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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 — 782
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.

That is why Congress must change the law and make it clear that what ICE is doing must be stopped before they strike next. Because today’s bill did not include serious legislative reforms to DHS, I voted no. (2/2)
I’m happy that ICE has announced it is leaving Minnesota, and I salute Minnesotans for standing up to ICE’s lawlessness and cruelty. But understand, this masked secret police force is not going away, and their evil agenda will terrorize a new set of victims. (1/2)
NEWS: The Trump Administration cancelled more than half a billion dollars in funding for four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, which is used to prevent deadly disease outbreaks.
Last night, my colleagues and I wished Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman farewell after her six years of service as ambassador. While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
Hospitals and clinics across rural America have been pushed to the brink because Republicans slashed Medicaid & ACA coverage. I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
U.S. companies reap the rewards of government programs but use foreign tax havens to scheme their way out of paying their fair share of taxes. I introduced the Stop Corporate Inversions Act to close this loophole to ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left behind.
Science has proven that the climate crisis is real, and our nation put in place critical rules that ensured that pollutants did not clog our air further. More than a decade later, it’s a dark day as President Trump shreds the principle that EPA relies on to eliminate climate pollution.
Yesterday, the Illinois Northern District Court upheld a law that removes debit and credit card swipe fees from the tip and tax portion of your bills. I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
Finally—this news is way overdue. The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city. And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
Finally—this news is way overdue. The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city. And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
BREAKING: The Trump Administration quietly withdraws National Guard troops from Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, in a win for the rule of law and immigrant communities.
I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin. But I’m still immensely concerned. As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin. But I’m still immensely concerned. As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
BREAKING: Jeanine Pirro FAILS to get grand jury to indict Sens. Kelly, Slotkin, and four House members in politically-motivated prosecution.
Higher education is one of the best investments we can make in America’s future. @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with members & leaders of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association to discuss how we can support Illinois community colleges and ensure they are accessible and affordable.
Textbook costs are an overlooked barrier to college accessibility. That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year. This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
Yesterday, I joined @warren.senate.gov to call out the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the CFPB. For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
A weaponized FBI raided an election center in Georgia last month… on President Trump’s order. Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
The Trump Administration continues to disparage my colleagues who have served our nation. It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin. Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
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Voting History
782 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
2026-03-26S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 103 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 107 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S.J. Res. 116 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGYESCloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture 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. 104YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)

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.

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