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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 — 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 · 126 sponsored · 340 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 24(source)

NEWS: I sent a letter to HHS Sec. Kennedy urging him to ensure the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act grant programs remain accessible. HHS' significant changes to the programs make it harder for organizations to get critical funding that help youth experiencing homelessness.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 24(source)

Additionally, I asked to ensure my bipartisan First Step Act continues to be thoroughly implemented, so its proven successes continue to build over time. We must equip our federal prison system to be safe, secure, and effective and ensure incarcerated people’s successful reentry to society.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 24(source)

I shared my concerns about the challenges facing the Bureau, including the impacts of understaffing, the health and welfare of employees and incarcerated people, and facility safety and infrastructure, especially given the Administration’s ill-fated goal to waste scarce resources to reopen Alcatraz.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 24(source)

I just met with the new Director and Deputy Director of the federal prison system. It was my pleasure to welcome Director Marshall and Deputy Director Smith to my office to talk about reforms I’ve long sought at the Bureau of Prisons under both Democratic and Republican Administrations.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 23(source)

Dreamers are as American as any of us. By investigating scholarships for Dreamers, this Administration is attempting to take away Dreamers’ opportunity to access higher education and to contribute to our country and fulfill their dreams. I urge this Administration to reverse course.

Trump Officials Probe Five Universities Over DACA Scholarships

The Department of Education said it opened investigations into five universities to determine whether the schools were granting scholarships only for undocumented students as the Trump administration ...

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 23(source)

It’s time that we hold corporate criminals accountable. We need national data collection and a searchable public database of all federal enforcement actions to provide better oversight. My Corporate Crime Database Act would do just that.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 23(source)

Our current debt ceiling process is broken. I joined @senjeffmerkley.bsky.social and @repbrendanboyle.bsky.social in introducing the Debt Ceiling Reform Act to make common sense changes to the process. We owe it to the American people to stop the brinksmanship around the debt ceiling.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 23(source)

NEWS: Sen. Grassley and I will try to pass our bill today to crack down on drug ads. Big Pharma floods TV with deceptive Rx ads, but always keeps price secret. Our bill makes Pharma tell the price in the commercial. President Trump and Sec. Kennedy agree.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

The Trump Administration is targeting immigrants who have done nothing wrong. They are sending masked agents to arrest immigrants *following the rules* and showing up for court hearings. None of it makes us safer.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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The Trump Administration isn’t focused on just arresting dangerous criminals. Most have never even been convicted of a crime.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

Today, I introduced legislation that will offer the sale of “climate bonds” to fund climate resiliency projects and protect our communities.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

As our country experiences severe floods, tornadoes, and temperatures, President Trump has eliminated climate programs that protect Americans from extreme weather.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

Josh Divine used his role as Solicitor General of Missouri to attack reproductive rights whenever he could. He won’t share his views on IVF, challenged abortion medication access, and undermined the will of Missouri voters when they codified abortion rights. He belongs nowhere near the bench.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Senate Republicans just confirmed a radical, inexperienced, anti-abortion extremist to the federal bench. Josh Divine calls himself an anti-abortion “zealot.” Sen. DURBIN called it out. 🔥

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

So much for rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

So much for rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Senate Republicans just confirmed a nominee who refused to stop wasting resources *intended* to stop drug trafficking. The Trump Administration is telling DEA agents to go arrest migrant gardeners, not actual drug traffickers. Terrance Cole will put Trump first—not YOU.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govJul 22(source)

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

Drones are used for plenty of legitimate purposes, like search and rescue operations and disaster response. But criminals and enemies can also use drones with bad intent. If I’m sitting at Wrigley Field with my grandkids and see a drone, I want to know it’s safe and authorized to be there.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

Even federal agents are saying: Secretary Noem is shifting focus away from real threats. She must answer for this.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 22(source)

Even federal agents are saying: Secretary Noem is shifting focus away from real threats. She must answer for this.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

This is what veteran federal agents are saying about the Trump-Noem DHS. Arresting gardeners, not drug and human traffickers.

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Sponsored Bills(126)

S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
S. 4566 (119th)
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage under State plans u…
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…

Cosponsored Bills(340)

S. 4579 (119th)
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual St…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4591 (119th)
A bill to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individua…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S.J. Res. 192 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
Joined: 2026-05-19
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

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Voting History

789 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-05-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19	S.J. Res. 185 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 141 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 132 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13	S. Res. 526 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 163 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30	S.J. Res. 184 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 99 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28	S.J. Res. 124 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 124	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S.J. Res. 114 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 138 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)

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