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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

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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 9(source)
Great to join @ramirez.house.gov , @reptedlieu.bsky.social & local leaders in Logan Square during #SmallBusinessWeek. Chicago’s small businesses are the heart of our neighborhoods—but Trump-era SBA cuts & harmful tariffs are putting them at risk. We’re fighting back to protect & empower them.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)
Today at @NLEN_Jobs & @PAChicago , I heard firsthand how Trump’s AmeriCorps cuts are already hurting communities. These programs empower young leaders & deliver real impact. I’m fighting to restore this vital investment that has incredible, positive impacts in communities across our state.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)
To protect his fossil fuel donors, Donald Trump is eliminating NOAA’s billion-dollar natural disaster tracker. He will make it more difficult for the government to plan for natural disasters, and more communities will experience greater loss while his buddies profit hand over fist—at our expense.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)
The Trump Administration's efforts to undermine access to safe and healthy foods won't "Make America Healthy Again." I sent a letter to the leaders of HHS and FDA urging them to end plans to weaken food oversight and invest in improving the health and well-being of Americans.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)
The Trump Administration just rescinded several internal policies that work to protect the most vulnerable individuals in CBP custody. It’s unacceptable. We’re a nation of values—and they must be upheld in the care of people in government custody.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)
The Library of Congress is America’s library—not Donald Trump’s. The next Librarian of Congress must emulate Dr. Hayden’s example of expanding the Library for all and not embolden Donald Trump’s efforts to whitewash history and restrict Americans’ access to knowledge, information, and culture.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)
To fire Dr. Hayden, a highly respected professional who has done an upstanding job as our nation’s Librarian of Congress, in a two-sentence email shows the depravity of this administration. The heartlessness of this President knows no bounds.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)
Today, I hosted former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S. Audra Plepytė to discuss U.S. support for a strong NATO alliance, Russia's war in Ukraine, and pushing back against increasing Russian aggressions in the region.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)
Secretary Noem: hear the plea of Emma Shafer’s mother and stop using the memory of a loving, giving, understanding young woman to advance your anti-immigrant agenda. Your disgraceful remarks are only making their loss more painful.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)
Mr. Martin’s record made it clear that he does not have the temperament or judgment to be entrusted with the power and responsibility of being U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. I’m relieved to see that his nomination will be withdrawn by the White House.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)
Nearly every day, new disqualifying information surfaced—including a history of judge intimidation... downplaying the January 6 insurrection and attacking prosecutors and law enforcement officers who were assigned to work on January 6 cases or defended the Capitol on that day...
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)
Teachers shape the minds of the next generation. This Teacher Appreciation Week, I’m introducing a bill to provide teachers and educators with a fully refundable tax credit to help address teaching shortages and incentivize them to stay in classrooms with the most need.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 7(source)
Taxpayer resources must be used appropriately, including government aircraft. We must know the extent to which Justice Department executives are using government aircraft for personal or political use, and if they are complying with the reimbursement requirements.
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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN requests probe into Justice Department use of aircraft for personal or political purposes amid recent reporting of Kash Patel’s questionable use of government aircraft.
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Voting History
851 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
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 196 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22H.R. 6644 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Motion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGYES—Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17S. Res. 616 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 172 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 190 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05S. 1318 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 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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