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

18 recent posts · 4 sponsored · 15 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialDec 13(source)

Saturday morning between 8am and noon, there’s a threat of a glaze of ice. (It will be worse the farther west you go, especially over the Mississippi River.) But with such cold air the past few days, it may take a while for it to melt once it’s frozen. Please be very careful!

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

Rita Crundwell was just granted clemency. This, after swindling Dixon, IL residents out of $54 Million over decades. She pleaded guilty, got the max sentence, but only served 8 yrs. Her case remains the biggest municipal fraud case in U.S. history. Getting off scot free today is such a load of BS.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

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

Thank you!!! It worked. And we doubled our win margin to +9%!

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

Today’s a good day to ask the youngsters in your life, “What is Pearl Harbor Day?” and if they don’t know, teach them. 🇺🇸

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

Take time to celebrate the things that give life its meaning, as well as the people who make it worth living. And if MAGA Uncle Bob is coming, a fun game is to come up with the words not to be said at the Thanksgiving table. $5 tariff charged (for the Christmas party fund) to anyone who messes up.

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

No one was paying attention in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and it shows.

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

Petey is well rested so he can be on active duty to respond to any food that hits on the floor. Happy Thanksgiving to all the parents of fur-kids (and real kids…and no kids). Oh, Happy Thanksgiving to everybody!

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 26(source)

When people like Nancy Mace realize there’s nothing in it for them by being kind, they change course and find all the attention and fame when they become assholes. This will get worse before it gets better, unfortunately. www.cnn.com/2024/11/25/p...

Nancy Mace, now targeting transgender lawmaker, called herself ‘pro-transgender rights’ in 2023 | CNN Politics

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace as recently as last year called herself “pro-transgender rights” and said she supported children exploring gender identities with different hairstyles, clothing and preferre...

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

Taking care of others may come in all different ways. If the artist was going for smiles, they succeeded. 🐢

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Why isn’t the rest of the Midwest as lucky as #Ohio? 🇨🇦 IYKYK

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Driving back home from Washington DC. Was a bit hectic in the West Virginia snow and now settling in for pot roast at the original Bob Evans Restaurant in Rio Grande, Ohio. Happy Friday!

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

I am so incredibly proud to welcome @sarahmcbridebsky.bsky.social to the 119th Congress. As others get off on peddling their hate, we are here to do good for our neighbors and our country. 🇺🇸

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

BREAKING NEWS: You guys are swell. (Sometimes we just need to be reminded of the good.)

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 20(source)

This is so relevant these days. Give yourself the care you need.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 17(source)

I will not vote for any member of Dem leadership until they commit 100% support for every LGBTQ+ person. We mustn’t omit vulnerable people because an opposing party vilified them in an election.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 16(source)

My beau is here in DC for a few days and Union Market is just a great idea. Why can’t this exist in every city? Unique shops and eateries under one roof. Seems that the idea could resurrect old dying malls? Your take?

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialNov 16(source)

Excited to be on BlueSky. Honored to fight for freedom and liberty in the U.S. Congress. And by freedom, I mean freedom to make your own decisions about your healthcare and your life. And by liberty, I mean liberty to your own self determination and identity.

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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
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (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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