After visiting two ICE facilities, we have more evidence to confirm that the Trump Administration is:
Targeting the vulnerable.
Punishing innocent people.
Wasting taxpayer dollars.
And none of it makes us safer.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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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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My staff heard directly from those detained at ICE detention facilities.
Mahmoud Khalil: “The moment you walk into Jena, your rights remain outside.”
Rumeysa Öztürk: “They treat us like animals.”
My staff visited two ICE detention facilities in Louisiana.
What’s happening in these facilities is abhorrent, and I’m revealing these devastating insights for the world to see.
The cruelty and inhumanity of the Trump Administration’s illegal mass deportation scheme knows no bounds.
Praying for my friend and former colleague, Joe Biden, after hearing news of his diagnosis. Loretta and I will be keeping Joe, the entire Biden family, and the medical professionals treating him in our thoughts during this time. Continue to keep the faith, Joe.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court rules 7-2 that migrants facing deportation must have a real chance to raise legal objections, dealing major blow to Trump immigration agenda.
President Trump is illegally disappearing people without due process… and now threatening to suspend habeas corpus.
How far will it have to go for Republicans to finally break their silence?
Reposted bySenator Dick Durbin
BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Democrats call for hearing on Trump’s violation of the right to due process, in letter to Sen. Grassley.
Today, I visited Springfield Memorial Hospital to talk about lowering Rx drug prices. While Trump talks about it, Dems delivered: capping insulin costs & letting Medicare negotiate prices.
Worse, Republicans now want to slash Medicaid to give tax breaks to billionaires. I’m fighting back.
Our country’s commitment to due process defines us as a free nation.
President Trump has repeatedly departed from that obligation.
We’re calling for a much-needed hearing on the right to due process.
Republicans know that cutting Social Security is a political landmine… but wealthy interests are relentlessly whispering in their ears to do it.
So, they’re trying to find workarounds… like illegally listing LIVING, LEGAL immigrants as “dead” and spreading lies about the master files.
Accepting a $400M luxury jet gift from a foreign government doesn’t just reek corruption, it poses real national security risks that could cost taxpayers billions.
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov in demanding answers on the security vulnerabilities of this plane and updates it would need.
Another successful Constituent Coffee with @duckworth.senate.gov!
Thanks to every Illinoisan who came out to join us and voice their concerns on Medicaid cuts and airline safety.
President Trump’s Social Security Administration is listing living, legal immigrants as “dead” in its master files.
It’s illegal—and it’s intended to intimidate legal immigrants to self-deport.
We’re pushing back.
Chicagoland is the rail hub of North America.
It’s critical that we keep transportation working and moving in the area.
Today, I pressed Transportation Sec. Duffy on ensuring Illinois has the transportation funds it needs to ensure efficient and safe train operations in our country.
Our democracy depends on the freedom of the press. Yet, the Trump Admin continues to threaten journalists, news outlets, and public media.
I met with Illinois NPR leaders to reiterate my support for Illinois public media.
I'll continue to fight to protect their funding.
Military voters face real hurdles to exercise their right to vote.
Republicans’ so-called SAVE Act would only make it harder for military families to exercise their right to vote… which they’ve sacrificed so much to uphold for all of us.
Just listen to Nicole, a military spouse and advocate.
Restricting humanitarian aid into Gaza won’t bring an end to this war and it won’t bring home remaining hostages.
I joined @welch.senate.gov in urging the Trump Admin to use diplomatic tools to bring an end to the blockade and allow humanitarian aid in.
Sadly, this is no surprise. Putin has been openly stalling and playing President Trump for months while still raining death and destruction on Ukraine.
Republicans’ so-called SAVE Act would add massive amounts of red tape to register or re-register to vote.
The administrative burden put on election offices would be overwhelming.
A county clerk outlined exactly how.
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Voting History
825 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-47) |
| 2026-03-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2026-03-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2026-03-22 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37) |
| 2026-03-21 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-21 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-20 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-18 | S.J. Res. 118 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 1383 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48) |
| 2026-03-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-03-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (89-10) |
| 2026-03-11 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-11 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (84-10) |
| 2026-03-10 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (71-29) |
| 2026-03-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28) |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-04 | S.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) |
| 2026-03-02 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-33) |
| 2026-02-26 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2026-02-10 | S.J. Res. 95 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) |
| 2026-02-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2026-02-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (58-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (54-40) |
| 2026-02-02 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42) |
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.