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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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Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)

President Trump’s funding cuts are hurting all parts of Illinois. I met with Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms to discuss the importance of supporting the Rock Island Arsenal and the city’s infrastructure projects. I’ll continue to advocate for the federal funds Illinois needs.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)

Federal judges are receiving anonymous deliveries as an intimidation tactic. It’s an ongoing threat... and increasing. Some deliveries are even using the name of a judge’s son who was murdered by a former litigant posing as a deliveryman. AG Bondi and FBI Director Patel must investigate.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 6(source)

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN urges Pam Bondi, Kash Patel to investigate threats against federal judges receiving anonymous deliveries as an intimidation tactic.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 6(source)

Representative Jan Schakowsky has proudly been fighting for her constituents in Illinois for almost 30 years. Jan, thank you for your friendship, and most importantly, your service and devotion to helping the people of Illinois. It’s been an honor working alongside you.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 5(source)

Happy Public Service Recognition Week! This week we celebrate the hardworking public servants across the county. Now, more than ever, we thank you for your dedication to this country.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 2(source)

How does eviscerating cancer research, child care & global food aid make America great? I’m fighting against this proposal to protect hard-working Americans.

More Perfect Union

@moreperfectunion.bsky.social

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BREAKING: Trump has unveiled his proposed budget. ➡️$163 billion in cuts to health care, child care, education, housing, research, clean energy, food banks, and more ➡️$1 trillion for defense and homeland security

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 2(source)

President Trump is going after public broadcasting. NPR and PBS provide unbiased, informative news and emergency alerts, especially for our nation’s rural communities. This attack by the Trump Administration is a danger to our democracy. I implore my Republican colleagues to act to reverse this.

Trump signs order seeking to end federal funding for PBS and NPR

The Trump executive order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt indirect funding of NPR and PBS through grants to local stations.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 2(source)

Attorney General Bondi promised us that she would consult with career ethics officials when her business involves her past clients as a lobbyist. But the Trump DOJ removed the career ethics official. She cannot abuse her position and must answer for this.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN demands Pam Bondi recuse herself from any work benefitting the private prison company that she used to represent as a lobbyist.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 2(source)

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN demands Pam Bondi recuse herself from any work benefitting the private prison company that she used to represent as a lobbyist.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)

In casting their vote to move forward with Frank Bisignano’s nomination, Senate Republicans greenlit President Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk’s grand plan to destroy Social Security.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)

Closing SSA offices, limiting SSA phone services, and perpetuating delays in Americans receiving their hard-earned retirement benefits.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)

As if it wasn’t enough to tank the economy and decimate Americans’ retirement accounts, President Trump has put forth a nominee to lead the Social Security Administration that would be complicit in...

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)

My statement after voting NO on Frank Bisignano nomination to lead the Social Security Administration. 🧵

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 1(source)

The Trump Administration is making a mockery of due process. Mistreatment. Inadequate medical care. Overcrowding. Congress must know more about what the Administration is doing.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN amps up congressional oversight of Trump Administration’s immigration detention expansion.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 1(source)

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN amps up congressional oversight of Trump Administration’s immigration detention expansion.

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

The Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government is presented to a person whose actions demonstrate a deep respect for ethical behavior and standards in government. Today, I had the honor of introducing this year’s Paul Douglas Award Recipient, Fred Wertheimer.

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

With NIH medical research, scientists create lifesaving medicines and treatments. It gives hope when your loved one gets that earth-shattering diagnosis. Donald Trump & Elon Musk’s assault on NIH makes America less healthy, less competitive, and rips breakthroughs away from desperate patients.

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

Law enforcement officers bravely put themselves in harm’s way on January 6, 2021. We have some of them with us today. They deserve better than what President Trump is doing to whitewash the history of that fateful day. Not on my watch.

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

Judges are facing unprecedented threats against their safety—and their family’s safety. The leader of the U.S. Marshals must do everything he can to protect them.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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Sen. DURBIN: Are you willing to commit under oath that you’ll fight for the resources to protect judges and their families? Trump nominee: Yes.

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

101 Days of President Trump: Worst U.S. economic quarter since 2022. President Trump’s reckless policies are hurting our country, and working families will be left holding the bag.

US economy shrank at start of Trump's 2nd term

Trump's tariffs have stoked uncertainty among consumers and businesses.

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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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-05-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19	S.J. Res. 185 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 141 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 132 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13	S. Res. 526 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 163 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30	S.J. Res. 184 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 99 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28	S.J. Res. 124 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 124	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S.J. Res. 114 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 138 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)

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