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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 — 614
Yes44%
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.govJul 23(source)
Thinking about applying? There's still time! My office is accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Congressional Internship. This is a great opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain firsthand experience in a Congressional office and learn about the legislative process.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 22(source)
This Republican Congress has created one crisis after another, and it can be hard to keep up. Here are three things happening in Washington that are impacting us back home.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 22(source)
People across IL-06 are falling victim to crypto scams every day, with seniors and other vulnerable Americans too often being the targets. That's why I introduced the bipartisan Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act to strengthen protections for consumers and hold scammers accountable.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 21(source)
The Congressional Republican agenda is the definition of ‘“America Last.” They have consistently voted to make America sicker, poorer, and less safe.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 21(source)
The CFPB was created to protect consumers, not political interests. No one is entitled to dodge accountability when families deserve answers. That's why I made it clear: Russ Vought is failing as the CFPB director.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 20(source)
Last month, I traveled to Brussels and Strasbourg. European government officials made it clear to me that U.S. standing abroad has collapsed due to the current administration's unpredictable actions. Here’s what that means:
The costs of unilateralism and the path to restore US-European relations
I recently spent a week in Brussels and Strasbourg, where I met with European government officials and business leaders, and other European Union-adjacent groups to discuss energy and climate polic…
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 20(source)
It was great to visit the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn and meet with Executive Director Adam Woodworth to learn more about the museum's expanding programs. We also discussed the importance of sustained federal support for museums and ways to provide hands-on learning experiences for children.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 17(source)
I recently toured the College of DuPage's Horticulture Department with Professor Brandon Smith-Nataraj, Vice President Walter Johnson, and members of the DuPage County Farm Bureau and Illinois Farm Bureau, as well as a current student in the program.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 17(source)
Thanks to Donald Trump, an estimated 1.5 million children nationwide have lost access to food assistance, including roughly 150,000 families in Illinois households.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 16(source)
This administration has made it painfully clear that our system of checks and balances is under threat. That's why, this Congress, I have introduced legislation to restore our coequal branches of government as the Constitution intended, strengthen Congress's ability to serve the American people.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 16(source)
This administration has made it painfully clear that our system of checks and balances is under threat. That's why, this Congress, I have introduced legislation to restore our coequal branches of government as the Constitution intended and strengthen Congress's ability to serve the American people.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 15(source)
The CFPB has dismissed more than 20 enforcement cases that could have returned $3.5 billion to American consumers. I asked CFPB Director and Project 2025 author Russ Vought a simple question: What do you say to the seniors, veterans, servicemembers and families who you’ve hurt?
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 15(source)
My office’s STEM Scholars program introduces students to newly developed and in-demand careers in different industries. Last week, I joined my STEM Scholars for a visit with the ATF Chicago Field Division at the Aurora Police Department.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 14(source)
When a Chicago constituent faced losing their job after scheduling issues with USCIS, my office stepped in to help. We worked with USCIS to secure a new biometrics appointment and successfully requested expedited processing of their DACA and work authorization renewal.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 14(source)
Congress controls the power of the purse. We have the ability to make portions of the Supreme Court’s budget contingent on meaningful ethics reforms. It’s time we use that power.
Kagan, Coney Barrett break on whether high court needs independent ethics code panel
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett shared differing views on Tuesday regarding a potential independent enforcement mechanism to ensure they and their colleagues are upholding …
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535 News@535news.bsky.socialJul 14(source)
“I had a constituent who called me because they found out their son was struggling with mental health issues in his suicide note. He said, ‘I thought I could muscle through, and I didn’t.’” @casten.house.gov on his bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act to expand access to mental health care.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 13(source)
Are you waiting longer than expected for your tax return? My office is here to help. Whether you're experiencing delays with your tax refund, need assistance resolving an IRS issue, or are having trouble getting answers, we're here to help.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 13(source)
Congress has the power to restore balance among our three branches of government. In light of the Supreme Court's recent rulings, it is in the best interest of our democracy, and the country as a whole that Congress exercise that authority.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 12(source)
Last week, I checked out the Lombard Farmers Market with the Lombard Chamber of Commerce and Village President Anthony Puccio. Farmers markets support small businesses, connect residents with locally-grown products, and help strengthen our local economy.
Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJul 12(source)
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in Alsip employs over 700 people in our community. I toured their facility to learn more about the company's operations and its impact on our regional economy.
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Voting History
614 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-15H.R. 144 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-15H.R. 164 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-01-14H.R. 153 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-14H.R. 152 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-13H.R. 192 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-09H.R. 23 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-07H.R. 29 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Motion to Commit with InstructionsYESYES✓Failed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-01-03—Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTING——Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03—Call by StatesPRESENT——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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