NEWS: I led 36 House Democrats in demanding President Trump end his tariff-fueled economic assault on soybean farmers.
Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
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 · 151 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The Trump Administration has emboldened ICE to use violent, unconstitutional tactics as an attempt to increase control and spread fear.
Illinoisans will not be intimidated.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
Tax credits set to expire at the end of the year may cause health care premiums to skyrocket.
Speaker Johnson could fix this and reopen the government, but he refuses to even ask House Republicans to show up for work.
TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: If you were illegally fired and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, the Oversight Committee Democratic whistleblower tip line is open.
All whistleblowers are federally protected.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-...
On July 3rd, Speaker Johnson called the House into session unexpectedly to pass Trump's Budget Betrayal, which gutted Medicaid.
It's been 104 days since then. The House has only been in session for 19 of those days. Speaker Johnson refuses to call the House into session and reopen the government.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the significant contributions of our Hispanic and Latino neighbors. Earlier this month, I visited Toro Construction in Orland Park and JP Architects in Oak Lawn to tour their facilities and hear about their business challenges.
As the Trump shutdown continues, air traffic controllers received partial paychecks today. They risk missing their next one.
Speaker Johnson could end this shutdown and ensure these workers get paid, but instead has kept the House in recess since September 19th.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/g...
The Trump-led shutdown does not require the administration to fire anyone. But illegally firing federal employees for political reasons and without concern for the impact on the American people is how President Trump has treated dedicated civil servants since day 1.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
My statement on the peace deal in Gaza:
Speaker Johnson knows what it takes to reopen the government, but he refuses to do it. He will not negotiate. He will not let the House return to session.
Speaker Johnson chose to shut down the government because he believes you should pay more to see a doctor.
My office remains open and ready to assist constituents.
If you have questions about the government shutdown, visit my website or call my office.
casten.house.gov/shutdown2025
TONIGHT: My Tele-Town Hall begins at 6:30 pm CT.
Dial 833-708-2162 or visit casten.house.gov/Live to join.
NEWS: The Trump Administration has canceled $8 billion in projects that were set to lower electricity costs for Americans and increase grid reliability.
I led 163 House Democrats in demanding that these projects be immediately reinstated.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
TOMORROW: Join my Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 pm CT.
Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.
I remain in close contact with Governor Pritzker and other state and local leaders, and will continue to do everything possible to keep Illinoisans safe.
This is a brazen and authoritarian violation of our state sovereignty. It is an attempt to bully and intimidate Illinoisans. There is no need for military troops on the ground in Illinois.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/05/p...
Have questions about what a government shutdown means for you?
Check out my FAQ: casten.house.gov/shutdown2025
Why is the government shut down? Because Donald Trump wants you to pay more to go to the doctor and Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
This is an important effort from the Oversight Committee. I've heard from a lot of people in the 6th District who are concerned about these messages. The Trump Administration is blatantly violating the law to deny blame for their government shutdown.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/o...
I've heard from people in our community wondering what a government shutdown means for them. Check out my shutdown FAQ here: casten.house.gov/shutdown2025
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | 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 |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 4216 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 4275 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3357 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 1917 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3937 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3351 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3095 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 1919 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 3633 (119th) | Final passage | 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.