Representative · state

Chris Welch

Representative since — · re-elected
#DemocraticIncumbent55 yearsBorn 1971-02-06

Emanuel Christopher Welch, known as Chris Welch, is an American lawyer and politician who is the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A Democrat, he represents the 7th district in Cook County, which includes all or parts of River Forest, Forest Park, Maywood, Broadview, Bellwood, Hillside, Westchester, La Grange Park, and Berkeley.

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Attendance
99.19355%
1722 of 1736 votes
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Section · Voting record
20 recent votes
Each vote distinguished: cast / abstained / missed.
Attended
1722/ 1736
Missed
14/ 1736
Abstained
0/ 1736
Attendance
99%
With Party
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Data pending
Recent votes
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YEA
PROP TX-SETTLEMENT/VALUATION
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YEA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
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YEA
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS
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YEA
PROP TX-HISTORIC RESIDENCE
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
DCEO-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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YEA
FINANCE-FUND TRANSFERS
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
CREATIVE ECONOMY TASK FORCE
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
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YEA
DCEO-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Section · Campaign finance
Funding breakdown
Campaign contributions by source type. Data from FEC and state disclosures.
$0.0M
Total raised
Top: Unknown
Individual 100%
Individual
Corporate/PAC
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Section · Committees & bodies
Where they sit
Committee and chamber memberships as recorded by Open States. Ended memberships are shown as ended, never as current.

  • HouseMember · since 2013-01-11
  • DemocraticMember · current
Section · Contact
Public offices
Official contact details on the public record — so you can reach them.

  • capitolRoom 300, Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706 · 217-782-5350
  • district10055 W. Roosevelt Road Suite E, Westchester, IL 60154 · 708-450-1000
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Public records on Chris Welch — votes, promises, funding, legal cases. Every datapoint cites its source.

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Profile · Contact

Contact & Digital Presence

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Email
repwelch@emanuelchriswelch.com
Section · Coverage analysis

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Profile · Staff

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Profile · Voting History

Complete Voting Record

Every recorded roll-call vote, exactly as cast. The position and the measure's outcome are shown as facts — the platform does not grade them.
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2024-11-20
YES
HB 4636PROP TX-SETTLEMENT/VALUATION
passed
2024-11-20
YES
SB 688LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
passed
2024-11-20
YES
SB 3410DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS
passed
2024-11-20
YES
SB 2703PROP TX-HISTORIC RESIDENCE
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 3144DCEO-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4582FINANCE-FUND TRANSFERS
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4959CREATIVE ECONOMY TASK FORCE
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 3144DCEO-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 3144DCEO-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
SB 2849UNMANNED AIRCRAFT REGULATION
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
SB 251$DOR
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4959CREATIVE ECONOMY TASK FORCE
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
failed
2024-05-29
YES
HB 4951NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT TAX
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 4615CAMPGROUND HOT TUBS
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 4261AGING-OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 5511PROCUREMENT-BID PREFERENCE
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 4926LANDLORD-TENANT CREDIT REPORT
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 5005EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAMS
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 3521INS-SURPLUS LINE/FARM MUTUAL
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 3521INS-SURPLUS LINE/FARM MUTUAL
passed
2024-05-28
YES
HB 4660MECHANICS LIEN-NOTICE
passed
Profile · Endorsements

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Profile · Stock Act

Stock Trade Disclosures

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Profile · Lobbying

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Profile · Network

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Profile · In the news

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