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Eric Sorensen

U.S. Representative, Illinois 17th district · Democrat

12 statements indexed, set against 645 recorded votes.

First took office
January 3, 2023
Terms served
2 terms in the House
Current term
January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027
Born
March 18, 1976

Sources: Clerk of the House and congress-legislators.

645
recorded votes
303
voted for
334
voted against
5
did not vote
12
statements indexed

What is on this page

Every recorded vote of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists this member, taken from their own per-vote records. Nothing is sampled and nothing is left out.

The House votes Yea and Nay on the floor and Aye and No in the Committee of the Whole. They are different words for the same two answers, and the site keeps the word the Clerk recorded as well as which side it fell on.

The statements are not complete and are not meant to be. A measure with no statement against it means only that none has been indexed here.

What was said, and what was done

2026-07-22

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5125

What was said

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to the Grothman amendment. I am proud to live in an Army town and represent the historic Rock Island Arsenal in the House of Representatives.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5125

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

They speak against an amendment offered by Grothman. They say they are proud to live in an Army town. They say they represent the historic Rock Island Arsenal in the House.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-21

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 21, 2026, p. H5002

What was said

“Madam Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to Representative Boebert's amendment. I am proud to live in an Army town, and I am the only LGBTQ person to serve on the House Committee on Armed Services.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, July 21, 2026, p. H5002

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 21, 2026.

In plain English

They speak against an amendment from Representative Boebert. They say they are proud to live in an Army town. They say they are the only LGBTQ person on the House Committee on Armed Services.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-20

HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHRIS MOHAN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. E706

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today ========================= END NOTE ========================= to honor Lieutenant General Chris Mohan as he concludes an extraordinary 40-year career of service to our Nation and retires as the 22nd Commanding General of the United States Army Materiel Command.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. E706

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-09

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 9, 2026, p. E659

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I missed one vote on June 30, 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 232 on the adoption of H.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, July 9, 2026, p. E659

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 9, 2026.

In plain English

They say they missed one vote on June 30, 2026. They say that if they had been there, they would have voted yes. That vote was Roll Call Number 232. They say it was on adopting the measure.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-12

HONORING PEORIA POLICE CHIEF ERIC ECHEVARRIA

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, May 12, 2026, p. E432

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria who is retiring from the City of Peoria Police Department. Chief Echevarria is a pillar of the Peoria community and will be truly missed.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, May 12, 2026, p. E432

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 12, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to honor Eric Echevarria. He is the police chief in Peoria. They say he is retiring from the Peoria Police Department. They call him a pillar of the Peoria community. They say he will be truly missed.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-03-24

HONORING ROALD ZVONIK

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, March 24, 2026, p. H2668

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of a hero, Roald Zvonik, a proud American, for 99 years of life. At 17, he stepped up to serve in the U.S.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, March 24, 2026, p. H2668

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 24, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to honor the life of Roald Zvonik. They call him a hero and a proud American who lived 99 years. They say he stepped up to serve at age 17. They say they rise with a heavy heart.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-12-16

HONORING JEFF KIRWAN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, December 16, 2025, p. H5936

What was said

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeff Kirwan, a trusted voice and a guide for farmers, both as the president of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, for many years.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, December 16, 2025, p. H5936

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 16, 2025.

In plain English

They spoke to honor Jeff Kirwan. They say he has been a trusted voice and a guide for farmers. They say he served as president of the Mercer County Farm Bureau. They say he was also a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau for many years.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-12-04

REMEMBERING JORDAN BALL

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, December 4, 2025, p. H5038

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to honor the life of Jordan Ball, a Galesburg seventh grade history teacher and basketball coach, a former Monmouth-Roseville High School teacher, and a proud graduate of Monmouth College.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, December 4, 2025, p. H5038

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 4, 2025.

