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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

Voting Record — 851
Yes35%
No62%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Richard J. Durbin headshot
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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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Continuing the war in Gaza with no discernible end is not in Israel’s national security interest and the dire humanitarian crisis continues to get worse by the day. Urgent steps to end this cannot wait any longer.
NEWS: My colleagues and I sent a letter to FDA demanding answers over FDA’s senseless decision to authorize JUUL e-cigarette sales. JUUL is responsible for lying to families and addicting millions of children to nicotine. Why did FDA ignore this shameful history?
Adjunct professors face low pay and few benefits even though they play an invaluable role at colleges and universities. Today, I led my colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would make it easier for adjunct faculty to qualify for PSLF and the debt relief they deserve.
The Epstein case is a perfect example of how our justice system is NOT supposed to work. The Justice Department is conducting backroom interviews with a proven liar and sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell. I’m putting the Deputy Attorney General on notice—no political games here.
The Epstein case is a perfect example of how our justice system is NOT supposed to work. The Justice Department is conducting backroom interviews with a proven liar and sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell. I’m putting the Deputy Attorney General on notice—no political games here.
BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, WHITEHOUSE press for public commitments from Justice Department after meeting with Epstein co-conspirator, sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Demands include releasing recording and notes, not pardoning Maxwell, providing transparency to survivors, more.
Slashing billions from Medicaid will rip away insurance from millions of Americans and could close hospital services, but that didn’t stop President Trump and Congressional Republicans from passing this devastating law.
BREAKING: I sent a letter to EVERY hospital in Illinois requesting information on how Republicans’ so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” will affect hospital operations and patient care.
The Trump Administration is reallocating resources away from domestic terrorism prevention efforts. Not only that, they’re ALSO gutting the departments meant to prosecute hate crimes. These actions will make America less safe.
I just reintroduced my legislation to combat the alarming rise in domestic terrorism threats. Federal law enforcement is supposed to keep us safe, secure, and free. We must respond to these threats with the full force of the government.
Pam Bondi and the Trump Administration already *have* the Epstein files. They’re dangling shiny objects like ‘interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell’ and ‘unsealing grand jury testimony’ as a distraction. Release the Epstein files—now.
Senate Judiciary Republicans just BLOCKED an amendment to force the release of the Epstein files.   Senate Judiciary Democrats voted on the side of truth and transparency.   This is a vote that the American people should never forget—and we will not let it be forgotten.
Jeanine Pirro was such a full-throated election denier… that even Fox News executives and her own producers had to tell her to cool it. Should never be a permanent U.S. Attorney.
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.
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.
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Voting History
851 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
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 196 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Accept House changesYESYESConcurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22H.R. 6644 (119th)Accept House changesYESYESMotion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17S. Res. 616 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 172 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 190 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)NONOMotion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05S. 1318 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)YESYESMotion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)YESYESMotion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)YESYESMotion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)YESYESMotion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)YESYESMotion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)YESYESMotion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)NONOMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-49, 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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