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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 — 825

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 · 128 sponsored · 341 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 9(source)

Illinois broadcasters play a critical role in keeping every corner of Illinois up to date with news and alerts. Today, I met with leaders of the Illinois Broadcasters Association to discuss legislation to protect broadcasting and access to local radio.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 8(source)

The U.S. has the highest number of measles cases in 33 years. And during this critical time, Donald Trump and RFK Jr. continue to undermine vaccines and strip away funding for critical health services and research. This Administration is endangering American lives.

U.S. measles cases reach 33-year high as outbreaks spread

Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 7(source)

I'm heartbroken over the flooding in TX & devastating loss that has taken place there. I'll continue to pray for those who have lost a loved one or are still waiting for news, especially the parents of young ones. As always, I'm grateful to the first responders who are working nonstop to save lives.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 4(source)

Today we remember the lives lost at the Highland Park shooting: Katherine Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo. In their memory, I’ll continue to push for common sense gun safety reform.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 4(source)

Happy Independence Day! While it is a difficult time for our country, there’s nothing we can’t overcome together. Wishing everyone a fun and safe fourth of July.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 3(source)

As Republicans rush to make the largest cut to health care in American history, a new RAND report reveals that major children’s hospitals across TX, OH, FL, & PA depend on Medicaid for more than 60% of care. Remember: This is all to give the ultrawealthy tax breaks. Disgraceful.

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Hakeem Jeffries@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.socialJul 3(source)

People will die because of the all-out Republican assault on healthcare in America. The House Floor is now a crime scene.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 3(source)

My heart breaks for the families of the four people killed in this mass shooting. And my prayers for a full recovery go out to the 14 who were injured. Senseless gun violence continues to plague our nation. We have the tools to help prevent these tragedies—Congress can't keep wiping its hands clean.

Chicago Sun-Times

@chicago.suntimes.com

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Four people were killed and at least 14 were injured in a mass shooting Wednesday night outside a River North nightclub, Chicago police said. buff.ly/d3TfMVO

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 3(source)

Donald Trump is withholding nearly $7 billion in already promised federal funding for kids’ after-school and summer programs. These funds are critical to keeping programs running in urban and rural areas. This lawlessness is shameful.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 2(source)

1 in 4 Americans living in rural areas are covered by Medicaid, including 40% of all kids in rural America. Thousands in rural and downstate IL will lose health coverage under Republicans’ so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 2(source)

Senate Republicans just passed a bill that would cut $1 trillion from Medicaid. This will devastate rural hospitals that depend on Medicaid to serve patients across IL.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 2(source)

Donald Trump’s legacy: As many as 14 MILLION more deaths over the next five years thanks to USAID cuts made by him, Elon Musk, and his DOGE bros. Absolutely shameful.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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Funding cuts to USAID by the Trump administration could lead to more than 14 million additional deaths globally over the next five years, according to a new study.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 1(source)

We’re investigating alleged defiance of court orders by senior DOJ leadership, including Emil Bove—a Trump judicial nominee. Suggesting the Trump Administration can violate court orders is a red line. We must get to the bottom of it.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Democrats investigate Justice, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments about DOJ’s defiance of court orders, following whistleblower disclosure.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govJul 1(source)

BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Democrats investigate Justice, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments about DOJ’s defiance of court orders, following whistleblower disclosure.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 1(source)

Taking health insurance away from 17 million families and closing rural hospitals is a helluva way to make America great.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 1(source)

I just voted NO on Republicans’ so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” There’s nothing “beautiful” about slashing health care coverage for 17 million Americans, closing rural hospitals, and taking food off the table for children, seniors, and veterans.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 1(source)

It’s 7am in Washington and @SenateDems are still at it, fighting for Americans’ health care, rural hospitals, nutrition benefits, clean energy jobs, and more. What are Republicans’ fighting for? Bigger tax breaks for multimillionaires and billionaires.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 1(source)

I filed two amendments to the Republican budget bill that would protect medical research funding and rural hospitals from closing. Unfortunately, Senate Republicans loyalty stands with Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies—not Americans seeking critical health care services.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJul 1(source)

Republicans voted against Medicaid funding for life saving substance use disorder treatment. Republicans are abandoning American families to give tax breaks to billionaires.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 30(source)

Last night, I was on the Senate floor highlighting how many jobs would be lost if Republicans’ move forward with their disastrous budget bill. I’ll continue to fight for American families.

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Sponsored Bills(128)

S. Res. 756 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violen…
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…

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

825 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
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29	H.R. 7148 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27	S. 3627 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15	H.R. 6938 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14	S.J. Res. 98 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 98	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13	S.J. Res. 84 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12	H.R. 6938 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08	S.J. Res. 98 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07	S.J. Res. 86 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18	S. Res. 532 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18	S.J. Res. 82 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17	S. 1071 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15	S. 1071 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11	S. 1071 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11	S. Res. 532 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11	S. 3385 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11	S. 3386 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10	S. Res. 532 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10	S.J. Res. 82 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (57-32)
2025-12-04	S. Res. 520 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-04	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-45)
2025-12-03	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-34)
2025-12-03	S.J. Res. 91 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (49-47)
2025-12-03	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (57-41)
2025-12-03	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
2025-12-02	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (60-39)
2025-12-02	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)

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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