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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.

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Voting Record — 789
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 · 125 sponsored · 338 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Always a pleasure to see Illinoisans at constituent coffee with @duckworth.senate.gov. Thanks to everyone who joined us and voiced their concerns on Medicaid and mental health.
Kash Patel gutted the unit investigating the 764 gang group—a nihilistic gang blackmailing kids to perform vile acts on camera. Nearly every agent on the squad was reassigned to instead work on Stephen Miller’s personal agenda—arresting innocent, law-abiding immigrants. Gross.
The U.S. remains a beacon of hope for those trapped under brutal regimes. Senator Tillis and I are leading a resolution calling for Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s immediate release after being wrongfully detained in Azerbaijan due to his anti-corruption work.
After being defunded by Republicans at the whims of Trump, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced they will soon be closing. Today, I spoke with the CEO of CPB, to discuss the future of public broadcasting, especially in rural areas that rely on radio & public TV.
The quickest way to hold Big Tech accountable is to give the victims a day in court. Believe me, that gets tech companies’ attention quickly. Democrats and Republicans agree. Big Tech’s time to police itself is over.
The quickest way to hold Big Tech accountable is to give the victims a day in court. Believe me, that gets tech companies’ attention quickly. Democrats and Republicans agree. Big Tech’s time to police itself is over.
Sen. DURBIN: We are such a divided nation. To have a Josh Hawley sitting next to a Dick Durbin almost begs a question about the seating assignments. But there’s no mistake here. Taking on Big Tech unites a diverse caucus.
Our country has experienced horrific assassinations throughout history. President John Kennedy. Senator Robert Kennedy. Dr. Martin Luther King. All of us in public life—on both sides of the aisle—have a responsibility to bring down the temperature. Unite the American people.
Republicans are not “Nazis.” Democrats are not “evil.” Democrats are not responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Republicans are not responsible for the murder of Melissa Hortman. Opponents are not enemies. We’re Americans.
The 25 largest FBI field offices reportedly have been ordered to divert *45 PERCENT* of their agents from their primary missions. All to work full-time on sham immigration pet projects of Donald Trump.
This month, we celebrate the heritage, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Coal waste contains dangerous pollutants that are linked to many diseases including cancer, lung diseases, and birth defects. If this Administration’s goal is to “Make America Healthy Again,” it must uphold stronger protective standards around coal ash.
NEWS: I sent a letter with my colleagues to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging him to preserve existing regulations covering the disposal of coal ash. Rolling back these protections will threaten human health.
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Voting History
789 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-12-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-32)
2025-12-04S. Res. 520 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-04H.J. Res. 131 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-45)
2025-12-03End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (63-34)
2025-12-03S.J. Res. 91 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (49-47)
2025-12-03Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-41)
2025-12-03End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
2025-12-02Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (60-39)
2025-12-02End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-12-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
2025-11-20H.J. Res. 130 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (51-43)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 76 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageYESNOBill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNOAmendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Begin considerationYESNOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESNOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06S.J. Res. 90 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 88 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 77 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 69 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28S.J. Res. 81 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)

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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