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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 — 778

Yes34%

No64%

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 · 121 sponsored · 332 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Today, I met with Illinois members of the Joint Action Committee to discuss the dangerous rise of antisemitism, US-Israel relations, and gun violence. Hate in all its forms has no place in America, and I will continue to fight for the rule of law and democratic norms that shield us from such evils.

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

Transportation and infrastructure undergird prosperity and development in Illinois, and across America. Today, I met with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois to discuss federal investments into infrastructure that would connect Americans and fuel economic growth.

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

Gas & diesel cost too much. Farmers need markets for crops—biofuels will help. But oil state Republicans stopped Congress from creating year-round E15 ethanol, & slowed USDA tools that let farmers benefit from Treasury biofuel tax credits. Yesterday, I met with Growth Energy to discuss fixing this.

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

Navy Pier is a centerpiece of Chicago’s landscape and an important economic hub for our city. I spoke with Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about the federal investments we can make to allow the Pier to continue to attract millions of tourists to its many offerings.

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

I met with leadership from the Knox County Area Partnership to discuss how Congress can support economic development and infrastructure in the region. It is always a pleasure to meet with organizations representing the interests of our state, and this was no exception.

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

President Trump’s tariffs, war with Iran, and farmworker intimidation have made farming expensive and unpredictable. Today, I met with the Illinois Pork Producers Association to discuss how to restore common sense into the farm economy.

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

Six weeks into a war with easily foreseeable problems, thousands of service members at risk, and gas prices above $4 a gallon—yet Senate Republicans for the FOURTH time blocked a resolution requiring Congress to approve further military action against Iran. They are enabling this erratic President.

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

Like most, I’ve experienced the nuisance of robocalls. These calls often prey on non-consenting consumers. It’s got to stop, which is why I joined @schakowsky.house.gov and @kevinmullin.house.gov to introduce the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act to guard against phone scammers.

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

Pleased to see that the Senate Energy Committee will be holding a Subcommittee hearing today on my REDUCE Act. This bill would put money back in the pockets of Americans doing their part to conserve energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels while delivering savings to homeowners and businesses.

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

Sen. DURBIN: In a 20 year period of time, think about all the possibilities of voter fraud. How many do you think? 7 million? No. 700,000? No. 70,000? No. 700? No. It’s 77 people in 20 years.

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

I spent my morning with U of I System students, faculty, and leaders to welcome them to the Capitol. These bright students and staff are visiting Congress to advocate for increased federal investment into research and education, both of which I am a strong supporter of.

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

What does the Democratic Whip from Illinois, Senator from Missouri, & New Mexico Attorney General have in common? A commitment to protect our kids from Big Tech. Proud to have joined Senator Hawley & AG Raúl Torrez to demand Congress do more to shield kids from online abuse and exploitation.

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

People who defraud Americans and facilitate drug smuggling should face the consequences of their actions. But President Trump pardoned these very individuals because they supported his family business. The President is putting his wealth over the safety of Americans.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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Sen. DURBIN: DOJ closed more than 23,000 criminal investigations, including into drug trafficking and terrorism, in the first six months of the Trump Administration. At the same time, the President pardoned wealthy allies who defrauded Americans and founded dark web drug markets.

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

On Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews and millions of others who were killed in the Holocaust, as well as the strength and resiliency of those who fought back against Nazi oppression. May we keep their memory alive and continue their fight against hate and tyranny.

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

The Trump Admin purged DOJ & FBI of qualified employees because they worked on investigations into the President. The Department is now warning that DOJ is critically understaffed while we are engaged in a conflict with Iran. The President’s revenge campaign is making you less safe.

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

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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Sen. DURBIN: Acting AG Todd Blanche recently announced that all the employees at DOJ and FBI who worked on investigations into the President are gone. The Department also said that it is facing unprecedented personnel constraints at a time when our country is at war with Iran.

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

The Department of Justice exists to bring safety and peace to America. But the President has used it to wage a campaign of retribution. The next Attorney General must restore the Department to its original mission.

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

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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Sen. DURBIN: Getting even with people is not the mission of the Department of Justice. DOJ’s mission is the administration of law in a nonpolitical way.

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

Unions are the bedrock of the American Dream. A union job in a meat packing plant put me through college. It was hard work, but it taught me lessons I would never forget. Six decades later, I am honored to receive a lifetime membership card from the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 881.

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Sponsored Bills(121)

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.
S. Res. 721 (119th)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller, III and commending him for a…
S. 4438 (119th)
A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants…
S. 4437 (119th)
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers, and…

Cosponsored Bills(332)

S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. Res. 724 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in…
Joined: 2026-05-11
S. 4454 (119th)
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolver…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 720 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Is…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S.J. Res. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

778 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
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)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)

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