My office heard today from a local homeless shelter that they received notice from the Trump Admin to enter anything outstanding into their payment portal by 5 pm today.
They were locked out hours before the deadline, jeopardizing housing for over 200 people in our community.
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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Sean Casten
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 6
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20 recent posts · 47 sponsored · 161 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The Trump Administration claimed in a revised memo today that the pause would not impact Medicaid.
Despite this, states, including Illinois, have been locked out of the Medicaid portal.
chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Donald Trump’s latest unconstitutional and harmful act of pausing federal funding is the latest example that you cannot take the Trump Administration at its word.
You have to watch their actions.
A thread 🧵:
Donald Trump's pause on virtually all federal funding is a harmful, unnecessary, and unconstitutional directive that has caused mass confusion.
It’s not yet clear which programs will be impacted. My office will provide updates as we have them.
Today marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the approximately 6 million Jewish people and millions of others including political dissidents, intellectuals, Roma, and LGBTQ people murdered during the Holocaust.
ICYMI: My office is collecting Valentines for Veterans! Mail or drop off your cards by Friday, February 7.
It is sickening, unnecessary, and harmful for ICE to show up at an elementary school.
Shame on Donald Trump for putting children in harm’s way.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Help my office honor veterans by crafting valentines.
Mail or drop off your cards by Friday, February 7th 💌
This week, I introduced the Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2025. This legislation will increase electric grid reliability during increasingly catastrophic weather events. Read more:
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Roe v. Wade was decided 52 years ago, recognizing a woman’s right to control her own body. Almost three years ago, it was overturned by the Supreme Court, and fundamental rights were stripped from millions. I am proud to keep up the fight to restore and protect reproductive rights.
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away! Help send appreciation to our veterans next month by mailing or dropping off valentines by Friday, February 7.
ICYMI: Last week, I was proud to introduce three bills focused on reducing harmful emissions that lead to global warming.
Read more about the legislation here:
Donald Trump believes it’s okay to assault police officers in an attempt to overthrow American democracy, as long as it’s done in his honor.
So much for the party of law and order.
We now join Libya, Iran, and Yemen as the only countries in the world unwilling to prioritize expanded access to cheaper, cleaner energy.
The president wasted no time in embarrassing the United States on the global stage.
www.nbcnews.com/science/envi...
Today, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, I'm reflecting on the honesty of his words, the injustice he spoke out against, and the persistent action he called for.
I encourage you to read his Letter from a Birmingham Jail:
www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen...
NEWS: According to a study by the Treasury Department, climate-driven extreme weather events have made home insurance more costly and harder to find.
Congress must act swiftly to prevent a climate-accelerated collapse of the insurance and housing markets.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
Send some love and appreciation to our veterans next month through my Valentines for Vets program!
Mail or drop off your cards by Friday, February 7th. 💌
Residents of the 6th Congressional District of Illinois can contact our office for assistance in dealing with federal agencies. Check out my website to learn more: casten.house.gov/services/hel...
My statement on the hostage release and ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
ICYMI: Last week, I was proud to announce over $43 million in federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program’s (CREATE) Project on IL 43 (Harlem Avenue) in the 6th Congressional District.
Read more:
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
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Voting History614 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3486 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Instruct negotiators | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 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 | ✓ | Failed |
| 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 | 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 |
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.