In plain English

A tribute to the life of Jordan Ball. They say he was a seventh grade history teacher and basketball coach in Galesburg. They say he once taught at Monmouth-Roseville High School. They say he was a proud graduate of Monmouth College.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-10-10

RECOGNIZING 25NEWS CHIEF METEOROLOGIST CHUCK COLLINS ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 46 YEARS OF SERVICE

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, October 10, 2025, p. E950

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Chuck Collins, a broadcaster who has kept our district safe from storms for nearly a half century. Next week, 25News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins, will be walking away from the green screen.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, October 10, 2025, p. E950

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 10, 2025.

In plain English

A tribute to Chuck Collins, a broadcaster in the speaker's district. They say he has warned people about storms for nearly fifty years. He is the Chief Meteorologist for 25News. They say he will retire from the job next week.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-17

REMEMBERING PORTER McNEIL

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, September 17, 2025, p. H4397

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a friend and a public servant in the Quad Cities, Porter McNeil. Porter served as a leader in Rock Island County for decades, most recently on our county board, but also as a leader and lover of democratic values.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, September 17, 2025, p. H4397

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 17, 2025.

In plain English

A tribute to Porter McNeil, a public servant in the Quad Cities. The speaker calls him a friend. They say he was a leader in Rock Island County for decades. They say he served most recently on the county board. They say he was also a leader who loved democratic values.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-04

RECOGNIZING CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, September 4, 2025, p. E813

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge one of the most cherished organizations in my district and the efforts to continue their storied mission of serving with the greatest care and love.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, September 4, 2025, p. E813

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 4, 2025.

In plain English

They spoke to recognize an organization in their district. They call it one of the most cherished there. They say the group is working to continue its long mission. They say that mission is to serve with the greatest care and love.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-04

RECOGNIZING JEFF NELSON ON HIS RETIREMENT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, September 4, 2025, p. E812

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jeff Nelson, CEO and Managing Director of MetroLINK, on the occasion of his retirement in September 2025 after more than 35 years of dedicated service to the Quad Cities.”

Eric Sorensen, Congressional Record, September 4, 2025, p. E812

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 4, 2025.

In plain English

A tribute to Jeff Nelson, the CEO and Managing Director of MetroLINK. They note that he is retiring in September 2025. They say he served the Quad Cities for more than 35 years. The speaker rose to recognize him for that work.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

Where the words are

The Congressional Record marks Eric Sorensen as speaking in 22 items of business across 21 sitting days of this Congress. 12 statements indexed here so far.

That count is where to look, not how much was said. Most appearances are procedural: a yield of time, a request to revise and extend, a call for the yeas and nays.

It is also a floor and not a total. The count comes from the Record's own metadata, which tags who spoke in each item of business, and that tagging is not complete: checking the text turns up passages by members the metadata does not tag at all. A member may have said more than this says.

The eight most recent, each linking to that day's Record at govinfo.

Every recorded vote

All 645 recorded votes of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists Eric Sorensen, newest first. The most recent 25 are below and the rest load on request. Each roll number links to the official record of that vote.

RollDateMeasure SubjectQuestionVoted Outcome
28323-Jul-2026H R 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn PassageNayPassed
28223-Jul-2026H CON RES 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranOn Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaPassed
28122-Jul-2026H CON RES 113Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayPassed
28022-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn PassageNayPassed
27922-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
27822-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On PassageNayPassed
27722-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
27622-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
27522-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
27422-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
27322-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
27221-Jul-2026H R 9770Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesOn PassageNayPassed
27121-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn PassageYeaPassed
27021-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
26921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26821-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26721-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26621-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26521-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26421-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26321-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26221-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26121-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26021-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
25921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed

620 more, loaded from the published roll call list

What this covers

Up to 12 of this member's most recent floor remarks, taken verbatim from the Congressional Record with the page each is printed on. Procedural turns are left out: yielding time, reserving time, moving to suspend the rules.

Not covered.

A vote shown against remarks means the member spoke on that measure and voted on it the same day. It is not a claim that the words and the vote agree or disagree.