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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 — 787

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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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Dick Durbin

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govOct 17(source)

A Supreme Court order in September allowed for racial profiling in immigration arrests when someone doesn’t “look” American. Justice Brett Kavanaugh insisted “apparent ethnicity” can be a factor in arrest. The Kavanaugh Stop is very real. It just happened in Chicago. Terrifying.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 17(source)

I spoke with NORTHCOM leadership about the Trump Administration’s unlawful deployment of troops to American cities. I appreciate NORTHCOM’s willingness to communicate with us about the size & scope of military presence in Illinois as DHS officials shut Illinois leaders out.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 17(source)

Republicans have failed to produce any plan to replace the Affordable Care Act for 15 years. Why would we trust that they will suddenly have one in the next few months?

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 16(source)

Secretary Noem made time to go to Chicago for a glossy promo video. But she refuses to meet with me and Senator Duckworth or respond to oversight requests. We need to hear from her under oath.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 16(source)

Secretary Noem made time to go to Chicago for a glossy promo video. But she refuses to meet with me and Senator Duckworth or respond to oversight requests. We need to hear from her under oath.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Sen. DURBIN: We need to hear from Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats asked months ago when she’d appear. The Committee needs to schedule this oversight hearing ASAP.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govOct 16(source)

Sen. DURBIN: We need to hear from Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats asked months ago when she’d appear. The Committee needs to schedule this oversight hearing ASAP.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 16(source)

My constituent told me that her health insurance premiums will jump from $278 a month to $1,800—a 550% increase. That’s because Republicans refuse to extend the ACA enhanced tax credit.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

This is not the first time Republicans shut down the government to deny Americans health care. They did this already in 2013. But Republicans failed then, and they will fail again.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

@shaheen.senate.gov & I met with Nobel Peace Prize recipient, María Corina Machado. She has fought for a peaceful democratic transition away from Maduro’s dictatorship. Her courage in the face of a stolen election & the Maduro regime’s cruelty is incredible & worthy of the Nobel.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

Because of the enhanced premium tax credits, enrollment in the ACA doubled. Millions of people were able to have the peace of mind that affordable quality health care provides. That’s what Democrats are fighting to protect.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

Everyone should have a fair say in who represents them in Congress. The Voting Rights Act has helped provide stability for decades. The Supreme Court must uphold it.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

Everyone should have a fair say in who represents them in Congress. The Voting Rights Act has helped provide stability for decades. The Supreme Court must uphold it.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a HUGE voting rights case today. Louisiana v. Callais will determine whether the heart of the Voting Rights Act lasts beyond the midterms. Uphold the VRA.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govOct 15(source)

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

If Congress does not act, seniors across the country will be paying thousands of additional dollars in their monthly health insurance premiums. It’s time to reach a bipartisan solution that will fix the health care cost crisis.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

78% of Americans say they want Congress to renew the ACA tax credits. But Congressional Republicans would rather shut down the government than listen to their own constituents.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 15(source)

The House has not been in session since September 19th. It is unconscionable that House Republicans continue to take an extended vacation as Americans face the costs of the Trump shutdown and Republican health care cuts.

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

The danger isn't in the streets in the city of Chicago. The danger is what’s happening when troops are being sent in to stand on street corners with rifles.

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

What the Trump Administration is doing to Chicago is completely unnecessary. They just want to use Illinois as a political pawn—even when it hurts the people here. I’m all around Chicago telling folks: Keep your courage up. We’re fighting back.

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

I joined Chicago’s congressional delegation to send a letter to the Secretary of Transportation & demand answers about the hold on $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago’s infrastructure. This hold threatens the livelihood of hardworking Americans who rely on public transit.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govOct 10(source)

Even when elected officials are on the scene, ICE acts inappropriately. We can only imagine how they act behind closed doors. That’s why we’re at Broadview ICE facility. Accountability—now.

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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(337)

S. 4551 (119th)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold…
Joined: 2026-05-18
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

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Voting History

787 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
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
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)

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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