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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 — 825

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 · 128 sponsored · 341 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

The Trump Administration's efforts to undermine access to safe and healthy foods won't "Make America Healthy Again." I sent a letter to the leaders of HHS and FDA urging them to end plans to weaken food oversight and invest in improving the health and well-being of Americans.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

The Trump Administration just rescinded several internal policies that work to protect the most vulnerable individuals in CBP custody. It’s unacceptable. We’re a nation of values—and they must be upheld in the care of people in government custody.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

The Library of Congress is America’s library—not Donald Trump’s. The next Librarian of Congress must emulate Dr. Hayden’s example of expanding the Library for all and not embolden Donald Trump’s efforts to whitewash history and restrict Americans’ access to knowledge, information, and culture.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

To fire Dr. Hayden, a highly respected professional who has done an upstanding job as our nation’s Librarian of Congress, in a two-sentence email shows the depravity of this administration. The heartlessness of this President knows no bounds.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

My statement on President Donald Trump firing Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress.🧵

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Today, I hosted former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S. Audra Plepytė to discuss U.S. support for a strong NATO alliance, Russia's war in Ukraine, and pushing back against increasing Russian aggressions in the region.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Sending people to countries—like Libya and El Salvador—with a known history of torture and serious human rights violations is unlawful and un-American.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Secretary Noem: hear the plea of Emma Shafer’s mother and stop using the memory of a loving, giving, understanding young woman to advance your anti-immigrant agenda. Your disgraceful remarks are only making their loss more painful.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Mr. Martin’s record made it clear that he does not have the temperament or judgment to be entrusted with the power and responsibility of being U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. I’m relieved to see that his nomination will be withdrawn by the White House.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

and his close ties to Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a January 6 rioter and Nazi sympathizer, just to name a few.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Nearly every day, new disqualifying information surfaced—including a history of judge intimidation... downplaying the January 6 insurrection and attacking prosecutors and law enforcement officers who were assigned to work on January 6 cases or defended the Capitol on that day...

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Ed Martin’s commentary and affiliations left no doubt that he was not qualified to serve as the top law enforcement official for our nation’s capital.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

BIG NEWS – President Trump just announced that he will withdraw his nomination for Ed Martin to be U.S. Attorney for D.C. It’s the right decision. Here’s why.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 8(source)

BREAKING: President Trump says he will withdraw the nomination of Ed Martin, his pick for U.S. Attorney in D.C.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 8(source)

Teachers shape the minds of the next generation. This Teacher Appreciation Week, I’m introducing a bill to provide teachers and educators with a fully refundable tax credit to help address teaching shortages and incentivize them to stay in classrooms with the most need.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 7(source)

Taxpayer resources must be used appropriately, including government aircraft. We must know the extent to which Justice Department executives are using government aircraft for personal or political use, and if they are complying with the reimbursement requirements.

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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN requests probe into Justice Department use of aircraft for personal or political purposes amid recent reporting of Kash Patel’s questionable use of government aircraft.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 7(source)

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN requests probe into Justice Department use of aircraft for personal or political purposes amid recent reporting of Kash Patel’s questionable use of government aircraft.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 7(source)

BREAKING: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirms—the only way Republican plans to cut Medicaid would “save money” is by throwing millions off health insurance, slashing benefits, or cutting access to doctors, nurses, & dentists. So much for only focusing on “waste, fraud, & abuse.”

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 7(source)

It’s a shame that the Supreme Court temporarily paved the way for a misguided trans troop ban to take effect. If you answer the call to serve our country in uniform, we should be GRATEFUL—not hesitant.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 7(source)

I couldn’t agree more. Supreme Court decisions affect generations of Americans—and everyone should be able to bear witness to these cases. That’s why Senator Grassley and I introduced a bill to shine a light in the SCOTUS Courtroom and televise proceedings.

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Sponsored Bills(128)

S. Res. 756 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violen…
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…

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

825 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
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 49 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (49-49)
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (83-14)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-36)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-36)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-29)
2025-04-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-27)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-26)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-25)
2025-04-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2025-04-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-10	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)
2025-04-09	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Begin consideration	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-37)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-04-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-04-07	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-39)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)

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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