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.

Source: Wikipedia • View full (CC BY-SA)

SoupScoreanalysis-first civic rating · view full breakdown

Loading…

Voting Record — 783

Yes34%

No64%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

Party align93%

Cross-party6%

SoupScore

District Map

Senate District (Statewide)

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @SenatorDurbin Facebook YouTube

External Resources

Wikipedia Ballotpedia VoteSmart GovTrack OpenSecrets

Richard J. Durbin

U.S. SenatorDemocratIllinois

SoupScore

Richard J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 124 sponsored · 336 cosponsored

View profile

Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

President Trump and his representatives called multiple Republican Senators to urge them to delay certification of the 2020 election. Jack Smith led the investigation into who the President called and what he asked. But Republicans won’t let him testify before the Judiciary Committee.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

You shouldn’t have to explain to six-year-olds why they need to be careful of tear gas, rubber bullets, and unlawful deportations on Halloween night. They’re kids.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

You shouldn’t have to explain to six-year-olds why they need to be careful of tear gas, rubber bullets, and unlawful deportations on Halloween night. They’re kids.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

Kristi Noem just told her MAGA audience (FOX “News”) that she will amp up shameful immigration raids on Halloween. The “worst of the worst” aren’t trick-or-treating. They’re in the Trump Administration.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

It’s a damn shame—and I hate to even have to say it. But, the Trump Administration has no remorse for targeting innocent kids and families on Halloween. Stay safe, stay vigilant tonight.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

Republicans want to investigate the the Justice Department’s investigation into President Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Why not let the man who led the investigation testify under oath?

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Democrats call for former Special Counsel Jack Smith to publicly testify before the Committee and for the Justice Department to release the unredacted copy of Volume II of Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

I voted to terminate the President’s disastrous tariffs on Brazil, Canada, and his “reciprocal” tariffs on nearly every country. These tariffs are hiking up prices and harming American families, workers, and small businesses. The President must stop playing games with our economy.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

There are 130,000+ vetted, approved refugees ready for a chance at the American Dream. They’re men, women, children fleeing persecution and violence, but they’ve waited in line like they’re supposed to. President Trump is letting white South Africans skip ahead—and closing the door behind them.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

Illegal and invalid. There are 130,000+ vetted, approved refugees fleeing persecution and violence. But President Trump is turning refugee admissions into another political giveaway.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

Illegal and invalid. There are 130,000+ vetted, approved refugees fleeing persecution and violence. But President Trump is turning refugee admissions into another political giveaway.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

BREAKING: Trump Administration slashes refugee admissions to 7,500—almost entirely limited to white South Africans—without the legally required consultation with Congress.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 31(source)

Big companies have squeezed family farms for years. Seed and fertilizer aren’t affordable. Pressure tactics trap farmers as customers. Private data collection has little transparency. We need more competition and transparency in seed and fertilizer.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

I am relieved to hear that Mr. Torres Maldonado was released from detention today so he can be with his daughter as she battles cancer. The fact that the Trump Administration is targeting families like the Maldonados is proof of the excessive cruelty of their immigration enforcement operations.

Chicago Tribune

@chicagotribune.com

Open post ↗

Ruben Torres Maldonado is coming home to his wife, sick daughter and four-year-old son.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

This is a flat-out lie.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

This is a flat-out lie.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained. We focus on those who are here illegally. And anything you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting."

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

I met with the Illinois Department of Insurance Director, Ann Gillespie, to discuss the Republicans’ refusal to extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits Without them, Illinoisans with an ACA plan will see a nearly 80% average cost increase for their health insurance. This is unacceptable.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

Health care premiums will increase by over 100% next year. Nursing homes and rural hospitals are going to close. We are in a health care crisis, and the House of Representatives must come back to work today to solve it.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

The Trump Administration found $40 billion to give to Argentina but claims there is no money to pay for SNAP benefits in November. The suspension of SNAP is a deliberate choice by this Administration.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

Republicans shut down the government to protect billionaires and hurt your health care. President Trump’s response? Asking for $230 million for himself.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 30(source)

If you live in Illinois and don’t have health insurance through your employer, you can see your new insurance premiums for 2026 at GetCovered.Illinois.gov. Sadly, out-of-pocket costs are going to increase an average of 80% next year because congressional Republicans refuse to work with Democrats.

Home

Explore Get Covered Illinois, the official health insurance marketplace for Illinois. Compare health plans, estimate costs, enroll in coverage, and get financial help. Open Enrollment starts November ...

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 29(source)

Regardless of whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, the expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits will impact you. House Republicans should end their months-long vacation and come work with us to help Americans afford their health care.

← Newer postsPosts page 36Older posts →

Sponsored Bills(124)

S. 4541 (119th)
A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international kn…
S. 4515 (119th)
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out …
S. Res. 728 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securin…
S. 4494 (119th)
A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical…
S. 4449 (119th)
A bill to strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.

Cosponsored Bills(336)

S. 4535 (119th)
A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 732 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence an…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 735 (119th)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 727 (119th)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agri…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12

Leadership

No leadership roles

Committees

SoupScore Breakdown

Loading analysis metrics…

Voting History

783 total votes

ExpandCollapse

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
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Motion to Discharge H.R. 4	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (46-42)

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.

← PrevPage 8 / 16Next →