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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 — 851
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 · 129 sponsored · 356 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 19(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 18(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 16(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 16(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 16(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 16(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 15(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 14(source)
I’m honored to receive a special award from Rotary International for my commitment to global polio eradication. The fight isn’t over—we must continue to invest in vaccination and global health programs to finally #EndPolio.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 14(source)
Instituting oversight and regulations on cryptocurrency is necessary to protect consumers. I met with Brian Quintenz, nominee to be Chairman of CFTC, to discuss putting American consumers first and ensure that the digital asset market plays fair, should he be confirmed.
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Voting History
851 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 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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