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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 — 772
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 · 120 sponsored · 330 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Tommy Tuberville will say he’s defending “freedom of religion.” And then call millions of Americans “enemies”… because of their religion. He’s only interested in defending religious freedom when it benefits him.
Democrats have asked immigration agents to take their masks off and abide by the rules outlined in our Constitution. But Republicans shut down the Department of Homeland Security to block these common sense measures.
The attack on a Michigan synagogue is horrifying. Faith communities should be a place of unity and empowerment. My thoughts are with the Jewish community in Michigan and around the world.
I joined the Irish American Partnership for it’s 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in Chicago to celebrate the deep bonds between our two nations. More than 31 million Americans claim Irish heritage—I am proud to be one of them—& America has been enriched immeasurably by their contributions.
Toxic ethylene oxide causes cancer, yet the Trump Administration is proposing to gut restrictions on the emissions of these chemicals from commercial sterilizers. EPA must reinstate its EtO emission standards and protect our communities from toxic emissions.
The Senate just unanimously passed my bipartisan resolution with Senator Lankford celebrating the 175th anniversary of the YMCA. I am pleased to see my colleagues join me in recognizing the storied history of the YMCA and its many contributions to America.
My prayers are with the family and friends of the individual who was killed by the tornado that ripped through Kankakee County this week. My office stands ready to help in any way possible in the wake of this disaster.
We’ve seen the havoc wreaked by Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. But it’s particularly harming the mental health of children of America—in schools, families, daycare centers. I’m announcing now: I’m bringing in survivors of the MAGA mass deportation campaign to the Senate on Tuesday.
Immigrants make our country stronger. Secretary Noem’s ouster, public outrage towards ICE, and so many other instances prove the Trump Administration is out of step with the American people.
Sen. DURBIN: Kristi Noem sat at this table one week ago. She was removed as Secretary just 48 hours later. This is a national conversation about immigrants. Do we fear them? Or do we embrace them as part of America? I sure hope it’s the latter.
Immigrants make our country stronger. Secretary Noem’s ouster, public outrage towards ICE, and so many other instances prove the Trump Administration is out of step with the American people.
Republicans are willing to let you wait for hours at the airport so immigration agents can continue to terrorize American citizens. It is clear what their priorities are.
Today’s constituent coffee was extra special because it is also @duckworth.senate.gov's birthday! Tammy is a dear friend and a fierce advocate for Illinoisans. I am grateful to serve alongside her, and I am happy that I could join our constituents to celebrate her birthday today.
Restaurants are the lifeblood of our communities, but they face serious challenges with the steep cost of credit card swipe fees. Today, I spoke with the National Restaurant Association about how my bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act would lower costs for businesses and consumers.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Illinois TRIO students and staff. As the Trump Admin. threatens to zero out TRIO funding, I will continue to back this important program that helps first-gen, low-income, and underrepresented students succeed in college.
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov & our Dem colleagues in a letter to Secretary Hegseth to demand answers on U.S. airstrikes that reportedly killed at least 168 people—mostly children—in a school in Iran. There those responsible for this horrific school attack must be held accountable.
Today, I hosted the Illinois Soybean Association to discuss the state of the farm economy. I believe President Trump broke his promise to farmers. Tariffs, Iran, his damage to the bipartisan Farm Bill, abandoning E15 as a priority, cutting USDA staff and research – all make farming too expensive.
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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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-08-01Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)YESYESMotion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 34 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 41 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-28Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)

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