U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 6th District
Sean Casten
Position · −0.63
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Joint Economic Committee
- Bills on
- Energy
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Environmental Protection
- Age
- 54
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RNiki Conforti$313K
- DJoseph Ruzevich$169K
- RSkylar Duensing$11K
Bottom line
Where Casten has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Financial Services · 14th in seniority on the minority side
- Joint Economic Committee · 9th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Casten’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Casten breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Casten voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 16 party 6%
Every issue Pro See all 6 issues where Casten has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Casten broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Save Our Shrimpers ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund)…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings ActOn Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill modifies the requirements for fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Casten is saying
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Casten Introduces Bill to Expand Benefits of Local Transmission Lines
Introduced legislation to improve electricity affordability through better transmission planning.
“Ensuring that local transmission facilities are considered in regional and interregional transmission planning is vital in creating lower-cost new transmission capabilities.”
EnergyAI-read
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Casten, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Restore EPA’s Core Mission
Introduced bill to restore EPA's environmental protection and climate mission.
“At a time when the Trump Administration is ignoring the climate crisis and undermining Americans’ ability to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and enjoy the outdoors, it is more important than ever to restore a commitment to science-based environmental protection at the EPA.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Casten, Elmhurst University Celebrate $950,000 in Federal Funding for Health Research Technology
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Elmhurst University celebrated an award of $950,000 in federal funding for the purchase and installation of instructional, simulation, and research equipment to enhance student learning and support…
“Ensuring schools and universities across the 6th District have the resources they need to provide a world-class education is one of my top priorities in Congress.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Casten voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 201 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Casten’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 48
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
48 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 48 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 50 sponsored billsSponsored 50 (House median 25) · cosponsored 371 (median 289), 183 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Energy, Finance and Financial Sector, Environmental Protection.
- H.R. 10539 Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10488 Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10425 Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9732 Multi-Class Stock Company Voting Transparency Act.Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5222 ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8441 Military VOTE ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6177 Grid Research and Development ActEnergy · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9399 Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 34% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 36% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 45% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 59% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Casten voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DAdam SmithWA-998%agreement
- DJennifer L. McClellanVA-498%agreement
- DLinda T. SánchezCA-3898%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Casten most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Casten’s campaign raised $2.1M: $1.3M (63%) from individuals and $724K (34%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Casten
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 202.
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
- Bmo Financial Corp Good Governance Fund: Corporate PAC
- Cme Group Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Casten this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inCasten’s own leadership PAC: Science Truth and Expertise Matter PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Casten’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-6Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 54
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4561
2440 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Glen Ellyn, Oak Forest
- Website
- casten.house.gov
- RepSeanCasten
- repseancasten
- Mastodon
- @RepCasten@mastodon.social
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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