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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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No62%

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Richard J. Durbin

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Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 23(source)

Joined The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division leadership to discuss their efforts to provide critical social services to the Chicago community. I’ll continue to advocate for federal support that assists community-focused organizations like the Salvation Army.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 22(source)

With instability continuing in challenging corners of the globe, now, more than ever, we need America’s top diplomats engaged—not ceding our leadership to China and Russia.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 22(source)

I'm particularly concerned over plans to target human rights programs and others focused on war crimes and democracy. I will continue to monitor these 'reforms' closely.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 22(source)

The Trump Admin is now going after the State Department—a department that executes our foreign policy goals, maintains our alliances around the world, and promotes the long-term security of the United States.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 22(source)

President Trump’s pro-polluter agenda is destroying the progress we’ve made to protect our environment and raising your energy bills along the way. Earth Day reminds us to take care of this beautiful planet we call home for future generations to enjoy.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 22(source)

Another improper group chat with sensitive military information… Service members deserve better than Pete Hegseth’s incompetence.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 22(source)

Service members deserve accountability, especially when the Secretary is putting them at risk. The Attorney General should immediately appoint a special counsel to investigate Secretary Hegseth’s security breaches. Why should this recklessness get a free pass?

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

Firing senior leadership who fail his “loyalty” test. Leaking war plans. Planning top-secret briefings on China for Elon Musk. Endangering the lives of our service members. Sec. Hegseth is reckless with our national security. He is not fit to lead our Department of Defense.

The Wall Street Journal

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted sensitive details about a strike against the Houthis in another Signal chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

This is the same administration that preaches about “waste, fraud, and abuse.” The Judiciary Committee must investigate Director Patel’s apparent misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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The American people expect an FBI Director who focuses on the security and safety of the nation. Not someone wrapped up in the spotlight.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

Trump's own former Pentagon staffer and a personal friend of Sec. Hegseth described the last month as "total chaos at the Pentagon." Our government is not a playground. Sec. Hegseth is a danger to our national security, and it is time for him to step down.

Politico

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John Ullyot, who resigned from the Pentagon last week, described a department in collapse. He accused Hegseth’s team of “falsehoods” about why three top officials were fired last week, saying they hadn’t leaked sensitive information to the media.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

For the good of our nation and Armed Forces, it’s time for Pete Hegseth to resign or be fired.

The New York Times

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about strikes in Yemen to a second unclassified Signal group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said. nyti.ms/4jBQ1wV

Pete Hegseth is pictured wearing a blue suit, looking to his left. A headline reads: "Pete Hegseth Said to Have Shared Sensitive Attack Details in Second Signal Chat." Photo by Eric Lee/The New York Times

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

Without emergency intervention from the Supreme Court, it appears the Trump Administration planned to unlawfully deport more individuals to a notorious prison in El Salvador without due process. And the President has suggested he could deport others—including U.S. citizens.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

We should honor the Pope with a "Francis Day" of world peace: stop the bombing in Ukraine and Gaza; feed the dying in Sudan and around the globe; and show kindness to one another.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 21(source)

We have lost the messenger, but we must hold fast to the message of Pope Francis to love and respect one another. In a world of hate and fear, Pope Francis’ message of peace and understanding is needed now more than ever.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 20(source)

Happy Easter! Wishing everyone celebrating a day filled with joy and peace alongside family and friends.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 17(source)

My prayers are with the Florida State University community as police respond to another school shooting. Students should be celebrating the end of the school year approaching… not evacuating campus to process the aftermath of gun violence.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 17(source)

The Trump Administration wants to cut our health agencies by 30%. What does this mean? - Decimating medical research - Less inspections of food facilities - Ending HIV/AIDS initiatives - Abuse and Mental Health Services won't be funded This will hurt Americans.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 17(source)

Praying for the health and safety of all FCI Thomson officers who were treated. BOP must take all necessary steps to protect staff while also ensuring that those in custody can communicate with their families.

17 FCI Thomson workers discharged after potential drug exposure, union says

All prison workers have been discharged as of 9 p.m., according to union leadership.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 17(source)

Thank you, Chris, for your tireless efforts to speak truth to power in El Salvador.

Senator Chris Van Hollen

@vanhollen.senate.gov

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I've been in El Salvador all day fighting for the return of Mr. Abrego Garcia. The Trump Administration can lie all they want, but the Court said they failed to show he was part of MS-13. This is about bringing home a man they ADMIT should never have been abducted. I won't rest until then.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 16(source)

This is incredibly concerning. Not only did Ed Martin fail to report 150+ appearances on Russian state media… he did so as recently as last year while Russia was actively bombing Ukraine. We need to hear from Ed Martin under oath.

Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times

Trump nominee Ed Martin’s 100-plus appearances on Russian state-directed media RT and Sputnik from 2016 to 2024 alarm some former national security officials.

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