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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
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The Trump Administration is undermining our international strength by reversing our word.
This funding and resettlement freeze puts thousands of people at risk of harassment, violence, and deportation.
I voted AGAINST her nomination.
America deserves someone who will DEFEND civil rights in this role… not someone with a record of attacking them.
The loss of four American service members in Lithuania during a training exercise is heartbreaking.
My thoughts are especially with the Duenez family and Joliet community as they grieve the loss of Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., a son, a husband, and a father.
I sat down with IL members of NRF to discuss my bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act and the uncertainty Trump's tariffs are causing for their small businesses.
I’ll continue to push against the harmful economic policies coming from the White House.
The Solicitor General represents the government before the Supreme Court.
They’re supposed to be apolitical.
John Sauer gave zero indication that he’d fit the bill.
BREAKING: The Senate Judiciary Committee just unanimously passed my bill.
Now, on to the full Senate for consideration.
Families are struggling to afford their medications. We need to take an all-options approach to lowering prescription drug prices.
The bills we passed today embody that spirit.
There’s real momentum, and the full Senate needs to pass them.
I teamed up with @robinkelly.house.gov to introduce the Federal Firearm Licensee Act to ensure people who shouldn’t have guns aren’t able to get them.
Updating laws for licensed firearm dealers is one of many steps we must take to address the gun violence epidemic in our country.
We should not cede American leadership in research and technology to China by gutting our federal investment.
I introduced legislation w/@repbillfoster.bsky.social to ensure our nation's scientists and researchers have access to funding that will improve our national security and create jobs.
Donald Trump’s phony trade war with Canada took a bipartisan hit in the Senate with the passage of the Kaine resolution.
Trump makes excuses for Putin and declares Canada our real enemy. It's MAGA madness.
Republicans are trying to rewrite January 6, 2021.
It was a DIRECT attack on our country and our democracy.
I’m announcing a spotlight hearing honoring law enforcement who protected us and condemning Trump’s pardon of insurrectionists.
Buckle your seat belts America. Trump launched a global trade war by declaring his national sales tax. This tariff boondoggle will cost the average American family thousands of dollars a year. That’s a lot of eggs.
The Trump Administration’s attacks on the rule of law make us all less safe.
Looking forward to hearing from three of the admirable attorneys who have defended our Constitution.
Rob Karr, President and CEO of IRMA, explains how swipe fees are hurting small businesses and consumers in his recent op-ed.
I’m glad to have his support, and I’ll continue to advocate for my Credit Card Competition Act to lower costs for small businesses and families.
Millions of households receive LIHEAP funding to pay for utility bills. I support this program because it keeps Illinoisans safe and warm.
Now, the Trump Admin fired its ENTIRE staff—crippling its ability to help Americans.
It's cruel and irresponsible.
Today, I attended the National Restaurant Association’s annual conference to speak on my bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act and meet with members of National Restaurant Association.
Swipe fees are hurting our small businesses and consumers. We must pass legislation to protect them.
With President Trump’s tariffs, American families will see higher prices on groceries, cars, gas, and American jobs will suffer.
Instead of lowering the cost of living, President Trump is raising it.
Our workforce needs my Keep STEM Talent Act with Senator Mike Rounds.
It would:
ADDRESS green card backlogs.
PROTECT U.S. workers.
PERMIT dual intent.
IMPOSE rigorous vetting.
Plus, it’s supported by unions and STEM leaders.
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Voting History851 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
851 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2026-02-10 | S.J. Res. 95 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) |
| 2026-02-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2026-02-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (58-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (54-40) |
| 2026-02-02 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (32-67) |
| 2026-01-29 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-27 | S. 3627 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (82-15) |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-14 | S.J. Res. 98 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2026-01-13 | S.J. Res. 84 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-08 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (53-40) |
| 2026-01-08 | S.J. Res. 98 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2026-01-07 | S.J. Res. 86 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50) |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2026-01-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-35) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-12-18 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-12-18 | S.J. Res. 82 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50) |
| 2025-12-17 | S. Res. 412 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (71-29) |
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.