing.

Fiscal policy

86 actions

Davis demonstrates a consistent ideological opposition to expanding executive spending authority and reducing government expenditures, while remaining neutral on most routine appropriations and revenue measures.

Healthcare

34 actions

Davis votes consistently to expand government-funded healthcare programs and federal health infrastructure while opposing measures that reduce public health protections or federal healthcare support.

Education

27 actions

Davis's votes on education reflect support for parental transparency and pregnant student resources while opposing workforce training flexibility and accelerated financial aid processing.

Economy and labor

51 actions

Davis demonstrates a consistent commitment to expanding small business access to capital and competitive opportunity through regulatory modernization and targeted support for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Environment and energy

163 actions

Davis shows inconsistent environmental voting patterns, supporting some pollution control and conservation measures while opposing certain environmental protections and fossil fuel restrictions.

Immigration

52 actions

Davis's immigration votes reflect inconsistency between opposing restrictive enforcement measures while supporting limitations on asylum access and deportation procedures for certain immigrant populations.

National security and foreign policy

188 actions

Davis votes predominantly to strengthen military capabilities, border security, and counter-terrorism measures while opposing certain humanitarian and transparency-focused foreign policy initiatives.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Davis shows inconsistent positioning on civil rights questions, supporting protections against discrimination and violence while opposing measures restricting speech and religious freedoms, suggesting competing priorities rather than a coherent ideological framework on this pillar.

Social policy

24 actions

Davis demonstrates strong support for expansive social welfare programs, vulnerable population protections, and government-funded social services across veterans, families, children, and low-income beneficiaries.

Technology and data

35 actions

Davis supports centralized technology oversight and cybersecurity infrastructure investment but opposes consumer privacy protections and data restrictions alongside selective skepticism toward cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Davis's votes on civil liberties and government power lack coherent ideological consistency, reflecting a pattern of mixed priorities across privacy protection, speech freedom, and judicial oversight.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Davis's votes on government accountability and transparency show inconsistency, with support for some accountability measures like congressional censure and security personnel reporting standards, but opposition to multiple bills advancing regulatory oversight, executive review powers, and official accountability mechanisms.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

Davis demonstrates consistent support for federal investment in public infrastructure across transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband, parks, and scientific research.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Not voting

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Not voting

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Not voting

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted yes

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