I’ve met far too many grieving parents who lost kids to the Internet.
Tamia Woods lost her son James to suicide after a devastating online attack.
We’ve seen enough. Big Tech won’t act—so Congress has to.
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.
I'm honored to serve with brave servicemembers like Senators Kelly and Slotkin.
They reiterated current law. Active members of the Armed Forces should not obey unlawful or illegal orders.
Donald Trump's so furious over it he’s weaponizing government against public servants.
When a medical device is recalled, patients have the right to know as soon as possible.
I introduced the Medical Device Recall Improvement Act to ensure that medical device manufacturers, FDA, and health providers can quickly share up-to-date information with patients.
Affordability isn’t a ‘con job,’ as the President has claimed. It is an issue top of mind for any American struggling under President Trump’s economy.
I just moved for the Senate to pass my common sense, bipartisan bill to protect kids online.
But it was blocked.
We’ve done enough investigating. It’s time for Congress to act and rein in Big Tech.
Dayanne Figueroa is a Chicagoan, an American citizen, a mother, and a victim of the Trump Administration’s cruel anti-immigrant agenda.
ICE agents smashed her car, pulled her with guns drawn, and violently arrested her.
Thank you for bravely sharing your story with Congress.
The Trump Administration’s policies are hurting Illinois’ economy and its workers.
Just last week, the Illinois Economic Policy Institute announced that the Administration’s cuts to federal programs will cost the state $10 billion in economic activity and cost 86,000 Illinoisans their jobs by 2029.
Big Tech refuses to incorporate safeguards into their platforms. These three bills will help curb horrific child exploitation crimes online.
Congress has spent enough time investigating.
Now we must act.
Big Tech refuses to incorporate safeguards into their platforms. These three bills will help curb horrific child exploitation crimes online.
Congress has spent enough time investigating.
Now we must act.
Reposted bySenator Dick Durbin
BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, GRASSLEY introduce landmark legislative package to help protect kids online.
Americans are feeling the pain of President Trump’s economic policies. Congress doesn’t need to add to that by allowing health insurance premiums to double or triple next year.
Because of Trump’s tariffs, Illinois farmers need help. The President sends $20 billion in relief to Argentina’s farmers, but $11 billion to American farmers instead of ending his tariffs that hurt U.S. agriculture.
I encourage President Trump to follow the longstanding bipartisan practice of working with the home state Senators to identify and nominate a well-qualified nonpartisan replacement, rather than skirting federal law by misusing the interim U.S. Attorney statute.
After the district court followed the law and declined to appoint her, she served unlawfully and helped to weaponize the Justice Department.
She has a hyper-partisan background and lacks relevant experience.
Alina Habba should’ve never been appointed as interim U.S. Attorney in the first place.
The Democratic proposal that will be voted on this week is simple. A clean extension of the enhanced premium tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their health insurance. Let’s get this done and protect our constituents’ health care.
This week, Senate Republicans will be faced with a choice: will they work together with Senate Democrats to keep health insurance premium costs down for 22 million Americans or will they remain silent and allow premiums to skyrocket?
Congratulations to Illinois students, who are first in the nation for FAFSA completion!
For anyone who hasn’t filled out their FAFSA, here is the link to the form: studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-....
It only takes 30 minutes and can help fund your future!
Democrats unveiled a plan this week to prevent health insurance premiums from doubling or tripling next year for more than 20 million Americans.
Where’s the Republican plan?
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Voting History890 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
890 total votes
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| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (58-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (54-40) |
| 2026-02-02 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33) |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (32-67) |
| 2026-01-29 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-27 | S. 3627 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (82-15) |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-14 | S.J. Res. 98 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2026-01-13 | S.J. Res. 84 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-08 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (53-40) |
| 2026-01-08 | S.J. Res. 98 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2026-01-07 | S.J. Res. 86 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50) |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2026-01-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-35) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-12-18 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-12-18 | S.J. Res. 82 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50) |
| 2025-12-17 | S. Res. 412 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (71-29) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (67-30) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30) |
| 2025-12-17 | S. 1071 (119th) | Accept House changes | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (77-20) |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 1071 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. 1071 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Resolution Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. 3385 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. 3386 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-10 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-12-10 | S.J. Res. 82 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49) |
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.