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At a Glance
Seat
U.S. Senator from Illinois
Born
November 21, 1944
Age 81
Phone
(202) 224-2152
Office
711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois

Richard J. Durbin

Richard Joseph Durbin is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from the state of Illinois, a seat he has held since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Durbin is in his fifth Senate term and has served since 2005 as the Senate Democratic Whip and since 2025 as the Senate minority whip. He is the longest-serving Democratic whip since the position was established in 1913. Durbin chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2021 to 2025, and led the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court nomination hearings.

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Voting Record — 778
Yes34%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Richard J. Durbin
U.S. SenatorDemocratIllinois
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Richard J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 121 sponsored · 332 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

2008 proved that we cannot leave Americans on the hook to save a failed industry. That’s why today I’m introducing the No Bailout for Crypto Act to ensure that taxpayers aren’t left holding the bag when the crypto industry inevitably crashes.
Protecting Americans from PFAS is a matter of health—which is why I joined @mccollum.house.gov to introduce the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act. This bill will help phase out the unnecessary uses of PFAS and protect consumers & our environment from the hazards of these chemicals.
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov and a bipartisan group of 38 senators to call on the Trump Admin to stop delaying the release of energy assistance funding for families in need. As utility prices skyrocket, it is more important than ever that we help Americans afford their energy bills.
Our economy lost 92,000 jobs last month. President Trump’s chaotic tariffs, mass firings of federal employees, and federal grant cuts have weakened our economy and forced Americans to pay more for essentials.
After cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid, Republicans for the SECOND time voted against a resolution that would require Congress to approve further military action against Iran. Republicans are spending nearly $2 billion a day on this war, putting American service members and our economy at risk.
As President Trump’s tariff policy and war in the Middle East hurts our farmers, I met with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau to discuss how Congress can support Illinois farmers and promote policies that will bring certainty and predictability back to our farm economy.
Americans don’t need to go through more paperwork and bureaucracy to vote. But that is exactly what the SAVE America Act would straddle seniors, veterans, and millions of other U.S. citizens with.
I joined Senator Grassley to introduce the Baltic Security Assessment Act to encourage coordination between Congress and the Admin on threats posed to the Baltics. The U.S. must remain steadfast in support of our Baltic allies and the NATO alliance in the face of Russian and Chinese threats.
I met with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and Mutual Aid Box Alarm System leadership to discuss how Congress can improve fire & EMS services in Illinois. I was proud to help pass the SIREN Act to boost rural EMS funding & am committed to ensuring our firefighters have the resources they need.
I remember sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when he said some immigrants come from “sh*thole” countries. He denied it for years. Until he admitted he was lying. That’s un-American. This smart, kind witness is a proud American.
I remember sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when he said some immigrants come from “sh*thole” countries. He denied it for years. Until he admitted he was lying. That’s un-American. This smart, kind witness is a proud American.
Sen. DURBIN: You’re Somali? Somali-American teenager: I am. Durbin: The President spoke about “sh*thole” countries. What was your community’s reaction? Teenager: I love my community because we fought back. At first, anger and hurt. Then, we advocated.
As a proud son of a Lithuanian immigrant, I was honored to receive the Joint Baltic American National Committee’s Baltic Freedom Award. The Baltics are some of NATO’s strongest defenders, and they need American support in light of Russia’s ongoing threats in the region.
DHS has already admitted that it is arresting and deporting DACA holders. Now, new reporting suggests its delays in DACA renewal applications will subject even more to potential arrest and detention. This is unacceptable.
Kristi Noem just disclosed damaging information. ICE wrongfully arrested 261 DACA recipients… and deported 86. She’s using her typical “worst of the worst” defense. We’re not buying it.
Gideon v. Wainright is a staple case taught in constitutional law. All because Clarence Gideon wrote to the Supreme Court that he deserved counsel.
The right to a defense is a cornerstone of our judicial system. Gideon v. Wainright established that right. The first former public defender to serve on the Supreme Court displays a copy of Clarence Gideon’s petition in her office. Justice for all.
President Trump’s war with Iran sent gas and diesel prices through the roof, all without any clear or coherent endgame. You are paying more at the pump because of the President’s foreign policy whims.
President Trump terminated more than $8 billion in grants for clean energy projects and grid upgrades, making you pay more for your power bills. We cannot cut off an affordable supply of new power as demand continues to rise.
Today, we lost a brave firefighter in Mike Altman, a 4th generation firefighter who passed away after being injured responding to a fire in Chicago. Loretta and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we thank Mike for his service.
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Voting History
778 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONOMotion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (51-45)

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