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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

Voting Record — 851
Yes35%
No62%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Richard J. Durbin headshot
Richard J. Durbin
U.S. SenatorDemocratIllinois
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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.

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.
President Trump is risking a recession with this national sales tax he calls tariffs—while needlessly alienating our closest allies. When American families see the price of goods rising, it’s going to create a negative economic force across this country.
I just introduced a bill to streamline the path to stay in the United States for international graduates of our nation’s STEM programs. We need their talents. It’s commonsense, and it’s bipartisan.
The good news: The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that FDA acted properly in rejecting fruit-, candy-, and dessert-flavored e-cigarettes popular with kids. The bad news: Trump and RFK Jr. reportedly fired most, if not all, of the FDA’s tobacco division yesterday.
I just pressed Republican and Democratic witnesses on nationwide injunctions. My conclusion: Nationwide injunctions DO have a role in our judicial system. ALL are entitled to protection in certain situations.
Tackling nationwide injunctions must be based on the merits—not just Donald Trump’s wishes. Any good-faith bill on nationwide injunctions must have an effective date of January 2029.
Proud to call Senator Booker a friend and colleague. He didn’t leave the Senate floor for over 24 hours to protest President Trump’s actions that are hurting American families.
Our country witnessed history today. @booker.senate.gov has broken the record for the longest time holding the Senate floor. He did it to give a voice to the working families who are being harmed by Donald Trump’s policies. Thank you, Senator Booker, for fighting for Americans.
Google has massive control over which websites we click on, ads we view, and businesses we interact with. Things have to change. We’re building a strong coalition to break Big Tech’s grip on Washington.
The Trump Administration sent a legal Maryland resident to their Salvadoran “MAGAprison.” An immigration judge already ruled that sending him to El Salvador would violate U.S. law because of harm he’d face there. Donald Trump put a legal resident DIRECTLY in harm’s way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Voting History
851 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )YESYESMotion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)NONOMotion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705)NONOMotion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONOMotion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)

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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