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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

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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
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Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 11(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 11(source)
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.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 11(source)
Finally—this news is way overdue. The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city. And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 11(source)
Finally—this news is way overdue. The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city. And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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BREAKING: The Trump Administration quietly withdraws National Guard troops from Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, in a win for the rule of law and immigrant communities.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 11(source)
I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin. But I’m still immensely concerned. As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 11(source)
I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin. But I’m still immensely concerned. As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
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BREAKING: Jeanine Pirro FAILS to get grand jury to indict Sens. Kelly, Slotkin, and four House members in politically-motivated prosecution.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Higher education is one of the best investments we can make in America’s future. @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with members & leaders of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association to discuss how we can support Illinois community colleges and ensure they are accessible and affordable.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Textbook costs are an overlooked barrier to college accessibility. That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year. This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Yesterday, I joined @warren.senate.gov to call out the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the CFPB. For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 10(source)
A weaponized FBI raided an election center in Georgia last month… on President Trump’s order. Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 10(source)
The Trump Administration continues to disparage my colleagues who have served our nation. It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin. Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 9(source)
When companies use foreign tax havens to avoid paying U.S. taxes, they shouldn’t be rewarded with a government contract. I introduced the American Business for American Companies Act to permanently prohibit providing federal contracts to companies that refuse to pay their fair share.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 9(source)
President Trump promised his immigration enforcement would go after the “worst of the worst.” But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie. ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
@judiciarydems.senate.gov
Open post ↗
BREAKING: A previously unreleased DHS memo finds that only 14% of people arrested by ICE last year had any charge or conviction for a violent offense.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 9(source)
President Trump promised his immigration enforcement would go after the “worst of the worst.” But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie. ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 9(source)
I’m deeply troubled by this sentencing of Jimmy Lai and the continued incarceration of Pastor Jin Mingri and Dr. Gulshan Abbas – all of whom have already paid a heavy price on dubious charges. Their humanitarian release by China would be welcomed around the world.
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BREAKING: Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, is sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 6(source)
President Trump is pressuring state election officials to do his bidding—again. It didn’t work last time, and it can’t work this time. State election officials must hold the line and protect our right to vote.
Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govFeb 6(source)
Donald Trump posted a racist video of our former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama. It is sadly par for the course for a President who revels in his cruelty and racism. When will Republicans draw the line and call out this vile conduct?
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Voting History
890 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-08-08S. 5271 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-08-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-49)
2026-08-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)
2026-08-08H.R. 6500 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-08-08H.R. 6500 (119th)Kill the motionNOYES✕Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)
2026-08-07H.R. 6500 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-08-07S. Res. 817 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2026-08-07H.R. 5334 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-08-07H.R. 5334 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOYES✕↔Amendment Rejected (32-64)
2026-08-05S.J. Res. 187 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-08-05S. Res. 817 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-08-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2026-08-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2026-08-03H.R. 6500 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required)
2026-07-30S. Res. 817 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (50-47)
2026-07-30S.J. Res. 181 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-07-30S.J. Res. 199 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-07-29S. Res. 817 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-07-29H.R. 5334 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12)
2026-07-28H.R. 5334 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required)
2026-07-28—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2026-07-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2026-07-23—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-47)
2026-07-23S.J. Res. 180 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-49)
2026-07-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-07-22—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-44)
2026-07-22—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (62-36)
2026-07-22—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2026-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2026-07-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-48)
2026-07-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (43-40)
2026-07-16S.J. Res. 198 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-50)
2026-07-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-07-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-07-15—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-07-14S. 4784 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-07-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-07-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (46-44)
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 196 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22H.R. 6644 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Motion Agreed to (85-5)

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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