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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

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.

While the Trump White House puts the Baltics in a vulnerable position with this dangerous decision, we will continue to fight for and secure funding for an effort funded by Congress on a bipartisan basis that has protected our critical allies on NATO’s eastern flank.
By suspending the Baltic Security Initiative, President Trump is turning his back on our longstanding NATO allies, stripping them of the resources needed to counter increasing Russian aggression in the region as Putin continues to ruthlessly attack Ukraine.
Republicans’ so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” kills jobs, raises your electricity bills, and accelerates the climate crisis. Today, I introduced a bill to take us off this dangerous course by lowering emissions and investing in the clean energy economy.
Today’s hearing made one thing very clear: RFK Jr.’s unhinged leadership of our nation’s federal health agencies imperils the health and safety of every American, especially our children and grandchildren. Trust your doctors, not RFK Jr.
Dental health is critical to our health and well-being. Today, I met with the leaders of Delta Dental to discuss how we can improve access to quality dental care for Illinoisans, especially for children.
Donald Trump is threatening to deploy the military to intrude on state and local affairs in Chicago. It’s dangerous, unwarranted, and unconstitutional. Senate Judiciary Republicans should schedule a hearing on this immediately.
The Justice Department should hire the best of the best individuals to represent the United States. Jared Wise doesn’t meet the standard. He incited violence against law enforcement officers and belongs nowhere near DOJ.
The Justice Department should hire the best of the best individuals to represent the United States. Jared Wise doesn’t meet the standard. He incited violence against law enforcement officers and belongs nowhere near DOJ.
BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, WHITEHOUSE, SCHIFF urge firing of insurrectionist JARED WISE, a senior advisor to failed nominee Ed Martin at the Justice Department.
Targeting DACA holders who are LAWFULLY in the country and have committed NO crime is a terrible policy position. No wonder the Trump Administration’s immigration approval ratings are tanking. Secretary Noem needs to uphold DACA protections.
Targeting DACA holders who are LAWFULLY in the country and have committed NO crime is a terrible policy position. No wonder the Trump Administration’s immigration approval ratings are tanking. Secretary Noem needs to uphold DACA protections.
BREAKING: Senate Democrats call out the Trump Administration’s wrongful targeting of DACA recipients in its mass deportation scheme.
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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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-03-25Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (54-46)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14S. 331 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13S. 331 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06S. 331 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (66-28)

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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