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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 — 776
Yes33%
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 · 120 sponsored · 331 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
I met with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and Mutual Aid Box Alarm System leadership to discuss how Congress can improve fire & EMS services in Illinois. I was proud to help pass the SIREN Act to boost rural EMS funding & am committed to ensuring our firefighters have the resources they need.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
I remember sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when he said some immigrants come from “sh*thole” countries. He denied it for years. Until he admitted he was lying. That’s un-American. This smart, kind witness is a proud American.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
I remember sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when he said some immigrants come from “sh*thole” countries. He denied it for years. Until he admitted he was lying. That’s un-American. This smart, kind witness is a proud American.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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Sen. DURBIN: You’re Somali? Somali-American teenager: I am. Durbin: The President spoke about “sh*thole” countries. What was your community’s reaction? Teenager: I love my community because we fought back. At first, anger and hurt. Then, we advocated.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
As a proud son of a Lithuanian immigrant, I was honored to receive the Joint Baltic American National Committee’s Baltic Freedom Award. The Baltics are some of NATO’s strongest defenders, and they need American support in light of Russia’s ongoing threats in the region.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
DHS has already admitted that it is arresting and deporting DACA holders. Now, new reporting suggests its delays in DACA renewal applications will subject even more to potential arrest and detention. This is unacceptable.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
Open post ↗
Kristi Noem just disclosed damaging information. ICE wrongfully arrested 261 DACA recipients… and deported 86. She’s using her typical “worst of the worst” defense. We’re not buying it.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
Gideon v. Wainright is a staple case taught in constitutional law. All because Clarence Gideon wrote to the Supreme Court that he deserved counsel.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
Open post ↗
The right to a defense is a cornerstone of our judicial system. Gideon v. Wainright established that right. The first former public defender to serve on the Supreme Court displays a copy of Clarence Gideon’s petition in her office. Justice for all.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
President Trump’s war with Iran sent gas and diesel prices through the roof, all without any clear or coherent endgame. You are paying more at the pump because of the President’s foreign policy whims.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
President Trump terminated more than $8 billion in grants for clean energy projects and grid upgrades, making you pay more for your power bills. We cannot cut off an affordable supply of new power as demand continues to rise.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 18(source)
Today, we lost a brave firefighter in Mike Altman, a 4th generation firefighter who passed away after being injured responding to a fire in Chicago. Loretta and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we thank Mike for his service.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)
DACA recipients are losing their work authorization and status, not because they did anything wrong, but because the Trump Administration refuses to process their claims in a timely manner. Dreamers deserve better than the undue stress and anxiety that these delays create.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)
Tonight, my colleagues and I said goodbye to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, who is stepping down from his position at the end of the month. Rudd has been an indispensable partner in strengthening the longstanding ties between our two nations, and he will be missed on the Hill.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)
Senate Republicans just rushed to confirm Anna St. John, a partisan judicial nominee with serious impartiality concerns. She even testified against our bipartisan bill to end forced arbitration in the workplace and allow sexual harassment and assault victims their day in court. Shameful.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)
Paramilitary forces are occupying our cities due to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. It’s terrorizing children—and it’s destroying families. It needs to end.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)
I am thrilled that the Senate just unanimously passed my resolution with @duckworth.senate.gov commemorating the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. I was honored to introduce this resolution for this civil rights giant.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 17(source)
One Illinois data center could consume as much power as 30% of all the households in our state. We must have an honest analysis of the electricity—and water—needs of these data centers as we consider their construction.
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Voting History
776 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
2025-09-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-09-17—Decision of the Chair PN12-19 and PN25-28 and PN12-45 and PN22-1 and PN22-2 and PN22-5 and PN22-27 and PN22-20 and PN22-21 and PN26-8 and PN26-34 and PN26-35 and PN55-41 and PN22-4 and PN22-8 and PN22-19 and PN26-1 and PN22-23 and PN25-40 and PN26-7 and PN26-19 and PN26-31 and PN60-3 and PN26-44 and PN25-2 and PN55-16 and PN60-9 and PN60-10 and PN129-8 and PN26-45 and PN141-37 and PN141-7 and PN141-28 and PN12-22 and PN25-21 and PN22-3 and PN26-22 and PN13-5 and PN22-24 and PN25-33 and PN141-18 and PN150-5 and PN345-16 and PN55-42 and PN54-6 and PN54-7 and PN55-45 and PN55-25YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (47-52)
2025-09-17—Motion to Reconsider PN55-25 and PN55-45 and PN54-7 and PN54-6 and PN55-42 and PN345-16 and PN150-5 and PN141-18 and PN25-33 and PN22-24 and PN13-5 and PN26-22 and PN22-3 and PN25-21 and PN12-22 and PN141-28 and PN141-7 and PN141-37 and PN26-45 and PN129-8 and PN60-10 and PN60-9 and PN55-16 and PN25-2 and PN26-44 and PN60-3 and PN26-31 and PN26-19 and PN26-7 and PN25-40 and PN22-23 and PN26-1 and PN22-19 and PN22-8 and PN22-4 and PN55-41 and PN26-35 and PN26-34 and PN26-8 and PN22-21 and PN22-20 and PN22-27 and PN22-5 and PN22-2 and PN22-1 and PN12-45 and PN12-19 and PN25-28NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-16S. Con. Res. 22 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (36-62)
2025-09-16S.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2025-09-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-47)
2025-09-15—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2025-09-15S. Res. 377 (119th)Resolution S.Res. 377NONO✓Resolution Agreed to (51-44)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (45-53)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (52-45)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-10S. 2296 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-49)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-09-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-09-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-09-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-43)
2025-09-04S. 2296 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (83-13)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYES——Nomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (15-81)

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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