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Seat

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

Sean Thomas Casten is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 6th congressional district. The district covers southwestern Chicago, as well as many of Chicago's inner southwestern suburbs, such as Downers Grove, Wheaton, Lisle, Orland Park, and Western Springs. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Voting Record — 498

Yes41%

No57%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align99%

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 · 44 sponsored · 151 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byRep. Sean Casten

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 7(source)

Today I offered a motion to help ensure Elon Musk no longer has unlawful access to Federal Government systems and the private, sensitive data of taxpaying Americans. All but one House Republican voted No and defeated my motion, choosing cowardice over patriotism.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 7(source)

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 6(source)

This fight isn't over, but a bully is always counting on folks being unwilling to stand up. I'm standing up to Elon Musk and for the American people.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 6(source)

Second, I led 154 House Democrats in a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent demanding answers about the extent of Musk's access to data and ability to stop federal payments to programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security. (3/4) casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Casten Leads 154 Democrats Demanding Answers on Musk Treasury Access | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 6(source)

First, in coordination with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congresswoman Haley Stevens and I introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, landmark legislation from House Democrats to ensure your data is not subject to reckless and unlawful interference. (2/4) casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Casten, Stevens Lead Landmark House Democrats’ Bill to Protect Taxpayer Data From Elon Musk | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 6(source)

This week, my office has received more calls than ever from folks concerned about Elon Musk's access to their personal data. I've taken two steps to help put a stop to Musk's actions. (1/4)

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 6(source)

Learn more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Casten Leads 154 Democrats Demanding Answers on Musk Treasury Access | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 6(source)

🚨 NEWS: I led over 150 House Democrats in a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding answers on Elon Musk's unprecedented access to US citizen's private data and Treasury payment systems.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 5(source)

My statement on President Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Casten Statement on Trump’s Proposal to Move Palestinians Out of Gaza | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 5(source)

You can join by calling 833-708-2162. It will also be live-streamed at Casten.House.Gov/Live and on my Facebook page.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 5(source)

🚨NEWS: Tomorrow at 12pm CT, I'm hosting a telephone town hall to discuss the first few weeks of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk's unprecedented access to US citizens' personal data and federal disbursement systems.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 5(source)

Fascism survives so long as the evil at the top is supported by cowards below. Is any Republican in Congress willing to stand against Elon Musk and for the American People? Or will they sit in cowardly complicity with the evil of their leaders?

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 4(source)

Illinois imported over $18 billion in goods from Mexico in 2023, including $163 million in agricultural products that feed our communities. Trump’s senseless tariffs will result in higher prices for consumers.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 4(source)

Elon Musk’s access to Treasury payment systems threatens Americans’ national and economic security. As a member of the Financial Services Committee, which oversees the Treasury Department, I'll use all available tools to address this egregious power grab. I'll share updates soon.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govFeb 3(source)

Americans deserve a national energy policy that prioritizes the needs of consumers over the wants of energy companies. Last week, I convened experts and stakeholders to discuss how we can fight Trump's efforts to limit access to cleaner, cheaper energy. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/31/i...

Illinois clean energy leaders strategize in wake of Trump orders: ‘Make this about consumers’

A roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten offered a sneak peek at the strategies Illinois clean energy supporters are considering as President Trump threatens to reduce funding for wind farms, s…

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 31(source)

The Trump Administration’s funding freeze would have disastrous consequences for Illinois. I convened a roundtable of local leaders, stakeholders, and advocates to discuss how a federal funding freeze would impact Illinoisans’ access to cleaner, cheaper energy.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 29(source)

Earlier this week, I connected with Senior Trustee Anthony Puccio and staff members of the Village of Lombard. I look forward to working together throughout the 119th Congress!

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 29(source)

As I said yesterday, you cannot take the Trump Administration at their word. You have to watch what they do. Do not let them fool you into thinking this is the end of their assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential services.

Rep. Sean Casten

@casten.house.gov

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Donald Trump’s latest unconstitutional and harmful act of pausing federal funding is the latest example that you cannot take the Trump Administration at its word. You have to watch their actions. A thread 🧵:

Reposted byRep. Sean Casten

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 28(source)

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Sponsored Bills(44)

H.R. 8441 (119th)
To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to require States to accept…
H.R. 8133 (119th)
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for…
H.R. 7977 (119th)
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7819 (119th)
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an audit of a United Stat…
H.R. 7729 (119th)
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the issuance of rules relating to shared savings f…

Cosponsored Bills(151)

H.R. 8798 (119th)
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Ac…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H.R. 8717 (119th)
To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of c…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1208 (119th)
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-22
H.R. 8423 (119th)
To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of ce…
Joined: 2026-04-21

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Voting History

498 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
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (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.

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