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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 — 783

Yes34%

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 · 124 sponsored · 336 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Tereza Lee is one of the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who make our nation better and was my inspiration for writing the Dream Act in 2001. She will also be my guest for the 2026 SOTU to show President Trump that we will never give up on Dreamers, no matter how much he tries to abandon them.

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

Letter carriers have delivered for us, and now it’s time for USPS to deliver for them. I was proud to rally with National Association of Letter Carriers members this weekend in support of a fair deal that provides the pay, health care, physical safety, and retirement benefits they deserve.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 23(source)

Section 702 is an important tool for keeping our nation safe from foreign threats. But it’s been used instead for warrantless spying on Americans. That’s unacceptable. We just introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and reform it to protect national security AND civil liberties.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 23(source)

YMCA’s history is tied to our nation’s history, and even 175 years later, it will be a piece of our nation’s future. I’m joining my colleagues today to announce a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the long and storied history of the YMCA and the work it does to support American communities.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 23(source)

Today, I filed an amicus brief to combat Visa and Mastercard’s attempts to hollow out the Durbin Amendment, which prevents exorbitant debit interchange fees. Consumers deserve a debit card system that is affordable and fair, and we cannot allow Wall Street to add extra costs and line their pockets.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 23(source)

Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, I joined members of Chicago’s Ukrainian community on Saturday to commemorate the lives lost and remind them that the American people stand behind the Ukrainians who are fighting for our values. Their fight is our fight.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 21(source)

The President’s lashing out against Supreme Court justices is dangerous. The Court ruled in accordance with the law, which any president is bound by. Hurling insults doesn’t change that.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 20(source)

The Trump Tariff Tax burdens families and businesses. It was clear these tariffs were illegitimate after he announced a dramatic increase on Swiss tariffs—just because he didn’t like their leader. This Supreme Court ruling is a win.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump’s tariffs in massive blow to his agenda.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 20(source)

Prosecutors must work independently. No political interference. So why did JD Vance announce a proposed new division at the Justice Department? It reeks of political meddling.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 19(source)

This is shameful. These refugees were thoroughly vetted, waited in line, and followed all the rules. Now, the MAGA anti-immigrant agenda goes so far as to DETAIN them.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 19(source)

This is shameful. These refugees were thoroughly vetted, waited in line, and followed all the rules. Now, the MAGA anti-immigrant agenda goes so far as to DETAIN them.

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BREAKING: Trump-Noem DHS tells agents to arrest and detain refugees working to obtain green cards, putting tens of thousands of law-abiding refugees at risk.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 18(source)

President Trump said the quiet part out loud. He hopes to nationalize elections and shatter 250 years of norms around federalism, all so he can remain in power.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 18(source)

Another person has died in ICE custody, this time in ICE’s Chicago Field Office jurisdiction. Despite this shocking update, ICE and DHS continue to restrict congressional oversight of detention facilities, denying accountability for this Administration and justice for the victims’ families.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 18(source)

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NEWS: A 59-year-old in ICE custody passed away on Monday, marking the 7th death in immigration detention facilities in 2026.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 18(source)

Secretary Kennedy and President Trump’s anti-science conspiracy theories are destroying American vaccine innovation and the protection that comes with it. Their attacks on science and vaccines are leaving Americans vulnerable for the next pandemic.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 17(source)

A recent study found that President Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to USAID could result in more than 9M premature deaths over the next four years. This Admin’s callous approach to gutting foreign assistance will be remembered as cruel & counterproductive, harming America’s image & millions of lives.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 17(source)

Reverend Jesse Jackson committed his life to the fight for civil rights. I counted him as a friend and ally on many issues of social justice. My deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and the many lives he touched.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 17(source)

The vindictiveness of President Trump knows no bounds. His cuts to Americans’ health care do not make America great. They make us weaker, poorer, and sicker.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 15(source)

President Trump and his allies’ threats against our elections is textbook authoritarianism. They want to use their power to intimidate Americans and prevent them from voting.

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Sponsored Bills(124)

S. 4541 (119th)
A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international kn…
S. 4515 (119th)
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out …
S. Res. 728 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securin…
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.

Cosponsored Bills(336)

S. 4535 (119th)
A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 732 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence an…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 735 (119th)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 727 (119th)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agri…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12

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Voting History

783 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
2025-05-06	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-06	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (55-45)
2025-05-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-43)
2025-05-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-05-01	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-40)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 49 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (49-49, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 49 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (49-49)
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (83-14)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-36)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-36)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-29)
2025-04-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-27)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-26)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-25)
2025-04-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2025-04-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-10	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)
2025-04-09	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Begin consideration	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-37)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-04-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-04-07	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-39)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)

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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