As I told WTTW last night, Trump's budget betrayal stands to make Americans hungrier, sicker, and poorer.
Watch here:
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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 6
Sean Casten
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Voting Record — 594
Yes43%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sean Casten
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 6
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20 recent posts · 47 sponsored · 161 cosponsored
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Join me this Thursday, July 10 for a tele-town hall.
I’ll be answering questions about the impacts of the Trump Budget Betrayal as well as my work in the 119th Congress.
My Illinois and Washington, D.C. offices are accepting applications for the Fall 2025 internship program! If you are a college student or recent graduate with ties to IL-06, we encourage you to apply. Applications will close on July 16, 2025. To apply, visit: casten.house.gov/services/int...
Nearly two and a half centuries ago, our nation was born with a promise of liberty and justice for all. Today and every day, we remember the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms as we seek to make that promise come true for all Americans.
Why would any elected official vote for legislation that saddles the country with massive amounts of additional borrowing while simultaneously making most Americans sicker, hungrier, and poorer?
Anyone who voted for this bill should be ashamed of themselves.
Congressional Republicans are not only cutting food assistance programs for children, but they are also writing the law in a way that actively encourages states to increase their payment error rate.
So much for caring about waste, fraud, and abuse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
Whether or not you support the budget betrayal is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It's a moral issue.
It's a question of whether you want to leave behind a better world for your children and grandchildren.
I do, so I'm voting HELL NO.
My office works with federal agencies to solve constituent inquiries. To see how we can assist you, visit my website: casten.house.gov/services/hel...
Trump's big, brutal bill guts the programs that help lower pollution.
I'm heading to DC to vote NO on behalf of everyone who wants to breathe clean air.
Last month, my STEM Scholars met with the ATF at the Aurora Police Department. They learned about ATF’s work across the country and got to see the technology they use to keep us all safe.
The Republican budget plan will increase your energy bills.
Donald Trump does not want you to have access to cheap and reliable energy because that means fossil fuel companies will see their profits shrink.
www.cnn.com/2025/06/27/c...
The Republican budget bill would put 93 nursing homes in Illinois at risk of closure. Medicaid cuts are a matter of life and death for families in our district and throughout the country.
www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
What role should the United States take in global affairs?
My simple answer is Fezzik, the character played by André the Giant in The Princess Bride.
Watch this video to understand what I mean by that:
youtu.be/EhAN8FzQg0w
Ten years ago, the Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage across the US. I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community today and every day.
Need help with a federal agency? My office may be able to get you the information you need. Check out my website for more information.
casten.house.gov/services/hel...
Last weekend, I hosted my annual event to honor participants in this year's Congressional Art Competition. I'm always amazed by the artistic talents among the 6th District's high school students. Congratulations to our 1st place winner, Zoe, whose art will be displayed in the US Capitol this year.
No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. Americans deserve to have a say in whether or not their children and grandchildren will be involved in another war.
Freedom delayed is freedom denied. Juneteenth reminds us to celebrate progress but
also to confront the truths about our nation’s history and the work that remains to be done.
I’m happy to announce that applications for my fall 2025 internship program are open! College students with ties to Illinois' 6th Congressional District are encouraged to apply to my Lombard or Washington, DC office.
For more info and to apply, visit: casten.house.gov/services/int...
This week, my office is hosting office hours to meet with veterans and their families to discuss issues related to the VA at my Oak Forest satellite office on Monday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 17th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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Voting History594 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | 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 |
| 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. 89 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | 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 |
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.