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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 — 772

Yes34%

No64%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align93%

Cross-party6%

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Richard J. Durbin

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Richard J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 120 sponsored · 330 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

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.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

Gideon v. Wainright is a staple case taught in constitutional law. All because Clarence Gideon wrote to the Supreme Court that he deserved counsel.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

Gideon v. Wainright is a staple case taught in constitutional law. All because Clarence Gideon wrote to the Supreme Court that he deserved counsel.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

DACA recipients are losing their work authorization and status, not because they did anything wrong, but because the Trump Administration refuses to process their claims in a timely manner. Dreamers deserve better than the undue stress and anxiety that these delays create.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

Tonight, my colleagues and I said goodbye to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, who is stepping down from his position at the end of the month. Rudd has been an indispensable partner in strengthening the longstanding ties between our two nations, and he will be missed on the Hill.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

Senate Republicans just rushed to confirm Anna St. John, a partisan judicial nominee with serious impartiality concerns. She even testified against our bipartisan bill to end forced arbitration in the workplace and allow sexual harassment and assault victims their day in court. Shameful.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

Paramilitary forces are occupying our cities due to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. It’s terrorizing children—and it’s destroying families. It needs to end.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

Paramilitary forces are occupying our cities due to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. It’s terrorizing children—and it’s destroying families. It needs to end.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Sen. DURBIN: This is not a public safety operation. It’s an occupation by a paramilitary force. And it is children who are the most harmed by this cruelty.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

I met with Breakthrough T1D today to discuss the importance of federal research funding to improve care for Americans with type 1 diabetes.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

I am thrilled that the Senate just unanimously passed my resolution with @duckworth.senate.gov commemorating the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. I was honored to introduce this resolution for this civil rights giant.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with joy, revelry, and lots of craic.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)

One Illinois data center could consume as much power as 30% of all the households in our state. We must have an honest analysis of the electricity—and water—needs of these data centers as we consider their construction.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 16(source)

RFK Jr’s changes to our nation’s childhood vaccine schedule fly in the face of science and threaten the lives of kids nationwide. This ruling offers a temporary reprieve from the madness, but I’m afraid the damage has already been done.

Federal judge stalls health secretary RFK Jr.’s overhaul of vaccine policy

Breaking: A federal judge on Monday stalled major parts of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to remake vaccine policy in the U.S.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 16(source)

Many DACA recipients have been here for more than a decade and have been vetted numerous times. Yet the Trump Administration is subjecting them to delays that jeopardize their lawful presence, all to continue its cruel mass deportation agenda.

DACA delays lead to lost jobs, less stability and anxiety over potential deportation under Donald Trump

Without the renewal, DACA recipients are in danger of being placed in deportation proceedings.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 16(source)

Last year, Illinois electric rates jumped 15% or $200 for the average household. The culprit? Data centers and President Trump’s clean energy grant cuts. Read my column below to find out why.

Letters: Illinois ratepayers deserve an honest analysis of data centers’ power and water needs

This scramble of demand over limited supply is reflected in the increased charges on your utility bill.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 16(source)

Committing perjury and knowingly making false statements to Congress is a crime. Kristi Noem made several demonstrably false statements during her disastrous appearances earlier this month. We just made a criminal referral to the Justice Department.

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Sponsored Bills(120)

S. 4449 (119th)
A bill to strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.
S. Res. 721 (119th)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller, III and commending him for a…
S. 4438 (119th)
A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants…
S. 4437 (119th)
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers, and…
S.J. Res. 186 (119th)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative …

Cosponsored Bills(330)

S. 4454 (119th)
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolver…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 720 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Is…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S.J. Res. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 700 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026…
Joined: 2026-04-29
S. 4411 (119th)
A bill to clarify eligibility for small business loans, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-28

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Voting History

772 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-03-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18	S.J. Res. 118 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17	S. 1383 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04	S.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10	S.J. Res. 95 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (32-67)

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