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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 — 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 · 127 sponsored · 341 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Big Pharma’s newest scheme funnels patients to telehealth companies chosen and paid by drug companies—this can lead to inappropriate prescribing. My colleagues and I are exposing Big Pharma’s ploy to promote and sell expensive medications, risking inferior patient care.

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

BREAKING: I just released an investigative report on Big Pharma’s sales scheme to steer patients towards costly medications. Handpicking telehealth companies to treat Pfizer & Eli Lilly patients creates a potential conflict of interest & raises Rx costs.

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

We are talking about a LIFETIME appointment to the federal bench. Shameful.

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Senate Judiciary Republicans are rushing to confirm embattled judicial nominee Emil Bove. They blocked a whistleblower from giving testimony. They don’t know Bove’s role in the Epstein cover up. They ignored calls for information on Bove’s efforts to defy courts.

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

This morning, I voted against Senate Republicans’ rescissions package that claws back $9 billion for foreign aid & public broadcasting funding.

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

In the dead of night, Senate Republicans are forcing through legislation to gut funding for foreign aid & public broadcasting. I joined @shaheen.senate.gov & Sen. Murkowski to push back with an amendment to restore $260M in assistance to Ukraine. Senate Republicans just voted it down.

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

Today, I filed amendments to President Trump’s rescissions request that would protect funding for Ukraine and Paul Simon global clean water programs. I urge my Senate colleagues to join me in preserving these strategic bipartisan programs and support these amendments.

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

Republicans voted against funding for critical mineral supply chains, cybersecurity infrastructure, and global health and assistance programs. This rescissions package threatens the long-term safety, stability, and global leadership of our country and Republicans know it.

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

FFA does incredible work helping students towards great careers in the ag and food sector. Today, I welcomed Illinois’ new FFA state leadership team in my DC office.

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

I’m unconvinced she learned the lessons of her failed predecessor Ed Martin. I implore my Republican colleagues to hold a high bar for the top law enforcement officer in our nation’s capital—and reject this nomination.

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

And ultimately, she’s a Donald Trump loyalist, vengefully attacking his perceived political opponents and showing no willingness to put the rule of law ahead of the President’s wishes.

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

She’s an election denialist, recklessly peddling President Trump’s Big Lie despite even her own Fox News producers and executives warning her to reel it in.

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

She’s a January 6 apologist, siding with violent insurrectionists over law enforcement by supporting criminal charges against line prosecutors handling insurrection-related cases.

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

I met with Ms. Pirro as I do many nominees when extended a courtesy meeting ahead of potential committee action on their nomination. Ms. Pirro’s record deeply troubles me as she’s considered to be a top law enforcement official.

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

I just met with Jeanine Pirro to discuss her nomination to be U.S. Attorney for D.C. 🧵

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

Senate Republicans just voted against protecting funding for public broadcasting even if it impairs the delivery of emergency alerts. How does cutting funding for life-saving emergency alerts make America great?

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

Radio and TV stations across Illinois will lose funding if President Trump’s rescissions request passes. And it’ll hurt our rural communities most. Today, I’m voting to protect public broadcasting in Illinois and across the country.

Illinois public broadcasters in Chicago, and especially downstate, fear impact as Senate vote to cut funding looms

While Chicago-area public media outlets WBEZ and WTTW will get hurt if the Senate OK’s cuts, smaller stations in rural areas would get hit harder.

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

Whether it’s harming kids or violating copyright laws, Big Tech only cares about its bottom line. Congress must hold tech companies accountable.

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

Big Tech companies are training their AI models with copyrighted materials. This sort of conduct is likely illegal, according to a judge. Congress must regulate AI.

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

From lifesaving weather and news alerts to educational programming for children, public broadcasting keeps our communities safe and informed. That’s what President Trump wants to take away from Americans.

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

“…Many local public broadcasting stations could go dark. And if they go dark, so do emergency alerts for millions of Americans. That's not just bad policy — it's dangerous.”- Craig Fugate, Former Administrator at FEMA on funding cuts to public broadcasting.

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Sponsored Bills(127)

S. Res. 748 (119th)
A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement ag…
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 …

Cosponsored Bills(341)

S. 4618 (119th)
A bill to effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of…
Joined: 2026-05-21
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

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
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)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)

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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