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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
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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 7(source)
I met with Belarusian opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, to discuss efforts to bring democracy to her country, support for Ukraine, and the urgent need to free her husband, Sergei. I stand with the people of Belarus as they push back against Lukashenko in hopes of a free Belarus.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 7(source)
The lower courts misinterpreted our law aimed at ensuring that reservists do not lose pay when summoned to active duty during a national emergency. Pleased they sided with our position to provide relief to those selflessly serving our country.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court rules 5-4 in Feliciano v. DOT to ensure military reservists working for the federal government receive their salary when called to active duty during an emergency.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
I met with members and leaders of Illinois’ rail labor unions to discuss retirement benefits for workers and rail safety. It's vital that our federal government provides the proper resources to keep our infrastructure working and fulfill its promise to retired rail workers.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
New reporting shows the Trump White House is debating whether to apply the laws of war—which apply only to armed conflicts—to allow them to circumvent U.S. law and detain and target people based just on their say so. That’s patently unlawful.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
The Department of Education is not only about innovation and opportunity, but also about justice. Justice for defrauded student loan borrowers, students with disabilities, and all students regardless of their background. I'm fighting to protect equity, opportunity, and justice in education.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
Today, I heard concerns from Illinois Hospital Leaders about how the Republican plan to cut Medicaid could throw millions of Americans off health insurance, shutter mental health & delivery services, and close rural hospitals. This won't ‘Make America Healthy Again’ and Republicans know it.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
President Trump’s funding cuts are hurting all parts of Illinois. I met with Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms to discuss the importance of supporting the Rock Island Arsenal and the city’s infrastructure projects. I’ll continue to advocate for the federal funds Illinois needs.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)
Representative Jan Schakowsky has proudly been fighting for her constituents in Illinois for almost 30 years. Jan, thank you for your friendship, and most importantly, your service and devotion to helping the people of Illinois. It’s been an honor working alongside you.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 5(source)
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! This week we celebrate the hardworking public servants across the county. Now, more than ever, we thank you for your dedication to this country.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 2(source)
President Trump is going after public broadcasting. NPR and PBS provide unbiased, informative news and emergency alerts, especially for our nation’s rural communities. This attack by the Trump Administration is a danger to our democracy. I implore my Republican colleagues to act to reverse this.
Trump signs order seeking to end federal funding for PBS and NPR
The Trump executive order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt indirect funding of NPR and PBS through grants to local stations.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 2(source)
Attorney General Bondi promised us that she would consult with career ethics officials when her business involves her past clients as a lobbyist. But the Trump DOJ removed the career ethics official. She cannot abuse her position and must answer for this.
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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN demands Pam Bondi recuse herself from any work benefitting the private prison company that she used to represent as a lobbyist.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)
In casting their vote to move forward with Frank Bisignano’s nomination, Senate Republicans greenlit President Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk’s grand plan to destroy Social Security.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)
As if it wasn’t enough to tank the economy and decimate Americans’ retirement accounts, President Trump has put forth a nominee to lead the Social Security Administration that would be complicit in...
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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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