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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 — 851

Yes35%

No62%

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 · 129 sponsored · 356 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 14(source)

President Trump’s war on drugs will take more than a new President in Venezuela. Last night’s termination of addiction treatment is a step backwards that will cost lives. His cuts show this Admin is more interested in building White House ballrooms than life-saving clinics.

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#Breaking: SAMHSA canceled up to $1.9 billion in grants without staff consultation, accelerating the mental health agency's deterioration under President Trump. www.statnews.com/2026/01/14/s...

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 14(source)

Still no response. We know the answer. Lowered standards. Weakened vetting. Secretary Noem is opening the door to extremists and the unqualified.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 14(source)

Still no response. We know the answer. Lowered standards. Weakened vetting. Secretary Noem is opening the door to extremists and the unqualified.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Per new reporting, ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting under Kristi Noem. One was discovered to have a history of robbery and battery related to domestic violence while already in training.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 14(source)

I met with Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng to discuss many shared interests and areas of disagreement between the U.S. and China. I commend Ambassador Xie for his willingness to discuss these issues with me, and I hope China can help bring an end to the war in Ukraine and ease tensions in the SCS.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

America could restore its leadership on human rights and right past wrongs. Instead, the Trump Administration is expanding Guantánamo Bay to unjustly and inhumanely detain migrants. We have to close it once and for all.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

At last month’s Cabinet meeting, Trump publicly called Somali immigrants “garbage.” Now, his Administration is terminating Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status. Does the President really think Somalia is a safe or stable place for these individuals to return? I think not.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

@duckworth.senate.gov and I introduced an amendment to the government funding bill to reverse the President’s proposed budget cut to the Chicago Harbor Lock, one of America’s busiest locks. A lock this large must have the critical resources it needs to run its operations.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

Today, President Trump endorsed my bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act, which would reduce credit card swipe fees and hold down costs for Main Street merchants and their customers. Americans struggling with everyday purchases like groceries and gas need the relief this bill would provide.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

🚨BIG NEWS: This is the moment the Senate passed my bill to combat nonconsensual, sexually-explicit deepfakes. Grok is out of control. AI can’t be unregulated. I teamed up with @ocasio-cortez.house.gov to stand up for victims who’ve had their autonomy taken from them by AI. Let’s get it done.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

Survivors deserve to have their day in court. To my House colleagues: let’s get this done.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govJan 13(source)

BREAKING: Senate unanimously passes bill to help tackle nonconsensual, sexually-explicit deepfake images accelerated by the AI boom.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

Some exciting news. The Senate just unanimously passed my bill to combat nonconsensual, sexually-explicit deepfake images! Survivors deserve to have their day in court. To my House colleagues: let’s get this done.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 13(source)

The video from the shooting of Renee Good directly contradicts the self-defense narrative that DHS and President Trump have attempted to spin. DHS and DOJ must cooperate with state and local officials to hold a full, transparent investigation into her shooting now.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 12(source)

The first detainees arrived at Guantánamo Bay twenty-four years ago. The prison at GTMO is a stain on our nation’s history—and it’s time we close it once and for all.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 12(source)

Read my letter to the Chicago Tribune about the horrific shooting of Renee Good and the Trump Administration’s reign of terror here:

Letters: A federal agent killed a woman in Minnesota. The reign of terror on America is a disgrace.

What happened in Minneapolis last week was an unacceptable tragedy.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 12(source)

President Trump wants to weaponize every tool of government against his perceived opponents. His lackeys at the Justice Department embrace and execute his worst instincts. Congress must fight back.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 12(source)

President Trump wants to weaponize every tool of government against his perceived opponents. His lackeys at the Justice Department embrace and execute his worst instincts. Congress must fight back.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Weaponized Trump-Bondi Justice Department opens inquiry into perceived enemy Jerome Powell to threaten Federal Reserve’s independence.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 9(source)

NEWS: Since the passage of the INFORM Consumers Act, which I introduced, tens of millions of product listings have been removed from online marketplaces. I am pleased to see that this legislation has helped make it safer for people to purchase goods online.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 9(source)

17 House Republicans joined with all House Democrats to pass a simple extension of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, which reduce health costs for 22 million Americans. Now we just need 13 Senate Republicans to do the same.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJan 8(source)

It was a pleasure to meet with students from Washington University in St. Louis who are participating in its Civic Fellows Program through the Gephardt Institute. This program helps prepare the next generation of leaders, and I look forward to seeing what these students accomplish.

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Sponsored Bills(129)

S. Res. 799 (119th)
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims…
S. Res. 756 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violen…
S. Res. 748 (119th)
A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement ag…
S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
S. 4566 (119th)
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage under State plans u…

Cosponsored Bills(356)

S. Res. 789 (119th)
A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. 4937 (119th)
A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitr…
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. Res. 790 (119th)
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in …
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. 4919 (119th)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to…
Joined: 2026-06-24
S.J. Res. 198 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
Joined: 2026-06-24

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Voting History

851 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
2026-06-24	S.J. Res. 185 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24	S.J. Res. 196 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23	H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Motion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18	—	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17	S. Res. 616 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16	S.J. Res. 172 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16	S.J. Res. 190 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05	S. 1318 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)

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