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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 — 776

Yes33%

No64%

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 · 120 sponsored · 331 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 12(source)

Today’s constituent coffee was extra special because it is also @duckworth.senate.gov's birthday! Tammy is a dear friend and a fierce advocate for Illinoisans. I am grateful to serve alongside her, and I am happy that I could join our constituents to celebrate her birthday today.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 12(source)

Restaurants are the lifeblood of our communities, but they face serious challenges with the steep cost of credit card swipe fees. Today, I spoke with the National Restaurant Association about how my bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act would lower costs for businesses and consumers.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 12(source)

This is great news. The right to counsel is a cornerstone of our judicial system.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 12(source)

This is great news. The right to counsel is a cornerstone of our judicial system.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Judicial Conference approves new Supreme Court defender office to help represent indigent defendants, a win for the right to counsel.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 12(source)

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Illinois TRIO students and staff. As the Trump Admin. threatens to zero out TRIO funding, I will continue to back this important program that helps first-gen, low-income, and underrepresented students succeed in college.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 12(source)

I joined @duckworth.senate.gov & our Dem colleagues in a letter to Secretary Hegseth to demand answers on U.S. airstrikes that reportedly killed at least 168 people—mostly children—in a school in Iran. There those responsible for this horrific school attack must be held accountable.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

Today, I hosted the Illinois Soybean Association to discuss the state of the farm economy. I believe President Trump broke his promise to farmers. Tariffs, Iran, his damage to the bipartisan Farm Bill, abandoning E15 as a priority, cutting USDA staff and research – all make farming too expensive.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

Today is the one year anniversary of the Trump Administration gutting the Department of Education. I joined @hirono.senate.gov to let our students and teachers know that we will always fight for you, even if President Trump abandons you.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

@murray.senate.gov just gave Republicans a second chance to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard. They said no since it wouldn’t include more money for President Trump’s mass deportation operations.

Senator Patty Murray

@murray.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked my bill to fund TSA and FEMA... AGAIN. This isn't complicated: if Republicans won't agree to rein in ICE & CBP, they should AT MINIMUM work with us to fund TSA. But they won't.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

Predatory for-profit colleges rake in billions in federal student aid but leave students drowning in debt with near-meaningless degrees. I introduced the Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act to shed light on this industry and give students the tools to avoid predatory for-profit colleges.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

President Trump is trying to rewrite birthright citizenship out of our Constitution. It’s the law of the land—and won’t be changing.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

All Democrats are asking is for ICE and CBP to play by the same rules that your local police officer does. Senate Republicans would rather keep DHS shutdown.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 11(source)

The American people have a Constitutional right to decide whether their children will be asked to fight a war. We cannot wage large scale international conflicts based on the President’s whims.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 10(source)

I am pleased to see the President recognize the dangers invasive carp pose to the Great Lakes’ economy and ecosystem. Hopefully, his Administration will heed his warning and release funding for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project which is critical in preventing carp from reaching the Great Lakes.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 10(source)

I am praying for the brave men and women in uniform who have been wounded in the Iran War. May we find a path toward peace before more lives are lost in the Middle East.

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

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BREAKING: About 140 U.S. troops have been wounded in the Iran war, including eight severely, the Pentagon says.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 10(source)

After gutting Medicaid & ending the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, millions of Americans lost the peace of mind of quality coverage for their families. Dr. Oz still believes that too many Americans have an ACA plan. How many more people will lose their health care because of this Admin?

Dr. Oz says Obamacare enrollment may be 'too high'

Even as the top official for Medicaid and Medicare claims millions may be falsely enrolled, the Trump administration is urging younger people to sign up for high-deductible ACA plans.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 10(source)

Last week, Republicans blocked a bill to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard. They rejected it so ICE and DHS can avoid any level of accountability.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 9(source)

Reverend Jesse Jackson committed his life to the fight for civil rights. I counted him as an ally on many issues of social justice. His legacy is alive and growing—and I’m glad to lead the charge to honor his achievements.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 9(source)

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Senators introduce resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., for his decades of justice, equality, and human rights advocacy.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMar 9(source)

11 people have died in ICE detention this year. 30+ died last year. ICE needs serious reforms.

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Sponsored Bills(120)

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…
S.J. Res. 186 (119th)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative …

Cosponsored Bills(331)

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
S. Res. 700 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026…
Joined: 2026-04-29

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Resolution S.Res. 690	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30	S.J. Res. 184 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 99 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28	S.J. Res. 124 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 124	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S.J. Res. 114 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 138 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 32 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 123 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-03-26	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-26	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25	S.J. Res. 103 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25	S.J. Res. 107 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24	S.J. Res. 116 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24	S. 1383 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)

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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