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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

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Voting Record — 594

Yes43%

No55%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 6

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Sean Casten

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 6

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Sean's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 47 sponsored · 161 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

On Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 pm, my office is hosting a Congressional Art Competition Gala at the Willowbrook Community Resource Center to honor students who participated in this year’s competition. I hope you’ll check it out and see fantastic artwork!

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

Recently, I hosted a town hall where I was asked whether or not we should impeach Donald Trump. It's a question I've gotten a lot lately, so I wanted to share my thoughts with you. With that in mind, you can read my full opinion here: casten.house.gov/impeachment-...

Let's Talk About Impeachment | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 12(source)

This is a disgraceful and unacceptable attack by the Trump Administration on a United States Senator. Make no mistake — Secretary Noem could have stopped this. She must be held accountable. www.nbcnews.com/video/sen-al...

Watch: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Noem press conference

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., could be heard saying, “I have a question for the secretary,” as he was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles.…

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 12(source)

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. I am proud to work with @AlzILAdvocacy to raise awareness for the 7.2 million Americans - including 250,600 Illinoisans - impacted by Alzheimer’s or dementia. #ENDALZ

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 11(source)

NEWS: My bill to bolster access to mental health care for pilots and air traffic controllers was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 10(source)

Next week, my team will be 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.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 9(source)

Guns are the leading cause of death in America for children ages 1 through 17. As the newly released study shows, gun violence prevention laws save lives. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...

Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds

Researchers looked at firearm fatalities in the 13 years immediately after the Supreme Court limited local governments’ ability to restrict gun ownership.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 6(source)

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. I #WearOrange to honor the countless lives that are taken by gun violence each year. I am committed to passing common-sense solutions to put an end to the gun violence epidemic in America.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 5(source)

Today is World Environment Day. Last month, I joined the Chicago River Day Cleanup in Crestwood. This annual cleanup improves water quality and outdoor spaces in our district.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 5(source)

Earlier this week, I hosted a town hall at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. I answered questions about what’s happening in Washington and heard how President Trump’s actions are impacting constituents.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 4(source)

Happy Pride Month! LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and I will always fight back against attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJun 3(source)

Donald Trump’s budget bill would impact the health and well-being of the 130,479 people who rely on Medicaid in IL-06. Shame on Speaker Johnson for lying to the American people. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Speaker Mike Johnson says some Medicaid recipients will 'choose' whether to lose health care under House spending bill

The Republican told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that “4.8 million people will not lose their Medicaid unless they choose to do so.”

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

Last month, Republicans worked through the dead of night to make it harder for their constituents to access cheaper, more reliable energy.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govMay 30(source)

Need help with a federal agency? Our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

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

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

We can’t ignore the growing threat of climate change. We can tackle this challenge head on by reducing emissions while expanding access to cheaper, more reliable energy sources. www.cbsnews.com/news/climate...

Climate change-fueled heat records, stronger storms all but certain over next 5 years, scientists warn

Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast.

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

Earlier this month, I visited Jack’s West End in La Grange with the La Grange Business Association to celebrate Small Business Month. I heard how tariffs and other actions from the Trump Administration are impacting businesses in our district.

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

Today, we honor those who lost their lives while fighting for our country. We must recognize their service by working to preserve liberty and democracy every day.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govMay 23(source)

NEWS: On Monday, June 2, I'm hosting a town hall at St. Xavier University at 6:00 pm. Attendees must RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-xavi...

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govMay 23(source)

Financial institutions and investment companies have abandoned their commitments to combat climate change amidst growing political pressure from the Trump Administration. Last week, I demanded explanations for their reversal on climate commitments. casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Casten, FSC Ranking Member Waters, and 39 Democratic Members Call out Top U.S. Financial Institutions for Abandoning Commitment to Address Growing Climate Crisis | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

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

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Sponsored Bills(47)

H.R. 9732 (119th)
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class share str…
H.R. 9399 (119th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for criminal penalties for a person who pr…
H.R. 9268 (119th)
To amend the Bank Secrecy Act to require the registration of digital asset kiosk operators a…
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…

Cosponsored Bills(161)

H.R. 10073 (119th)
To assist in the conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries, and for…
Joined: 2026-08-10
H.R. 9808 (119th)
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-07-21
H. Res. 1432 (119th)
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services…
Joined: 2026-07-15
H. Res. 1417 (119th)
Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Par…
Joined: 2026-07-02
H. Res. 1415 (119th)
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniv…
Joined: 2026-07-02

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Voting History

594 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
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.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	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)	Approve resolution	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	NO	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	NO	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
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (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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