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

Wikipedia GovTrack

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.socialFeb 11(source)

Thank you Apple Maps.

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

I will use every opportunity at my disposal to push back against this regime.

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

JD Vance admits it: the United States has its first king.

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

If only I would’ve known!

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

You’re more than welcome, Helena! Thanks for hearing the call to serve.

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

Your tax dollars wasted in a Super Bowl ad. Let’s make it the lowest rated bowl game because he’s there and wants the attention. Who else is gonna take a pass on 🏈 today?

Secret Service to air recruiting ad directed by Michael Bay during Super Bowl

The Secret Service will air a recruiting advertisement during the Super Bowl.

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

Elon Musk will make $500,000 dollars of profit in the same time it takes most churches to have their service today.

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

So much winning now that the other side has taken care of all the woke.

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

If the GOP has its way, April 15th will cost you much more next year. But if you’re rich, you will be able to buy more cars and boats and go on trips, all with your new savings.

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

In 4 days this week, I think I’ve only done about 15 interviews…

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

…with a profile picture with cheddar fries.

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

The first 18 days of the Trump administration? Or the weather forecast…

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

Threatening the privacy & security of anyone receiving veterans benefits or social security. Food prices are up. Housing costs are going up. Birthday gifts for your kids and grandkids already cost more. Enough of this nonsense, let’s go make lives better for the American people. More to come.

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

They told us this election was about inflation. They said it was about lowering costs. And now what are they doing? Withholding money from local police officers and firefighters. Creating uncertainty and confusion for family farmers.🧵

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

Remember what you’re capable of today, versus what you’re capable tomorrow and the next day.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

Elon Musk is a really shitty President.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

Rural.gov used to be a resource for farmers and small hometowns to find resources. Every person in agriculture needs to know that this administration betrayed them.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

If Air Traffic Controllers (including women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals) are not kept in their positions, it will become incredibly unsafe to fly in this country.

Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., employees at the Federal Aviation Administration were sent an offer to resign with eight months’ pay.

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

I should say “help us write the laws.”

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

🔬These are the people evaluating which pesticides are safe for use. As our climate shifts, this is needed more than ever. 🌎These are the people who set the world standards for how we keep the land, water, air, and environment around us safe.

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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
2025-05-07	H.R. 1503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 36 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 530 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 78 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1402 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	S. 146 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	H.R. 973 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-10	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1228 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
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.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)	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	YES	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	YES	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

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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