Letter carriers have delivered for us, and now it’s time for USPS to deliver for them. I was proud to rally with National Association of Letter Carriers members this weekend in support of a fair deal that provides the pay, health care, physical safety, and retirement benefits they deserve.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 783
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 · 124 sponsored · 336 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Section 702 is an important tool for keeping our nation safe from foreign threats.
But it’s been used instead for warrantless spying on Americans.
That’s unacceptable.
We just introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and reform it to protect national security AND civil liberties.
YMCA’s history is tied to our nation’s history, and even 175 years later, it will be a piece of our nation’s future. I’m joining my colleagues today to announce a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the long and storied history of the YMCA and the work it does to support American communities.
Today, I filed an amicus brief to combat Visa and Mastercard’s attempts to hollow out the Durbin Amendment, which prevents exorbitant debit interchange fees.
Consumers deserve a debit card system that is affordable and fair, and we cannot allow Wall Street to add extra costs and line their pockets.
Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, I joined members of Chicago’s Ukrainian community on Saturday to commemorate the lives lost and remind them that the American people stand behind the Ukrainians who are fighting for our values. Their fight is our fight.
The President’s lashing out against Supreme Court justices is dangerous.
The Court ruled in accordance with the law, which any president is bound by.
Hurling insults doesn’t change that.
The Trump Tariff Tax burdens families and businesses.
It was clear these tariffs were illegitimate after he announced a dramatic increase on Swiss tariffs—just because he didn’t like their leader.
This Supreme Court ruling is a win.
The Trump Tariff Tax burdens families and businesses.
It was clear these tariffs were illegitimate after he announced a dramatic increase on Swiss tariffs—just because he didn’t like their leader.
This Supreme Court ruling is a win.
Prosecutors must work independently. No political interference.
So why did JD Vance announce a proposed new division at the Justice Department?
It reeks of political meddling.
This is shameful.
These refugees were thoroughly vetted, waited in line, and followed all the rules.
Now, the MAGA anti-immigrant agenda goes so far as to DETAIN them.
This is shameful.
These refugees were thoroughly vetted, waited in line, and followed all the rules.
Now, the MAGA anti-immigrant agenda goes so far as to DETAIN them.
President Trump said the quiet part out loud. He hopes to nationalize elections and shatter 250 years of norms around federalism, all so he can remain in power.
Another person has died in ICE custody, this time in ICE’s Chicago Field Office jurisdiction.
Despite this shocking update, ICE and DHS continue to restrict congressional oversight of detention facilities, denying accountability for this Administration and justice for the victims’ families.
Another person has died in ICE custody, this time in ICE’s Chicago Field Office jurisdiction.
Despite this shocking update, ICE and DHS continue to restrict congressional oversight of detention facilities, denying accountability for this Administration and justice for the victims’ families.
Secretary Kennedy and President Trump’s anti-science conspiracy theories are destroying American vaccine innovation and the protection that comes with it.
Their attacks on science and vaccines are leaving Americans vulnerable for the next pandemic.
A recent study found that President Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to USAID could result in more than 9M premature deaths over the next four years.
This Admin’s callous approach to gutting foreign assistance will be remembered as cruel & counterproductive, harming America’s image & millions of lives.
Reverend Jesse Jackson committed his life to the fight for civil rights. I counted him as a friend and ally on many issues of social justice.
My deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and the many lives he touched.
The vindictiveness of President Trump knows no bounds. His cuts to Americans’ health care do not make America great. They make us weaker, poorer, and sicker.
President Trump and his allies’ threats against our elections is textbook authoritarianism.
They want to use their power to intimidate Americans and prevent them from voting.
The Trump Administration’s disgraceful, politically-motivated attempt to indict Members of Congress for simply stating the law is unprecedented.
This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
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Voting History783 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-52) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (24-76) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (51-49) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-49) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-19 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-02-18 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-02-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-02-18 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (72-28) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2025-02-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2025-02-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2025-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (55-44) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45) |
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.