# Pat Dowell vs. Lamont J. Robinson: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward) and [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **86%** of the 86 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-lamont-j-robinson#where-they-split)
- Share **2** committees
- Addressed each other **13** times in recorded meetings (4 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
- Share **72** campaign donors (4% overlap)

**Chart:** [Pat Dowell vs. Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-lamont-j-robinson/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-lamont-j-robinson/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-lamont-j-robinson/embed)

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## Campaign money

|  | [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/pat-dowell) | [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/lamont-j-robinson) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $44,927 | $33,093 |
| Raised this term | $758,353 | $480,976 |
| From registered lobbyists | $101,650 | $58,300 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Pat Dowell | Lamont J. Robinson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $21,000 | $30,500 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Pat Dowell | Lamont J. Robinson | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-8 by adding new Section 2-8-036 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026270-adding-new-regarding-ordinance-requirements-issuance) | Yes | No | - |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015584-title-2-e-5-adding-new) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0017549-entitling-employers-occupations-where-gratuities-customary) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 20, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021100-titles-2-4-6-7-8) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 19, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) | Yes | No | - |
| Oct 16, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-3-0500 by designating 4400-5099 N Broadway as…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016698-designating-n-broadway-pedestrian-street-app) | No | Yes | - |
| Jun 18, 2025 | [Mass Gatherings and Curfew](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016732-regarding-declaration-curfew-mass-gatherings-custody) | Yes | No | - |
| May 7, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 19, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010990-maximum-speed-limit-25-miles-hour) | No | Yes | - |
| Sep 18, 2024 | [Execution of professional services agreement with Urban Land Institute for advisory…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010968-execution-professional-services-agreement-urban-land) | No | Yes | - |
| May 22, 2024 | [First amendment to redevelopment agreement with NP Avenue O LLC to provide tax increment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008340-first-redevelopment-agreement-np-avenue-o) | No | Yes | - |
| Sep 14, 2023 | [Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0001455-acquisition-property-s-burley-avenue-e) | No | Yes | Pat Dowell $500 |

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. "Money near the vote" is money from interests tied to that legislation in the year before it.

See also [closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies) and the [Council network](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network).

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