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Representative for Illinois District 6

Born

November 23, 1971

Age 54

Phone

(202) 225-4561

Office

2440 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 6

Sean Casten

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Voting Record — 617

Yes44%

No55%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 6

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Sean Casten

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 6

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Sean's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 50 sponsored · 164 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov9m ago(source)

A Glen Ellyn constituent was receiving reduced Social Security disability benefits because the SSA had not updated its records after their Workers’ Compensation case closed. My team worked with the agency to review the case. The SSA updated the record and increased the constituent’s benefits.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov1d ago(source)

Applications are now open for congressional nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies! Visit my website for more information about the application and the appointment process. casten.house.gov/services/mil...

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov1d ago(source)

This National Literacy Month, I’m grateful to the libraries in IL-06 that help foster a love of reading. From Wheaton to Prairie Trails, each of these institutions plays a critical part in expanding access to books, supporting lifelong learning, and strengthening our communities.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov2d ago(source)

I had the pleasure of honoring my latest Constituent Spotlight, Cindy Crosby, for her decades of volunteer service at The Morton Arboretum. As a dragonfly monitoring group leader, prairie restoration volunteer and educator she inspires people to protect and appreciate our local biodiversity.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov2d ago(source)

I joined Senators Whitehouse and Merkley to introduce the Environmental Health Restoration Act to restore the EPA’s mission and reinstate protections for our health and environment. I’ll keep fighting to protect our clean air, water, and communities. Read more about the bill here: buff.ly/QI84lsQ

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov3d ago(source)

I was proud to join Garden Center Services in celebrating the grand opening of the Garden Apartments in Worth, providing adults with disabilities the opportunity to live independently in safe, affordable housing. This is an important step toward building more inclusive communities.

Worth has a new home for disabled residents - The Reporter

The long-awaited ribbon cutting for the new Garden Center Services apartment complex for adults with disabilities took place the morning of Sept. 9 in Worth.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov4d ago(source)

The 2026 Congressional App Challenge application is now open! The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/congressiona...

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov5d ago(source)

When a former federal employee in Westmont experienced delays in receiving retirement benefits, they turned to my office for help. My team reached out to the Social Security Administration to advocate on their behalf, and the constituent began receiving their monthly benefits of $2,400.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov6d ago(source)

I visited Mariano's in Lombard to meet with store employees and the Kroger Health team. Their team shared how they partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and non-profits in the Chicagoland area to give back to the community.

Sean Casten@casten.house.gov6d ago(source)

I'm proud to have helped secure $500,000 in federal funding for the Lake Michigan Regional Water Supply Initiative, which will help strengthen our local water infrastructure and ensure communities in DuPage County have access to safe, reliable water for generations to come.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20260910/news/dupage-water-commission-gets-more-federal-money-for-new-lake-michigan-water-project/

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 17(source)

Yesterday, alongside Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, I introduced the Environmental Health Restoration Act to restore a commitment to science-based environmental protection at the EPA. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Casten, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Restore EPA’s Core Mission | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Sean Casten

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 16(source)

I’m voting NO on the Russia sanctions bill. This bill gives the President too much unchecked power at a time when Americans are already paying the price for his reckless tariffs. Here’s why I can’t support it:

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 16(source)

I pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for answers about billions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales routed through a Qatari bank account and who ultimately has access to those funds. The American people deserve transparency about where this money is going and who is benefiting from it.

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 15(source)

I pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent today for answers about the hundreds of millions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales routed through a Qatari bank account and who ultimately has access to those funds. The American people deserve transparency about where their money is going.

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 15(source)

We need an economy that lowers costs, creates good-paying jobs, and strengthens our energy future. That's why I joined my colleagues at SEEC Institute to spearhead the Thriving Economy Project, helping develop solutions to expand access to affordable financing and accelerate clean energy projects.

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 14(source)

Last week, I joined Elmhurst University students, faculty, and leadership to celebrate the $950,000 in federal funding I secured for new research and classroom equipment in the university’s Health Sciences Building. www.dailyherald.com/20260913/new...

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Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 14(source)

I visited Quinlan & Fabish Music Co. in Burr Ridge to learn more about their work supporting school music programs and students across the Midwest. We also discussed the impact of the 25% tariffs on brass instruments, parts, accessories and the potential consequences for school programs.

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 14(source)

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Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 12(source)

This morning, I joined the DuPage Water Commission and DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference members to celebrate $500,000 in federal funding I helped secure for a landmark regional infrastructure project.

Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 11(source)

Earlier this year, I visited the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum’s traveling 9/11 exhibit. The exhibit teaches younger generations about the impact of September 11, 2001 and tells the story of how America came together after the terrorist attacks.

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Sponsored Bills(50)

H.R. 10539 (119th)
To amend the Federal Power Act to improve the electric grid through the integration of local…
H.R. 10488 (119th)
To restore and strengthen the obligation of the Environmental Protection Agency to protect h…
H.R. 10425 (119th)
To restore and strengthen the obligation of the Environmental Protection Agency to protect h…
H.R. 9732 (119th)
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class share str…
H.R. 9399 (119th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for criminal penalties for a person who pr…

Cosponsored Bills(164)

H.R. 10429 (119th)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in …
Joined: 2026-09-16
H.R. 10160 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve mental health care for veterans throu…
Joined: 2026-08-27
H.R. 10125 (119th)
NO PROFIT Act
Joined: 2026-08-20
H.R. 10073 (119th)
To assist in the conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries, and for…
Joined: 2026-08-10
H.R. 9808 (119th)
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-07-21

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Voting History

617 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-09-01	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-08-31	S. 32 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-08-31	S. 307 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-21	H. Res. 1438 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-21	H.R. 1118 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-20	H.R. 8823 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-20	H.R. 4541 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-16	H.R. 9237 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-16	H.R. 5362 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕↔	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-14	H.R. 1181 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-14	H.R. 1181 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-14	H.R. 139 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-14	H. Res. 1423 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-14	H. Res. 1423 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-13	H.R. 8897 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-13	H.R. 3106 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1399 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-30	H. Con. Res. 108 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1398 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1398 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-29	H.R. 7128 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-29	H.R. 7757 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-06-25	H.R. 2478 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 915 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 7401 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	S. 629 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H. Res. 1335 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H.R. 9238 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8312 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 7892 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H.R. 5408 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8428 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8466 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-05	H.R. 2913 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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