
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 785
Yes34%
No63%
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 · 337 cosponsored
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Every Democrat and Republican should be able to unequivocally denounce political violence.
This Republican refuses to even investigate it honestly.
Every Democrat and Republican should be able to unequivocally denounce political violence.
This Republican refuses to even investigate it honestly.
Illinois is first in the nation in soybean production. Brazil is our biggest competitor.
But President Trump’s tariffs have been very bad news for our farmers.
South America wins, while American farmers struggle.
Here’s how.
Farmers have always told me that they need policy certainty from Washington.
Unpredictable tariffs are hurting our farmers, but the Trump administration chose to bail out Argentina.
The Trump Administration isn’t targeting the worst of the worst.
Their immigration raids are going after churches and Halloween parades. What a farce.
In Illinois, monthly premiums will increase, on average, nearly 80% next year for people in the individual market.
All because of the One Big Beautiful Bill and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to extend the enhanced health care tax credits.
The Trump Administration is disappearing people. No due process.
That’s a dictator tactic.
The Trump Administration is terrorizing people in their homes.
Immigrants are afraid to go to church… the market… their children’s schools… restaurants… all because of ICE.
That’s not what America stands for.
Detaining a father working to support his young daughter with cancer does not make our city safer. It only adds to the heartache and pain this family is already going through.
The Trump Administration’s cruelty knows no bounds, and it should have no place in Chicago.
I just read the words of these Jewish rabbis into the Congressional Record.
It’s time for not only the clergy to speak up… but anyone who cares about human life.
People need to be treated with respect.
I just read the words of these Jewish rabbis into the Congressional Record.
It’s time for not only the clergy to speak up… but anyone who cares about human life.
People need to be treated with respect.
Donald Trump is abroad while Americans at home suffer from his health care cuts.
The President should return to America and work with us to end this shutdown and ensure Americans have access to affordable, quality health care.
While Senate Democrats are here in Washington fighting for your health care, House Republicans are AWOL on their 6th consecutive week of vacation.
Let’s get back to work, sit down, and solve the health care crisis.
Affordable health care should not be a partisan issue.
My new op-ed in the @chicago.suntimes.com today outlines how Republicans in Congress have created a health care catastrophe. You and your family deserve better.
Today, families across Illinois will be informed of their new insurance premiums for 2026.
Because of the Republican refusal to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, many families will see their premiums double.
American families need help now to afford their health care. Republicans in Congress shouldn’t wait any longer to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.
Donald Trump needs to explain why there is taxpayer money available to finance a $143 million new airplane for a cabinet official, or $20 billion to give to Argentina, or $230 million in “compensation” for the himself, but why there isn’t money to help working families afford their health coverage.
Nobody is served by a Congress that lets an Administration act unchecked.
Attorney General Bondi’s hearing was a shameful performance of theater and insult.
“Millions of people will see their health insurance payments double or even triple in 2026” … “Largest annual premium increases in recent years” … and where are congressional Republicans and Donald Trump? On a 6-week vacation and on his way to Asia, respectively.
See my new op-ed in Fox News today about how Democrats are fighting to protect your health care and end this shutdown, while Republicans are on a six week vacation.
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Voting History785 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (54-46) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (27-73) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (84-16) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-40) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2025-03-13 | S. 331 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-43) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (78-19) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-03-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (67-32) |
| 2025-03-06 | S. 331 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-03-05 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-47) |
| 2025-03-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-03-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 3 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (70-27) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 3 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28) |
| 2025-03-03 | S. 9 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-02-27 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-27 | H.J. Res. 35 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) |
| 2025-02-26 | S.J. Res. 12 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-26 | S.J. Res. 10 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52) |
| 2025-02-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-43) |
| 2025-02-25 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-25 | S.J. Res. 11 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (54-44) |
| 2025-02-25 | S.J. Res. 11 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42) |
| 2025-02-25 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (66-28) |
| 2025-02-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43) |
| 2025-02-24 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Accept House changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
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.