At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Illinois District 17

Born

1976

Age 50

Phone

(202) 225-5905

Office

1314 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 17

Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen is an American politician and meteorologist serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district since 2023. His district covers a large swath of western and central Illinois, centered around Moline, Rock Island, and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. It also includes parts of Peoria and Rockford. A member of the Democratic Party, Sorensen is the first openly gay member of Congress from Illinois.

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Voting Record — 316

Yes46%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party4%

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District Map

Congressional District 17

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepEricSorensen Instagram

External Resources

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Eric Sorensen

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 17

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Eric's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 4 sponsored · 15 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialMay 8(source)

Step 1. Don’t pay attention to any of the stupid comments. Step 2. Enjoy the rest.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialMay 7(source)

Following up on my earlier post…

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialMay 6(source)

Scientists lose their funding because this administration has a vendetta. Most people don’t realize is how “new” scientific discovery has been. Treatments to cure childhood cancer are now on hold. Research on Alzheimer’s is unfunded. And int’l students are told they’re not welcome. For what?

Linda McMahon blasts Harvard in scathing letter telling elite university it will no longer get federal grants

Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a scathing letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, slamming the school and saying they will not get future federal grants.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialMay 5(source)

This administration is asleep at the wheel. While the Secretary of Transportation throws his hands up over the complexities, they try to discredit journalists. Now, one air traffic controller tells NBC News Reporter Tom Costello, “Newark is no longer safe.”

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialMay 5(source)

Hey BlueSkiers, how should we fight back this week? 💪

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialMay 2(source)

“Bone Spurs Day?”

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

The other 1/3 live on another planet.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 28(source)

Gerry is not just a fighter through and through, he’s an incredibly humble and caring person. I am honored to serve with him.

Brian Tyler Cohen

@briantylercohen.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Breaking: Rep. Gerry Connolly announces that he is not running for re-election and will step down as ranking member of the Oversight Committee.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 28(source)

This will make the small MAGA brain hurt.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 28(source)

I am closely monitoring the situation at Illinois State University. Praying for the safety of all students, staff, and law enforcement officers.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 25(source)

No shit, Sherlock.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 24(source)

*themselves.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 24(source)

Did last night.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 24(source)

The party of family values doesn’t care if more kids kill thenselves. Horrifying.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 21(source)

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

Crook.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

Greetings from Washington-Dulles Airport! As a Member of Congress, former Meteorologist, and proud aviation geek, I still do not believe DCA Reagan Airport is safe enough. Until more protocols are put in place to reduce risk, I urge travelers to utilize IAD and BWI.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

They were in the basement by themselves feverishly trying to tune in the channel to get a partial glimpse of a boob.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialApr 9(source)

All together now: a tariff is a TAX on you.

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Sponsored Bills(4)

H.R. 8636 (119th)
To strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.
H.R. 8457 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to i…
H.R. 7848 (119th)
To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and f…
H.R. 6478 (119th)
Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025

Cosponsored Bills(15)

H.R. 8517 (119th)
To develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of r…
Joined: 2026-04-27
H.R. 8453 (119th)
Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act
Joined: 2026-04-22
H.R. 8403 (119th)
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
Joined: 2026-04-21
H.R. 8104 (119th)
To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a mandatory price reporting pro…
Joined: 2026-03-26
H.R. 7813 (119th)
NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Joined: 2026-03-05

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Voting History

316 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
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H.R. 1223 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

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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