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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

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 — 498

Yes41%

No57%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align99%

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 · 44 sponsored · 150 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Second, for the City of Palos Heights, I secured $1.1 million to upgrade the 80th Avenue Pump Station, providing both Palos Heights and Northwestern Community Hospital with a dependable secondary water source. (3/3)

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

First, for Elmhurst University, I secured $950,000 to purchase health sciences research equipment. This funding supports students and faculty conducting important research with the potential to advance the field of health sciences and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. (2/3)

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

I’m pleased to share two new federal investments that strengthen education, infrastructure, and public health in our community. (1/3)

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

Mark your calendars! This Thursday at 6:30pm CT, I’m hosting a telephone town hall. Don’t miss it. Ways to join: Call 833-708-2162 Visit casten.house.gov/live Stream on my Facebook page

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

My heart breaks for the Jewish community of Jackson, Mississippi. We must do more to stop the increasing acts of antisemitism seen across the country. Hate has no place in America. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...

Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue Is Attacked With Fire

A suspect was in custody and charged with arson and accused of setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.

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

Need help with a federal agency? My office may be able to help. Visit my website to learn more. 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.govJan 9(source)

Congress must address Kristi Noem's failed leadership, up to and including impeachment. But that alone is insufficient. The entire chain of command who have enabled a culture of murder must face justice.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 8(source)

Yesterday, ICE murdered an American citizen. The only way to prevent future horrors is to prosecute and ensure full accountability up the entire chain of command.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 8(source)

Today, the House will vote on an extension of ACA tax credits that have saved families thousands of dollars. Speaker Johnson did everything in his power to prevent this vote, but we've beaten him. This is an important win, but our work doesn't stop until it is law. www.cbsnews.com/news/house-h...

House poised to approve 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension

The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.

Rep. Sean Casten@casten.house.govJan 7(source)

As we have seen in Illinois, when ICE descends on a city, chaos & violence follow. ICE shot & killed a woman in Minneapolis. There is no justification for their actions. Do not believe their lies claiming otherwise. All involved must face justice & accountability. Anything less is unacceptable.

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

The President of the United States is intentionally harming Illinois children for purely political reasons. Shame on him. We will fight this every step of the way. abcnews.go.com/Politics/hhs...

HHS freezes $10 billion in child-care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs

The states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

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

Speaker Johnson refuses to put the plaque up as he tries to rewrite history about what happened that day. I proudly display this plaque outside my office. (2/2) Learn more: www.dailyherald.com/20260105/nat...

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

5 years ago, I was locked in my office after Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection in an attempt to overturn the results of a free & fair election. Congress passed a law to honor those who protected our democracy that day by displaying a plaque in the Capitol recognizing their service. (1/2)

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

$59 million. That’s how much President Trump’s evil “Operation Midway Blitz” has cost the federal government so far. This operation has made our community less safe, at a huge cost to Americans. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/o...

Cost of Operation Midway Blitz: $59M and counting

A Tribune review of court filings, databases and other public records detailing the scope of the incursion and typical costs shows how much the federal government has spent since September.

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

This week, House Republicans have a choice: push health care costs higher, or kick Americans off their health insurance plans. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

This week on The Hill: GOP faces health care bind with subsidies expired

GOP lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill are facing a health care bind, with Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies having expired Dec. 31, and no clear path forward for extending them. The GOP remains…

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

I strongly condemn President Trump’s unlawful military action in Venezuela. Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, but the President cannot send U.S. forces into another country and seize its leader without Congressional authorization.

Statement from Rep. Casten: I strongly condemn President Trump’s unlawful military action in Venezuela. Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, but the President cannot send U.S. forces into another country and seize its leader without Congressional authorization. The Trump Administration has not shown that there was an immediate threat that required acting without Congress, and it has not explained how it will keep Venezuela from sliding into chaos, violence, or a dangerous power vacuum. Secretaries Hegseth and Rubio recently told Congress this was not about forcing political change, but the Administration’s actions prove that they lied.

“This is not a careful national security decision. It is a major escalation that puts Americans in Venezuela and across the region at risk and could drag the United States into another conflict without a plan or public support. It also sets an alarming international precedent by normalizing the use of U.S. force to remove foreign leaders. The Administration must brief Congress immediately on the legal basis for this action, what intelligence they relied on, how they plan to prevent further violence and protect civilians, and what they will do to avoid wider instability in the region.”

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

I secured $750,000 in Community Project Funding for Prairie Food Co-Op, DuPage County’s first community-owned grocery store. During my last visit, we discussed how locally-sourced groceries create economic and environmental benefits for constituents.

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

ICYMI: I introduced a package of legislation to reform American democracy by increasing the size of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as restoring the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to better align with Article III of the US Constitution. Read more:

Casten Introduces Package of Legislation to Reform American Democracy | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten

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

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

My 2025 End of Year Report is live! Here’s a look at some of the work we got done in IL-06 this year. casten.house.gov/imo/media/do...

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

As the year comes to a close, I always appreciate reflecting on all that has happened. 2025 was undoubtedly a difficult year for our country. In 2026, we'll keep up the fight. You can find my full 2025 Year-End Report here: bit.ly/Casten2025

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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(150)

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
H.R. 8402 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education pro…
Joined: 2026-04-21

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Voting History

498 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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

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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