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At a Glance
Seat
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

Voting Record — 890
Yes35%
No62%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Richard J. Durbin headshot
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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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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?
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?
Sadly, CDC’s vaccine recommendations are guided by conspiracy theories, not science. Today’s vote puts lives at risk, especially children’s. For families with a baby on the way: please speak with your pediatrician about how best to protect your child from Hepatitis B and preventable illnesses.
Even President Trump knows that his tariffs are hurting the American economy and people’s pocketbooks. That’s why he watered down his own economic proposal when he suspended tariffs on bananas, coffee, beef, and clothing.
Predatory for-profit colleges entice students to enroll just to offer a flimsy degree and mountains of debt. It’s been my honor to fight for more protections for students and to work together with The Institute For College Access And Success and the Protect Students and Taxpayers Coalition.
I introduced the FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act to ensure climate impacts are considered when natural gas pipelines are built. This bill will protect the communities most impacted by the climate crisis while ensuring access to safe and affordable energy.
Today’s DOD IG report reinforces what we already knew: Secretary Hegseth does not have the judgement required of the person tasked with leading the DOD. By recklessly shooting off texts about classified war plans, Secretary Hegseth risked the lives of American service members.
Trump and Congressional Republicans are gutting clean energy projects left and right. They claim this lowers electricity prices. Meanwhile, Illinoisans are paying 15% more than last year on energy bills. Big surprise, Republicans were dead wrong.
Today’s a big day. I’m reintroducing the Dream Act for the last time of my career. I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades. The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform. This is part of it.
I am pleased to see the release of Tunisian lawyer, Sonia Dahmani, and I remain hopeful that all remaining dubious charges against her are dropped. These welcome developments and the release of other political prisoners are important steps for the U.S.-Tunisia relationship.
The price of orange juice—up 29% since last year. The price of ground beef—up 14% since last year. And coffee? Up 26% since last year. What happened to President Trump’s promise to bring down your costs?
The American people deserve top-notch attorneys at the Justice Department. Prosecutors should be subject to independent oversight. The Inspector General Access Act is a simple, bipartisan fix.
The American people deserve top-notch attorneys at the Justice Department. Prosecutors should be subject to independent oversight. The Inspector General Access Act is a simple, bipartisan fix.
Justice Department prosecutors should be subject to independent oversight. Federal law prevents it right now, which is why Alex Acosta wasn’t held accountable for his sweetheart deal with Jeffrey Epstein.
Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people who stormed the Capitol. It’s no surprise he decided to pardon a corrupt president, former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández.
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Voting History
890 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-06-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-05-20Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185YESYESMotion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18S. Res. 690 (119th)Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11S. Res. 690 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOResolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONOPoint of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONOConcurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONOMotion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONOMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S.J. Res. 114 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (51-48)

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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