Congress had allocated billions of dollars for the expansion of low-cost wind and solar energy to help Americans afford their energy bills, but President Trump stopped it. Why? Because his billionaire oil donors asked him to.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 782
Yes34%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Richard J. Durbin
U.S. SenatorDemocratIllinois
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20 recent posts · 121 sponsored · 332 cosponsored
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Senate Republicans for the THIRD time blocked a resolution that would require Congress to approve further armed action against Iran.
Servicemen and women are dying, and taxpayers are paying billions of dollars for this war, yet Republicans refuse to conduct adequate oversight.
Honored to receive the Champion of Justice award tonight.
I started my career as a small-town attorney. I’ve seen how different economic means impacts access to justice.
Legal aid changes lives for the better.
I met with Emanuelis Zingeris, member of the Lithuanian Parliament, to reiterate my support for Lithuania and our Baltic allies. As Russia increases its provocations in the region, it is essential we stand by NATO and defend the principles of democracy.
Most plastic waste ends up in landfills, incinerated, or worse—finding its way into our rivers, lakes, and oceans.
I introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act to prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets into waterways and address the plastic problem that is plaguing our nation’s wildlife.
Colin McDonald is more interested in scoring political points for Donald Trump and the enriched fraudsters he has pardoned… than he is in actually fighting fraud.
This “division” is just another vessel for political retribution.
I vote no on his nomination.
President Trump’s constant impulsiveness is something we’ve come to expect from him.
But his instability poses real risks to America’s economy and our service members abroad.
Jack Smith offered to testify publicly under oath.
Senate Judiciary Republicans would rather pursue a baseless partisan witch-hunt.
A complete waste of time.
Replacing nurses with robots. Claiming AI will fix doctor shortages. The Trump Admin’s sick view of rural health care overpromises & underdelivers. These flashy claims don’t make up for the tens of billions of dollars they’re taking away from rural hospitals & clinics.
Kristi Noem’s legacy will be failure. She slipped on ICE.
I’m unconvinced that Senator Mullin has the knowledge, skill, or the right advisors to rein in ICE abuses and say “no” to Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant instincts.
I voted NO.
I went to the Senate floor to read Republicans’ own words about why they support the SAVE America Act into the Congressional Record.
They have made it clear, Republicans are pushing this bill to increase their chances of winning in November.
I voted no on Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be DHS Secretary.
I will not vote to install another yes-man to enable Donald Trump.
Assistant principals set the tone for schools, cultivating a positive learning atmosphere for students while providing essential support to staff.
Their work deserves recognition, which is why I introduced a resolution to declare the week of April 6 as National Assistant Principals Week.
ICE and Border Patrol already have a larger budget than the marines. But Senate Republicans are making you wait for hours at the airport to give them even more money to wage their terror campaign.
Senate Republicans could fully fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard today. All they have to do is agree to our request to fund these agencies immediately while we negotiate a deal on ICE and Border Patrol.
The SAVE America Act would make it harder for millions of Americans, including married women, seniors, and veterans to vote.
That is an affront to our democracy, and I will be voting no.
Robert Mueller devoted his life to the service of our country. He earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart in Vietnam & he led the FBI with professionalism rising above the fray of partisan politics.
May his legacy of integrity be a guiding light for all those who enter public service.
Senate Democrats have come to the Senate floor to fund FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard nine separate times.
Republicans blocked each attempt because they wanted more money for mass deportations.
President Trump is pushing the SAVE America Act because he knows his only chance of winning in 2026 is to disenfranchise the millions of Americans who are fed up with his chaotic, cruel presidency.
The President claims that the SAVE America Act is necessary to stop noncitizen voting.
So I looked at the data.
The Bipartisan Policy Center analyzed the Heritage Foundation’s Election Fraud Database and found only 77 cases of noncitizens successfully casting ballots in elections over 24 years.
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Voting History782 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-05 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-50) |
| 2025-04-05 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-50) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (5-94) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-53) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-53) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-53) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (51-48) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | S.J. Res. 26 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26 | YES | NO | ✕ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83) |
| 2025-04-03 | S.J. Res. 33 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33 | YES | NO | ✕ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (53-42) |
| 2025-04-02 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-04-02 | S.J. Res. 37 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-48) |
| 2025-04-02 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-04-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-04-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-03-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42) |
| 2025-03-27 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-03-27 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-03-27 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-48) |
| 2025-03-26 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-03-26 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (70-28) |
| 2025-03-26 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (56-44) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (74-25) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25) |
| 2025-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (60-31) |
| 2025-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (62-30) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (54-46) |
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.