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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 — 776
Yes33%
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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 4(source)
For 19 years, leaders from Bloomington-Normal have come to Washington to advocate for federal investment in their community. I had the pleasure of meeting with them today to discuss federal funding opportunities for their local infrastructure needs.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 4(source)
Last night, I accepted an award from @protectwildutah.bsky.social and spoke about the importance of protecting our public lands. It has been my honor to work with them to safeguard fragile landscapes so they may be enjoyed by generations of future Americans.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 4(source)
Today, I met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Colonel Kenneth Rockwell to receive an update on some of the most critical infrastructure projects in Northern Illinois and how the federal government can best support the Corps’ work.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 4(source)
Happy 189th birthday Chicago! For nearly two centuries, our great city has shown an endless capacity for reinvention, growth, and dynamism. May Chicago continue to thrive for many more birthdays to come!
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 4(source)
Our Founders were wise on this point: one should never send our sons and daughters into war without the consent of the people. I have made this argument throughout my Congressional career, regardless of if the President is a Democrat or Republican.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 3(source)
Local radio and television stations provide Illinoisans with essential emergency information and informative, entertaining programming. Today, I met with members of the Illinois Broadcasters Association to discuss how Congress can best support their important work.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 3(source)
Secretary Noem may not know it, but DACA recipients are being wrongfully deported. Under the law, they are supposed to be protected from deportation.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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Sen. DURBIN: Your agency arrested 261 DACA holders last year—and deported 86 of them. Why have you deported dozens of DACA holders? Noem: We follow all laws. Durbin: Why did you deport them? Noem: I don’t know the details.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 3(source)
Secretary Noem won’t admit she was wrong. Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and so many other victims of her agents’ use of excessive force are NOT “domestic terrorists.” They’re human beings who were exercising their constitutional rights.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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Sen. DURBIN: Your agents shot and killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Two American citizens. While their families struggle with these horrible tragedies, they have had to fight baseless accusations from you, after you falsely claimed they were domestic terrorists.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 3(source)
Secretary Noem won’t admit she was wrong. Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and so many other victims of her agents’ use of excessive force are NOT “domestic terrorists.” They’re human beings who were exercising their constitutional rights.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 3(source)
I’ve seen the unspeakable cruelty of Secretary Noem and the Trump Administration in Chicago and across the country. We’ve all seen it. They are waging a campaign of fear and eroding trust in law enforcement and government. That’s dangerous.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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Sen. DURBIN: Madam Secretary, your DHS has operated without any moral compass or respect for rule of law. DHS agents have acted with unspeakable cruelty against children, immigrants, and American citizens.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 3(source)
I’ve seen the unspeakable cruelty of Secretary Noem and the Trump Administration in Chicago and across the country. We’ve all seen it. They are waging a campaign of fear and eroding trust in law enforcement and government. That’s dangerous.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 2(source)
While there has been bipartisan agreement on halting Iran’s nuclear program, There is no consensus for a war with Iran. The President’s impulsive strikes risk American servicemembers’ lives and endanger our allies.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 2(source)
Happy Casimir Pulaski Day! Casimir made incredible contributions to our young country, sacrificing his life in the Revolutionary War. Today, we honor his memory and generations of rich Polish heritage across America.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 2(source)
Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers have called for an independent investigation into Renee Good’s killing. Kash Patel and Justice Department officials shut that down. Unacceptable.
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Voting History
776 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGYES—Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageYESNO✕↔Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)

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