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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

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.

BIG NEWS. The STOP CSAM Act just advanced unanimously out of committee! This is a momentous step toward finally holding Big Tech accountable for harm it has caused kids and families.
Failed U.S. Attorney nominee Ed Martin is already pledging to further undermine trust in the Justice Department. He’s wrongly advocating that Trump pardon his supporters and donors, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and violent criminals. It’s a disgrace.
I am proud to represent the thousands of Ukrainian Americans that call Illinois home. I welcomed IL members of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America in my office to discuss this Administration’s failure to end the war in Ukraine and the need to pass a strong Russia sanctions bill.
After Ed Martin’s failed nomination to be U.S. Attorney for D.C., President Trump installed him in non-Senate-confirmed roles at DOJ. He’s promising to abuse his power to help President Trump’s friends while punishing his enemies. Once again, I’m pressing Attorney General Bondi on his conduct.
You heard it here. Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” will raise electricity prices for Illinoisans to line Big Oil’s pockets. It is a big, beautiful betrayal to the American people.
Men and women in uniform put their lives on the line for our country. In return, the Trump Administration slashed defense medical research that helps address the physical and mental injuries from their years of service. Shameful.
Today, I met with Army Secretary Driscoll and Chief of Staff General George to discuss the role Rock Island Arsenal plays in our nation’s military readiness and in the economy of the Quad Cities region. I’ll continue to protect the Arsenal’s workforce and workload.
The freedom of speech, the right to due process, and the separation of powers are foundational to our country. The Trump Administration is attacking all of it with their cruel abuse of immigrants. I’m hosting a spotlight forum now to call it out.
For-profit colleges have avoided accountability for defrauding students by forcing them to give up their right to go to court. I introduced the CLASS Act with Rep. Maxine Waters to allow students cheated by for-profit colleges to have their day in court.
As the proud son of an immigrant, I know that immigration makes America stronger. We established DACA almost thirteen years ago, but Congress must provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. I’m standing with lawmakers, advocates, and DACA recipients with a simple message. Pass the Dream Act.
The best “intentions” of 23andMe don’t mean much. I care about protecting our most sensitive information from misuse. We need stronger federal privacy laws.
Sen. DURBIN: There’s little to guarantee the next buyer won’t abuse your consumer protection policy, right? Interim 23andMe CEO: *canned statement* Durbin: Three buyers removed, your best intentions don’t mean much. Do they? CEO: I can’t testify to future intentions.
23andMe went bankrupt this year… but with a valuable asset: 15 million people’s genetic information. There’s no federal law protecting our most sensitive information from sale to the highest bidder. We’re hearing from the interim CEO right now.
I spoke with BJC Health System & UnityPoint Health—hospitals that serve Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri—to discuss the harms that Republicans’ budget bill will have on Medicaid. Red state or blue state, 16M Americans will lose health coverage and hospitals will suffer if Republicans have their way.
Far too many children are experiencing homelessness. Today, I introduced legislation with Senator Collins to fund, create, and modernize critical federal programs that help address youth housing insecurity and provide a safe, comfortable home when they need it the most.
Attorney General Bondi and FBI Director Patel are delinquent in initiating this investigation. It’s a disservice to federal judges who put themselves at risk to uphold our Constitution.
Federal judges are receiving anonymous deliveries as an intimidation tactic. It’s an ongoing threat... and increasing. Some deliveries are even using the name of a judge’s son who was murdered by a former litigant posing as a deliveryman. AG Bondi and FBI Director Patel must investigate.
President Trump and his allies are escalating their rhetoric against sitting judges—and threats to judges are increasing as a result. His Administration is delinquent in initiating investigations into the matter. Federal judges must be protected.
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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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 32 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 123 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-03-26H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-26S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 103 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 107 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S.J. Res. 116 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGYESCloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)

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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