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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.govJun 13(source)

Anti-immigrant extremists have attacked DACA since the day President Obama established the program, trying to tie it up in the courts. But DACA is overwhelmingly successful, and a judge recently opened the door for the Administration to resume processing applications.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

472,000 Illinoisans would be at risk of losing some of their SNAP benefits because of the Republicans' so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Republicans are taking food off the table of working families to give the wealthiest Americans a tax break. It's unconscionable.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

The strong-arm tactics used against my colleague and friend, Senator Alex Padilla, in response to his peaceful conduct should convince all of us that the Administration’s goal is about more than deporting dangerous immigrants. They are determined to suppress even peaceful dissent.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

BREAKING: House Republicans just passed President Trump’s senseless clawbacks of funding already approved by Congress for public broadcasting and foreign aid. These cuts will strip funding for principled, local journalism and our national security interests.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

It is unacceptable and un-American to manhandle and handcuff a United States Senator who was simply doing his job. We need immediate answers from law enforcement about what happened, and there must be assurances from the Administration that this will never happen again.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

Senator Hawley and I will continue pushing for Senate passage of this bill, and I look forward to the day it becomes law.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

This bill would finally pierce the broad immunity granted by Section 230 and open the courtroom to victims of online child sexual exploitation, as well as bolster protections and resources for survivors.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

I’m proud to have worked with Democrats and Republicans alike to highlight the failures of Big Tech and draft commonsense proposals like our STOP CSAM Act to put kids’ safety first.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

Big Tech’s pockets run deep, and social media companies are lobbying against any bill that would bolster accountability. Their influence is weakening.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 12(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

I was pleased to meet with the Illinois Farm Bureau, and as a Senate Ag Committee member, will continue to work towards policies that keep Illinois farming strong.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

President Trump is invoking wartime authorities. Our nation is not at war. He just wants to skirt around constitutional principles and assert his own power.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

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.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

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.

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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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Motion to Discharge H.R. 4	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (46-42)
2025-07-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-07-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-07-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-45)
2025-07-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-07-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-07-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-07-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)

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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