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Sean Casten

U.S. Representative, IL-6

Democratic Illinois since Jan 3, 2025

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Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
U.S. Representative, IL-6 current
Illinois
Democratic Jan 3, 2025 Jan 3, 2027 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, IL-6
Illinois
Democratic Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2025 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, IL-6
Illinois
Democratic Jan 3, 2021 Jan 3, 2023 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, IL-6
Illinois
Democratic Jan 3, 2019 Jan 3, 2021 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
US House District IL-6
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2025 openstates/people CC0-1.0
US House District IL-6
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2021 Jan 3, 2023 openstates/people CC0-1.0
US House District IL-6
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2019 Jan 3, 2021 openstates/people CC0-1.0

Committee assignments

Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim

DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.628, social dim. 0.416. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic

Roll-call votes (583 recorded)

BillMotion / questionPositionChamber · stage · rollDateOutcomeSource
S 2503
ROTOR Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-72 Feb 24, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll72 US-GOV-PD
HR 6329
Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-71 Feb 24, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll71 US-GOV-PD
HR 2189
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-70 Feb 12, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll70 US-GOV-PD
S 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-69 Feb 11, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll69 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Commit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-68 Feb 11, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll68 US-GOV-PD
HR 261
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-67 Feb 11, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll67 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-66 Feb 11, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll66 US-GOV-PD
HJRES 72
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
On Passage Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-65 Feb 11, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll65 US-GOV-PD
HR 3617
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-64 Feb 11, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll64 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-63 Feb 11, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll63 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1057
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on…
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-62 Feb 11, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll62 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-61 Feb 11, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll61 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1042
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-60 Feb 10, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll60 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-59 Feb 10, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll59 US-GOV-PD
HR 1531
PROTECT Taiwan Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-58 Feb 9, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll58 US-GOV-PD
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-57 Feb 9, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll57 US-GOV-PD
HJRES 142
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and…
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-56 Feb 4, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll56 US-GOV-PD
HR 4090
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-55 Feb 4, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll55 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-54 Feb 4, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll54 US-GOV-PD
HR 7148
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-53 Feb 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll53 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1032
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-52 Feb 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll52 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-51 Feb 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll51 US-GOV-PD
HR 3123
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-50 Feb 2, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll50 US-GOV-PD
HR 980
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-49 Feb 2, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll49 US-GOV-PD
HCONRES 68
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-48 Jan 22, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll48 US-GOV-PD

Campaign finance

2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate

Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

ReceiptsSpendingCashDebtRefundsSelf-fundingNet receipts
$3,128,625$2,488,899 $694,142$75,694 $27,695 $3,100,930

2024 · Itemized receipts loaded

Period Jan 24, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 9:59 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

Gross receipts loadedRefunds/reversals loadedNet receipts loaded
$2,735,537$0$2,735,537

Largest itemized receipts

CycleAmountDonorTo committeeTypeDateCoverageSource
2024 $88,136 BRADDOCK ROAD STRATEGIES CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Sep 26, 2023 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $7,705 SEAN CASTEN VICTORY FUND 2022 CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Mar 30, 2023 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Aug 23, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. PAC (CBOE PAC) CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Jul 10, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Sep 30, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Aug 12, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 BMO FINANCIAL CORP GOOD GOVERNANCE FUND: FEDERAL (BMO PAC) CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Mar 17, 2023 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Aug 22, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS EMPLOYEES PAC CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Sep 30, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Mar 30, 2023 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Jun 28, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 PERIMETER PAC CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Jun 30, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT PROJECT PAC CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Sep 26, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Sep 30, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)
2024 $5,000 UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC) CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Corporate PAC Sep 30, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX)

Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.

Outside spending

Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.

CyclePositionItemized spending loadedPeriod / as ofCoverageSource
2024Support $129,055 (3 records) Jan 12, 2024–Oct 18, 2024 · as of Oct 18, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

Sponsored legislation (1 as lead sponsor)

Social media

Recent posts

  • This Juneteenth, as we commemorate the freedom of African Americans in this country, I remain committed to ensuring that freedom is protected for all.
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  • ICE continues to violate due process and ignore the laws of the communities they terrorize. This is exactly why I voted against handing them a $70 billion check without any oversight. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/17/f...
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  • Next weekend: You’re invited to celebrate the talented IL-06 artists who submitted entries to this year’s Congressional Art Competition! The Congressional Art Competition Soiree will take place Sunday, June 28th at the Willowbrook Community Resource Center. For more information…
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  • As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I’m working to strengthen consumer protections and promoting long-term economic resilience. This Congress, I've introduced legislation to protect consumers, hold bad actors accountable, and build a stronger financial system…
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  • Behind every infrastructure project are the skilled workers that keep our economy moving. I recently toured Runnion Equipment in Hodgkins to learn more about the challenges facing equipment dealers and technicians, and to explore different ways we can strengthen career pathways…
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  • Thank you to the Uber drivers from across IL-06 who joined me for a roundtable discussion on affordability, safety, and transportation challenges affecting the community. Conversations like these help me better understand the issues impacting workers and families across the…
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  • Public Works Departments manage water systems, infrastructure, and essential community projects. Last week, I visited the Public Works Department in Villa Park. I’m working to secure federal funding for their Twin Lakes Water Improvement Project, which will replace failing water…
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  • Mary contacted my office after struggling to get answers from the IRS about her late mother's tax return. My team worked directly with the agency to resolve the issue and secure her refund within two months. Having trouble with a federal agency? Contact my office, we're ready to…
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  • Illinoisans have lost devastating sums to crypto-enabled fraud. Last year, the FBI reported $333 million in losses from crypto scams. That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act to strengthen consumer protections and prevent fraudsters from exploiting…
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  • Last night, I opposed the Republican plan to hand ICE $70B on top of the $140B they approved just last year. This money could have been used to lower health care costs, restore energy tax credits, and fund school lunches. But Republicans think investing in the American people is…
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  • Speaker Johnson made it clear what Republicans are targeting: Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. At the same time that he’s handing ICE with another $70 billion, Speaker Johnson wants to attack programs that actually help Americans.
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  • Managing a loved one’s affairs after their passing can be difficult. When a Chicago constituent contacted my office for help obtaining a relative’s tax refund, we stepped in to assist. We helped navigate the process and secure the decedent’s final refund and provide the family…
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