At a Glance

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 — 518

Yes42%

No57%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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District Map

Congressional District 6

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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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.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 2(source)

Despite Speaker Johnson and President Trump’s efforts to hide the Epstein Files, Congress still has a chance to ensure their release. I’m signing a discharge petition on the House floor to force a vote to release the files because the American people deserve transparency.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govSep 1(source)

Happy Labor Day! Unions built the middle class. Protecting the right to organize helps workers secure higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions.

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

Meals on Wheels helps over 2.4 million seniors each year with home-delivered meals and other support services. This week, I met with DuPage County Senior Citizens Council volunteers who deliver meals to seniors in our community.

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

My office works hard to help constituents navigate federal agencies. To see how we can assist you, visit casten.house.gov/services/hel...

Help with a Federal Agency | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 26(source)

Earlier this week, I visited the Orland Park Public Works Department with Mayor Jim Dodge. I enjoyed touring their pumping station and hearing about new projects that will benefit the community.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 26(source)

This is a blatant move by the president to politicize the Fed as he attempts to divert attention from the damage caused by his inflation-driving tariffs on our economy.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 26(source)

The president's attempted removal of a Federal Reserve governor is unprecedented. It will rattle financial markets and embarrass the United States on the global stage.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 26(source)

The stability of the US financial system is reliant on our regulators being able to operate without fear of partisan politics. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...

Trump, in a Move With Little Precedent, Says He Is Firing a Fed Governor

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 25(source)

Another extreme weather disaster will happen. The only question is when and where. The Trump Administration's gutting of FEMA will cost Americans their lives and livelihoods. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

FEMA staff warn that Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster

About 180 FEMA employees, many of them anonymous, signed a letter to Congress arguing that the agency leadership has hindered the ability to effectively manage emergencies.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 22(source)

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that 10 million Americans will lose access to insurance due to the Republican budget betrayal. All in the name of giving a tax cut to Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their friends. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

Richest Gain Most and Poorest Face Steepest Cuts Under G.O.P. Law, Analysis Finds

Millions of people could lose access to federal food aid or Medicaid, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s latest analysis of President Trump’s marquee legislation.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 21(source)

This month, my office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair. For more information about the nomination process for the United States Service Academies, visit: casten.house.gov/services/mil...

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 20(source)

Last week, I visited Prairie Food Co-Op in Lombard. I was proud to secure $750,000 in Community Project Funding to construct and equip DuPage County's first community owned grocery store. We discussed the environmental and economic benefits of locally-sourced groceries.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 20(source)

Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) serves nearly 1,300 libraries in Illinois. I joined Illinois State Library Director Greg McCormick for a tour of their delivery hub in Bolingbrook.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 19(source)

Last week, I convened a roundtable with local public health leaders. We discussed Medicaid cuts, funding for clinical trials, public health education, and the impact of changes at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 18(source)

ICYMI: I led more than 100 House Democrats in demanding the EPA reinstate employees wrongly suspended for urging the Trump Administration to honor climate science. Read more: www.eenews.net/articles/dem...

Dems to EPA: Reinstate workers who signed dissent letter

More than 100 members of Congress said they’re concerned the agency violated the rights of staffers who criticized the Trump administration.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 15(source)

Earlier this year, I supported funding for F-15 suppliers, which are critical assets for our military. I toured Elite Electronic Engineering in Downers Grove, which is one of the F-15 suppliers in IL-06.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 14(source)

This week, I toured Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge. I enjoyed hearing about their family-owned operation and discussing challenges facing breweries in 2025.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 14(source)

Today, we celebrate the 90th birthday of Social Security. This landmark legislation provides economic security for seniors and families across the nation. 149,674 people in IL-06 rely on Social Security benefits. I’ll keep fighting to ensure Americans can access their hard-earned benefits.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 13(source)

In IL-06, over 130,000 people rely on Medicaid. This includes 17,000 seniors over 65. Last week, I visited Lacey Creek Supportive Living in Downers Grove to discuss the impacts of President Trump’s Budget Betrayal and its nearly $1 trillion cut to Medicaid.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govAug 13(source)

Know someone in our community who goes above and beyond to help others? Nominate them for my Constituent Spotlight Program. Learn more here: casten.house.gov/constituent-...

Constituent Spotlight | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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

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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

518 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 884 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 2096 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 481 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 488 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H.R. 2035 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-06	H.R. 2966 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1642 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-22	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-20	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H.R. 1223 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1286 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1263 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2240 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2255 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 352 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2243 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2215 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H.R. 249 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	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
2025-05-07	H.R. 881 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-07	H.R. 1503 (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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