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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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Voting Record — 779

Yes34%

No64%

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 · 121 sponsored · 332 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Today, I met with Putnam & Clark County EMS chiefs Jackson and Bramlett to discuss how Congress can champion the work done by ambulance crews. I passed the SIREN Act in 2018 to fund equipment & recruitment for rural EMS agencies. I’m glad these grants are helping first responders answer the call.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Today, I spoke with Victor Peng, Interim CEO of PsiQuantum, about how the federal government can be a champion for quantum technology. Illinois is leading the charge when it comes to quantum computing, and it’s critical that we continue to invest in R&D to keep the momentum up.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Today, I met with Illinois State University President Dr. Aondover Tarhule to discuss ISU’s growth of STEM majors. Supporting STEM is one of the best investments we can make in our future, and I am committed to helping universities like ISU remain at the forefront of research and workforce training.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Pleased to see that the House Health Subcommittee is holding a hearing on my Prohibiting Tianeptine & Other Dangerous Products Act, which would protect consumers from dangerous ingredients in supplements. As the House considers this legislation, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to do the same.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Kash Patel could never be the qualified, diligent, and stable FBI Director that Robert Mueller was. I won’t let Director Mueller’s memory be tainted by a vengeful President and his loyalist lackey.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Georgia-Pacific is trying to use bankruptcy maneuvers to evade accountability. Its asbestos-containing products hurt thousands of victims. The Supreme Court must reject this ploy, or it could become a playbook for corporate scheming.

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BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, WHITEHOUSE, HAWLEY call on Supreme Court to reject corporations’ efforts to sidestep liability in mass tort cases.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

Millions of Americans, including myself, participate in airline rewards programs. But these programs need oversight. I introduced the Protect Your Points Act to ensure that these programs remain transparent & that airlines cannot take advantage of customers through bait and switch tactics.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

You know that Spring has sprung when the Cubs return! Happy opening day to the Chicago Cubs, and best of luck in the season ahead. #Gocubsgo!

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 26(source)

I met with leadership from the Morton Arboretum, located in DuPage County, to discuss how we can protect their 1,700 acres of forest and greenspace. We must preserve America’s forests so they may continue to play an essential role in both the environment and recreation for generations to come.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

Congress isn’t doing much legislating these days. Protecting kids from the dangers of social media is popular and bipartisan. Just a suggestion for the Republican leaders.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

These back-to-back decisions in New Mexico and California show that Big Tech has become Big Tobacco. Now, it’s time for Congress to sunset Section 230 once and for all.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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BREAKING: In ANOTHER loss for Big Tech, a California jury just ruled against Meta, YouTube in landmark social media addiction trial.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

Energy-hungry data centers can cause significant increases in utility bills. I introduced the Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act to require data centers to disclose their electricity and water needs as they crop up around the country.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

Parents and grandparents are scared as hell by what social media platforms are pushing to kids. Time to regulate these companies.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

A New Mexico jury found Meta liable to the tune of $375 million for harming kids. It’s time Congress takes note. REGULATE BIG TECH.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

Families are tired of waiting on Congress to regulate social media platforms. Pass the DEFIANCE Act. Pass the STOP CSAM Act. Pass the Sunset Section 230 Act.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

This is huge.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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BREAKING: In historic $375 million judgment against Meta, New Mexico jurors find the company hid what it knew about its platforms’ risks to children and enabled sexual exploitation of minors.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 25(source)

Congress had allocated billions of dollars for the expansion of low-cost wind and solar energy to help Americans afford their energy bills, but President Trump stopped it. Why? Because his billionaire oil donors asked him to.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 24(source)

Senate Republicans for the THIRD time blocked a resolution that would require Congress to approve further armed action against Iran. Servicemen and women are dying, and taxpayers are paying billions of dollars for this war, yet Republicans refuse to conduct adequate oversight.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 24(source)

Honored to receive the Champion of Justice award tonight. I started my career as a small-town attorney. I’ve seen how different economic means impacts access to justice. Legal aid changes lives for the better.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 24(source)

I met with Emanuelis Zingeris, member of the Lithuanian Parliament, to reiterate my support for Lithuania and our Baltic allies. As Russia increases its provocations in the region, it is essential we stand by NATO and defend the principles of democracy.

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Sponsored Bills(121)

S. 4494 (119th)
A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical…
S. 4449 (119th)
A bill to strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.
S. Res. 721 (119th)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller, III and commending him for a…
S. 4438 (119th)
A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants…
S. 4437 (119th)
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers, and…

Cosponsored Bills(332)

S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. Res. 724 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in…
Joined: 2026-05-11
S. 4454 (119th)
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolver…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 720 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Is…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S.J. Res. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

779 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-12-03	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (57-41)
2025-12-03	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
2025-12-02	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (60-39)
2025-12-02	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-12-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
2025-11-20	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-43)
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 76 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Bill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	NO	✕↔	Amendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	NO	✕↔	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06	S.J. Res. 90 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30	S.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 77 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 69 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28	S.J. Res. 81 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)

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