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At a Glance
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 — 789
Yes34%
No63%
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 · 127 sponsored · 341 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 1(source)
I met with Dr. Paul Kearns, Director of Argonne National Lab, to discuss how Trump’s funding cuts and freezes have impacted Illinois’ top scientists. I will continue to advocate for policies that help further establish IL as a global hub for science and tech.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 1(source)
Most January 6th rioters wouldn’t have even qualified for clemency under longstanding DOJ guidelines. But the Justice Department is trying to dramatically expand the scope of Trump’s blanket pardons. Attorney General Bondi must answer for this.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN, Senate Judiciary Democrats press Attorney General Bondi on the Trump Administration’s extreme, partisan approach to the pardon power, per new letters.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 1(source)
This morning, I joined Senator Booker's fight against the Trump Administration's continued efforts to undermine the rule of law. We need accountability – and we need courage from our Republican colleagues to speak up.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 1(source)
The scene at NIH this morning is cruel and heartbreaking. People who dedicated their lives to protecting Americans’ public health are lining up just to be told if they’re getting fired or not. This will not make America Great or Healthy—it will delay new cures & treatment for patients in need.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 31(source)
Kash Patel is an extremist who doesn’t have the background to lead ATF. We’re urging Pam Bondi to ensure ATF will continue to uphold the agency’s primary mission to enforce federal firearms law and regulations, and curb firearm-related crime.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 31(source)
Leaked war plans on Signal, a potential violation of federal nepotism laws, and including his wife in sensitive meetings with foreign officials. These are just the latest examples of national security failures and breaches of apolitical norms of our military by Pete Hegseth. He should resign.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 31(source)
Dan Bongino, the new FBI Deputy Director, is a former MAGA political commentator, podcast host, and conspiracy theory peddler. His position isn’t Senate confirmed. But it’s obvious he doesn’t have the ability to impartially lead the FBI.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 29(source)
I joined @shaheen.senate.gov in a statement condemning the shortsighted attempt to gut USAID. This is an illegal and inefficient move made by the Trump Administration without consulting Congress or a thorough review. We demand answers.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 28(source)
It was a pleasure visiting Casa Central in Chicago and learning more about their Head Start and afterschool programs. They continue to play a key role in ensuring their students succeed inside and outside the classroom.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 28(source)
The American people want a streamlined, humane immigration system. Gutting immigration courts and firing immigration judges only makes matters worse.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
Open post ↗
Immigration judges are already under *immense* pressure to clear a 3.6 MILLION+ case backlog. Kneecapping immigration courts will only make matters worse… especially with Donald Trump’s extremist mass deportation agenda.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 28(source)
The Trump Administration’s move to freeze funds at NIH and fire experts at FDA will cause delays in new cures and treatments for patients in need. President Trump and Elon Musk are either completely oblivious to this fact … or they just don’t care.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 28(source)
This week, I met with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau. We spoke about their concerns over the Trump Administration’s trade policies. I will continue to be an ally to IL farmers and advocate for policies that support our agriculture sector.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 27(source)
At today’s Illinois constituent coffee, I heard from students, doctors, and engineers affected by the Trump Administration’s cuts to funding and the federal workforce. I will continue to be a staunch advocate for Illinoisans in DC.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 27(source)
Today, I met with the new Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Leiter, to discuss the return of remaining hostages and an end to the war in Gaza. The U.S. must push for a solution that allows Israeli and Palestinian children to once and for all live together in peace and dignity.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 27(source)
We must protect our nation’s wild places & continue the preservation of our national heritage. Today, I introduced the America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act to protect more than 8 million acres of land in Utah & preserve their natural conditions—ensuring generations of Americans can enjoy them.
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Voting History
789 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
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
2025-02-24—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNOT_VOTINGNO—Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)

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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