# Raymond A. Lopez vs. Nicholas Sposato: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15th Ward) and [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **59.1%** of the 93 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [38](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/raymond-a-lopez-vs-nicholas-sposato#where-they-split)
- Share **2** committees
- Addressed each other **29** times in recorded meetings (13 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/raymond-a-lopez) | [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicholas-sposato) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $169,768 | $85,948 |
| Raised this term | $345,000 | $279,747 |
| From registered lobbyists | $58,933 | $30,250 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Raymond A. Lopez | Nicholas Sposato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | $8,000 | $7,500 |
| Willie Wilson | $8,500 | $5,500 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Raymond A. Lopez | Nicholas Sposato | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-140 authorizing Commissioner of Housing to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026243-authorizing-commissioner-housing-waive-debts-certain) | No | Yes | - |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [Call on Andrew Boutros to resign as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0026273-call-andrew-boutros-resign-u-s) | Yes | No | - |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024076-defining-prohibiting-installation-use-sweepstakes-machines) | Yes | No | - |
| Apr 15, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019933-require-sufficient-written-notice-landlord-prior) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 15, 2026 | [Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture securing Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024095-seventeenth-supplemental-indenture-securing-second-lien) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023327-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district-provide) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 501 N Sacramento Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018794-support-class-6-tax-incentive-property) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023325-first-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023328-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education-provide) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023326-third-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-park-district) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 18, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying Section 17-3-0207 to remove permit…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018183-title-17-modifying-remove-permit-requirements) | No | Yes | - |
| Jul 16, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-44-140 and 2-45-110 regarding property liens,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018149-regarding-property-liens-waivers-debt-transfer) | No | Yes | - |
| Jun 18, 2025 | [Historical landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex at 1622-1658 W 17th St…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010378-historical-landmark-st-adalbert-parish-complex) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 16, 2025 | [Issuance of financial assistance to 208 LaSalle Affordable L.P. and 208 LaSalle Market…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016003-issuance-financial-assistance-208-lasalle-affordable) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 16, 2025 | [Issuance of financial assistance to 111 Monroe Affordable L.P. and 111 Monroe Market…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016002-issuance-financial-assistance-111-monroe-affordable) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Standing Committee member name changes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0016380-chairmen-vice-chairmen-members-city-council) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2025-0016379-appointment-alderperson-anthony-quezada-35th-ward) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013671-titles-3-4-9-10-2025) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Revised redevelopment agreement with Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC to provide tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014205-revised-redevelopment-agreement-hudson-michigan-avenue) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Provision of TIF funds for redevelopment of Congress Theater by BR Congress Owner LLC,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014215-revised-redevelopment-agreement-br-congress-owner) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012442-refunding-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Issuance of City of Chicago Second Lien Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Project…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012441-issuance-city-chicago-second-lien-wastewater) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012432-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012431-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for allocation of tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012430-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-board-education) | No | Yes | - |
| Jun 12, 2024 | [CityKey Ordinance Change](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009432-modifying-regarding-use-storage-maintenance-information) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 17, 2024 | [Municipal Code Amendment of Scooter Sharing License at Chapter 9-130](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008378-modifying-regarding-scooter-sharing-business-license) | No | Yes | - |
| Mar 20, 2024 | [Support of Class L Tax incentive for property at 1565-1589 N Milwaukee Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007878-support-class-l-tax-incentive-property) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 13, 2023 | [Chicago City Council Commits to the National Fight for Parole for the 11 Million.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2023-0005289-call-federal-government-grant-parole-place) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 14 (2024 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005293-titles-2-3-9-11-14) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024, as amended](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005140-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2024-amended) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005294-titles-1-2-3-4-7) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005297-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-transit-authority-cta) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 7, 2023 | [Acquisition from Albertson's 11414 S. Halsted former Jewel Food Store](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005042-acquisition-property-11414-s-halsted-st) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 6, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002995-modifying-regarding-minimum-hourly-wage-occupations) | Yes | No | - |
| Sep 14, 2023 | [925 Amendment of 2023 appropriations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002925-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2023-fund) | No | Yes | - |
| Jul 19, 2023 | [Amendment to Salary Resolution regarding Chicago Police Department lateral and rehire…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0003064-salary-resolution-regarding-chicago-police-department) | No | Yes | - |
| Jul 19, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 regarding qualifications and appointment of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0001245-regarding-qualifications-appointment-inspector-general) | Yes | No | - |

> 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.

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