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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 6
Sean Casten
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Voting Record — 498
Yes41%
No57%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align99%
Cross-party1%
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Sean Casten
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 6
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Sean's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 44 sponsored · 150 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The Trump Administration has effectively halted the National Climate Assessment (NCA), a congressionally mandated report on the impacts of climate change on the United States. Pretending climate change isn’t real isn’t just foolish, it’s dangerous and puts American lives at risk. Read my statement:
NEWS: I've signed a discharge petition to help force a vote on a special rule to ensure that Medicaid and food assistance programs cannot be cut in order to provide a tax break to people like Elon Musk.
Read more: democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
This week is National Public Service Recognition Week. Federal employees keep our country running and deserve to be appreciated every day.
PSA: Starting this Wednesday, travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights. Find out if you’re REAL ID ready here: realid.ilsos.gov
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teachers are the backbone of our society. I partnered with Rep. Tim Burchett to introduce the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2025. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Last week, I met with the Illinois Housing Council to discuss federal housing resources and affordable housing projects in our district.
Last month, I toured PepsiCo in Bridgeview with members of the Illinois Corn Association, where I heard about how the Trump tariffs will impact their company.
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A constituent called me to tell me about their son battling colon cancer. They're at the point where they need to start clinical trials, but none are available because of Donald Trump's cuts to NIH.
The heartbreaking reality is that my Republican colleagues fear Trump more than they fear cancer.
My office is committed to continuing to work with federal agencies to solve constituent inquiries. To see how we can assist you, visit my website: casten.house.gov/services/hel...
United States' capital markets used to be the envy of the world.
Thanks to Donald Trump, investors are losing confidence and are taking their money elsewhere.
A constituent called me to tell me about their son battling colon cancer. They're at the point where they need to start clinical trials, but none are available because of Donald Trump's cuts to NIH.
The heartbreaking reality is that my Republican colleagues fear Trump more than they fear cancer.
Last week, I was invited by Mayor Kelly Burke to speak with members of the community in Evergreen Park. I was thankful for the opportunity to hear directly from constituents and share more about what I’m working on to stand up to the Trump Administration.
I teamed up with Sen. Schatz to introduce the Climate Change Financial Risk Act, legislation that directs the Federal Reserve to conduct stress tests on large financial institutions to measure their resilience to climate-related financial risks. Read more:
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
If you want to lower energy costs for Americans, you must first understand the US energy system. You can't do that without the robust, accurate data the EIA provides.
The Trump Administration's haphazard dismantling of the EIA will hurt our ability to increase access to cheap, reliable energy.
My office has been in contact with small business owners in our district who are concerned about the effects of the Trump Administration. Hear one perspective.
Over the weekend, my office hosted a ceremony to honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pay tribute to their selfless contributions. We owe our veterans the highest level of appreciation for their sacrifices to our nation.
I led 39 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding DOE immediately restore the shuttered Office for Civil Rights hubs and fulfill its statutory civil rights mandate. These cuts will make our schools less safe for vulnerable students across the country.
The deadline to enter submissions to the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is this Wednesday! Students in grades 9-12 can submit any piece they have created over the last year.
Learn more here:
casten.house.gov/services/art...
Saturday was Independent Book Store Day. I enjoyed visiting Anderson’s Bookshop in Downers Grove, where I learned about their Banned Book Club and how Congress can support small businesses.
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | PRESENT | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-21 | H. Con. Res. 58 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 1949 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track 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.