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.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 890
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 · 134 sponsored · 377 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
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.
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.
The Trump Administration’s disgraceful, politically-motivated attempt to indict Members of Congress for simply stating the law is unprecedented.
This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
When people are in government custody, we are responsible for their care.
30+ people have died in ICE detention since President Trump took office.
They must answer for it.
Americans’ opinions about cryptocurrency are crystal clear. In a recent survey, 61% said they oppose using taxpayer dollars to bail out the crypto industry—including 57% of Trump supporters.
Will the White House and Congressional Republicans protect the taxpayers or their rich crypto donors?
I met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association today to discuss federal policies that support our state’s farmers.
President Trump broke his promise to farmers. It’s time to fix farm markets by ending his tariffs, creating new markets like E15, and focusing on farm checkbooks.
My mentor, Senator Paul Simon, started the Illinois Constituent Coffee tradition to bridge the gap between people and policymaking.
41 years later, I am happy to continue his tradition and hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most.
The development of AI and other automating tech will transform the American workplace. I joined @warnock.senate.gov and @repschneider.bsky.social to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act to equip American workers for the future and ensure no one is left behind in the age of automation.
That is why Congress must change the law and make it clear that what ICE is doing must be stopped before they strike next. Because today’s bill did not include serious legislative reforms to DHS, I voted no. (2/2)
I’m happy that ICE has announced it is leaving Minnesota, and I salute Minnesotans for standing up to ICE’s lawlessness and cruelty. But understand, this masked secret police force is not going away, and their evil agenda will terrorize a new set of victims. (1/2)
My statement on the DHS funding bill, A THREAD:
NEWS: The Trump Administration cancelled more than half a billion dollars in funding for four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, which is used to prevent deadly disease outbreaks.
President Trump’s endgame is clear. He wants to rig our elections to ensure Republicans never lose again.
Last night, my colleagues and I wished Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman farewell after her six years of service as ambassador.
While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
Hospitals and clinics across rural America have been pushed to the brink because Republicans slashed Medicaid & ACA coverage.
I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
U.S. companies reap the rewards of government programs but use foreign tax havens to scheme their way out of paying their fair share of taxes. I introduced the Stop Corporate Inversions Act to close this loophole to ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left behind.
Science has proven that the climate crisis is real, and our nation put in place critical rules that ensured that pollutants did not clog our air further. More than a decade later, it’s a dark day as President Trump shreds the principle that EPA relies on to eliminate climate pollution.
Yesterday, the Illinois Northern District Court upheld a law that removes debit and credit card swipe fees from the tip and tax portion of your bills.
I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
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Voting History890 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
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.