Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 885
Yes35%
No62%
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 · 134 sponsored · 375 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
70 million Americans rely on Social Security. But their monthly benefits will be cut by $450 in just six years.
We cannot allow that to happen. Today, I introduced the PROMISE Act, a bipartisan measure that would finally begin the process to save Social Security and protect a critical lifeline.
Sen. DURBIN: What do courtrooms say about unmet security concerns?
Justice BARRETT: That’s part of their budget request. They’re in great need.
Justice KAGAN: Lower federal courts have some significant concerns.
Durbin: Very much so.
Sen. DURBIN: Tomorrow we’re considering Todd Blanche’s nomination. He has said the courts are full of ‘rogue activist judges’ and the Trump Administration is ‘at war’ with the federal judiciary. That kind of rhetoric is unacceptable on either side of the table, Democratic or Republican.
Today, I welcomed members and volunteers from @resultsorg.bsky.social to the Hill.
I have been honored to work with RESULTS throughout my time in the Senate to fight against poverty & work to protect the right to dignity & a decent life for everyone.
Trump’s decision to slash the boundaries of Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments is an attack on public lands.
In the wake of these unfortunate reductions, I urge Congress to pass my America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act to protect & defend these lands for future generations.
They will offer compelling testimony about the dangers of Todd Blanche weaponizing the Justice Department in service of Donald Trump, rather than the American people.
Dani Bensky is a brave survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Her name has been included in multiple batches of released Epstein Files, due to Todd Blanche’s failures.
She’s attempted multiple times to redact her information without success.
Liz Oyer served as the Justice Department’s nonpolitical pardon attorney.
She was fired by Blanche for refusing to rubberstamp gun ownership rights to Mel Gibson, a convicted domestic violence abuser and friend of Donald Trump.
I’m announcing today that Liz Oyer and Dani Bensky will be the Democratic witnesses in opposition to Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination.
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov & @budzinski.house.gov to introduce a bill that that would expand the Gateway Arch National Park into Illinois.
This measure will bring economic growth to the region, & I look forward to working with our Missouri colleagues to see this expansion become a reality.
Some final photos from my time at the NATO Summit, where I met with Secretary General Mark Rutte, Presidents Stubb & Dan, as well as many others.
Support for NATO is alive and well in Congress, & I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure that our collective security is well defended.
The people of Ukraine have shown remarkable courage over the past four years in the face of Russia’s unwarranted war of aggression.
The United States and NATO must support these brave individuals fighting to protect their homeland.
Great to meet Hungary’s new Foreign Minister Anita Orbán today who reaffirmed Hungary’s relations with the U.S., place in the EU and NATO, and support for Ukraine.
Meeting with President Zelenskyy was a powerful reminder of what is at stake as Ukraine continues to defend its people & sovereignty.
Congress stands with Ukraine & is prepared to apply the necessary pressure on Putin to get him to the negotiating table and end the killing once and for all.
Since it was formed in 1949, NATO has been a force for peace and democracy.
I believe in NATO, and I’m here at the NATO summit with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to show our allies that America stands with them.
I’m with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Ankara, Türkiye, to attend the 2026 NATO Summit.
As Putin continues to wage his war of aggression against Ukraine and menace our Baltic allies, we must remain unified in our fight for democracy.
Today marks four years since the horrific shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
My heart still aches for Highland Park and the families who experienced this tragedy.
We owe it to our communities to pass meaningful legislation to address the scourge of gun violence in our nation.
Happy Fourth of July!
On this day in 1776, our founders adopted the Declaration of Independence and established that all men are created equal, a phrase that links together all those committed to liberty.
As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, may we strive to make that vision a reality.
Naturalization ceremonies are patriotic, and I can’t think of a better way to begin the holiday weekend.
We just welcomed sixty proud new citizens in Illinois.
Congratulations, fellow Americans!
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Voting History885 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
885 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-39) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
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.