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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 — 789

Yes34%

No63%

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 · 127 sponsored · 341 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

I met with the new Lithuanian Ambassador, Gediminas Varvuolis, to discuss the need to maintain support for Ukraine and NATO amid Russia’s increasing aggression. Now, more than ever, the United States must reaffirm its support for our NATO partners and its collective security commitment.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Even Republican Senators agree, government employees are not pawns to be played with during the debate around government funding. These employees and their families deserve better than that.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Nearly 130,000 refugees have passed rigorous vetting and are waiting for admission to America. The Trump Administration is leaving them in total limbo. And it’s refusing to consult Congress.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Nearly 130,000 refugees have passed rigorous vetting and are waiting for admission to America. The Trump Administration is leaving them in total limbo. And it’s refusing to consult Congress.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Trump Administration blows past statutory deadline on refugee admissions, in open defiance of federal law.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govSep 30(source)

Sen. DURBIN: Was January 6th “peaceful” as Donald Trump has claimed? Republican witness: No. It was a riot, and many officers were injured.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Instead of being in D.C. to fund the government, House Republicans are on vacation. That is a dereliction of their duties as representatives of the American people. The House must stop playing political games and get back to work so we can avoid a shutdown.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

This is a federal embarrassment in any American city. Illegal. Unconstitutional. Un-American.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Donald Trump isn’t interested in reducing crime. This is just political theater to make him LOOK tough.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Deploying masked federal agents in downtown Chicago is a waste of resources and a lousy intimidation tactic. Tackling violent crime is a serious matter. The solutions need to be serious, too.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Any crime is too much crime. We overwhelmingly agree on that. But Donald Trump’s “solution” is political theater and targeting immigrants with no criminal convictions. That’s not a serious solution.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 30(source)

Major corporations are abusing the visa system to fire American workers and hire foreign workers at worse wages and under worse conditions. The Trump Administration’s solution? A $100,000 fee. That only prices out the good guys—like rural hospitals. Congress must step in.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

Major companies are laying off American workers… all while filing for visas for foreign workers at depressed wages and poor working conditions. Congress must step in to fix our broken immigration system. Pass our bipartisan H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

After firing US Attorney Beckwith, the President sent notorious Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino to Chicago to advance his cruel mass deportation scheme, rounding up immigrants who pose no threat to our country.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Six hours after telling Border Patrol leadership to comply with a court order… US Attorney Michele Beckwith was FIRED by Donald Trump. Donald Trump and Pam Bondi are weaponizing the Justice Department, firing anyone refusing to do their dirty work.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

Pass the AI Lead Act. Open the courtroom. Hold AI companies accountable for their design choices.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govSep 29(source)

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, HAWLEY introduce bipartisan bill to allow victims to sue AI companies.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

I just introduced a new BIPARTISAN bill with Senator Hawley. Our AI LEAD Act would open the courtroom to victims harmed by AI chatbots. Let’s hold tech accountable and pass it into law.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

Our justice system operates on the principle that the President cannot demand the prosecution of an individual to settle personal scores. It’s fundamental to what makes America great.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

Sonia Dahmani is imprisoned in Tunisia for her peaceful expression of speech. I sent a letter with @schiff.senate.gov, Senator Cassidy, and @repmcgovern.bsky.social to the Tunisian President asking for her release. Ending her detention would affirm the democratic aspirations of the Tunisian people.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

Hate and violence have no place in America.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 29(source)

The violent attack and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc are heartbreaking. Families went to service seeking peace—but the unthinkable happened. My thoughts are with the families and the Grand Blanc community.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

Heartbreaking. Religious violence has no place in America.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govSep 26(source)

President Trump is using the full power of the federal government for revenge.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

Donald Trump is no longer “threatening” to prosecute political enemies. He’s doing it.

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Sponsored Bills(127)

S. Res. 748 (119th)
A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement ag…
S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
S. 4566 (119th)
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage under State plans u…
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 …

Cosponsored Bills(341)

S. 4618 (119th)
A bill to effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of…
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. 4579 (119th)
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual St…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4591 (119th)
A bill to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individua…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S.J. Res. 192 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
Joined: 2026-05-19
S. 4551 (119th)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold…
Joined: 2026-05-18

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Voting History

789 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
2025-06-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-45)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)
2025-05-21	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-52)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (46-52)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-21	S. 1582 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31)
2025-05-19	S. 1582 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-05-15	S. Res. 195 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50)
2025-05-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-05-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-08	S. 1582 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-49, 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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