Deploying masked federal agents in downtown Chicago is a waste of resources and a lousy intimidation tactic.
Tackling violent crime is a serious matter. The solutions need to be serious, too.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 851
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 · 129 sponsored · 356 cosponsored
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Any crime is too much crime. We overwhelmingly agree on that.
But Donald Trump’s “solution” is political theater and targeting immigrants with no criminal convictions.
That’s not a serious solution.
Major corporations are abusing the visa system to fire American workers and hire foreign workers at worse wages and under worse conditions.
The Trump Administration’s solution? A $100,000 fee.
That only prices out the good guys—like rural hospitals.
Congress must step in.
Major companies are laying off American workers… all while filing for visas for foreign workers at depressed wages and poor working conditions.
Congress must step in to fix our broken immigration system.
Pass our bipartisan H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act.
After firing US Attorney Beckwith, the President sent notorious Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino to Chicago to advance his cruel mass deportation scheme, rounding up immigrants who pose no threat to our country.
Pass the AI Lead Act.
Open the courtroom.
Hold AI companies accountable for their design choices.
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BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, HAWLEY introduce bipartisan bill to allow victims to sue AI companies.
I just introduced a new BIPARTISAN bill with Senator Hawley.
Our AI LEAD Act would open the courtroom to victims harmed by AI chatbots.
Let’s hold tech accountable and pass it into law.
Our justice system operates on the principle that the President cannot demand the prosecution of an individual to settle personal scores.
It’s fundamental to what makes America great.
Sonia Dahmani is imprisoned in Tunisia for her peaceful expression of speech.
I sent a letter with @schiff.senate.gov, Senator Cassidy, and @repmcgovern.bsky.social to the Tunisian President asking for her release. Ending her detention would affirm the democratic aspirations of the Tunisian people.
Hate and violence have no place in America.
The violent attack and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc are heartbreaking.
Families went to service seeking peace—but the unthinkable happened.
My thoughts are with the families and the Grand Blanc community.
President Trump is using the full power of the federal government for revenge.
The Department of Justice has become a political tool of a vengeful President, who wears his corruption like a badge of honor, and an Attorney General complying with every order from him.
Is there one Republican left in Washington who gives a damn?
35% of our food crops are dependent on pollinators, yet there is still so much about bees we don’t know.
The University of Illinois & USDA’s research into bee genomics will protect bees & strengthen crops that depend on pollination, benefitting both consumers and farmers.
We need bipartisan immigration reform.
Sen. Grassley and I are again offering a key piece of the puzzle.
Our system needs to crack down on outsourcing of American jobs and protect workers, while reserving visas for rural hospitals in need of employees.
Pass our H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act.
Corporations have laid off tens of thousands of American workers.
At the same time, these corporations are filing thousands of visa applications for foreign workers, who are often exploited and underpaid.
We need to protect workers and reform this system.
Sen. Grassley and I are investigating.
Best wishes to the legendary Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt of @loyolachicago.bsky.social on her retirement. 106 years and counting of service to others.
Stop wasting money and hurting people for political theater.
End Operation Midway Blitz.
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Voting History851 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-09-02 | S. 2296 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (71-23) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | — | — | Nomination Confirmed (72-22) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-35) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-42) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (78-17) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 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) |
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.