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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.govApr 30(source)

Every rural community deserves reliable energy and electric co-ops are critical to achieving this goal. I met with the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives with @duckworth.senate.gov to discuss the importance of supporting local energy sources.

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

Trump’s first 100 Days have thrown our country into chaos. His Administration is intent on dismantling the Justice Department… and we’re already suffering the consequences.

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

@duckworth.senate.gov and I spoke with members of Champaign County First to discuss priority projects in the region. I'll continue to push back against the Trump Administration and fight for the federal funding Illinois needs.

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

International exchange programs, like Fulbright and Gilman, make our country stronger and better. I met with leaders and students of the Institute of the International Education to discuss protecting vital State Department funding from the Trump Administration’s reckless cuts.

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

It is critical that our rural communities have access to electric, natural gas, and broadband. Today, I met with former Congressman John Cox and JCE Co-op leadership to discuss their progress in making this possible and the federal support they need.

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

In his first 100 days, President Trump has tested the bounds of our Constitution, tanked our economy, and destroyed our image abroad. Yet, my Republican colleagues have remained silent. I implore my Republican colleagues: remember that you swore an oath to the Constitution, not the President.

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

Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in DC, told us *under oath* that he hadn’t seen photos of a pardoned insurrectionist posing as Hitler before giving him an award. But Martin talked about it on his podcast weeks before… and called it “goofing around.”

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

850 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed in state legislatures this year… the most in history. It’s past time for federal civil rights protections.

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

This leaves me with even more questions for Mr. Martin. We need to hear live testimony from him at a hearing under oath.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

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BREAKING: Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in DC, submits false statements under oath, dodges 80+ questions in written responses submitted to the committee.

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

BREAKING: Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in DC, submits false statements under oath, dodges 80+ questions in written responses submitted to the committee.

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

LGBTQ+ Americans can be discriminated against because of who they are and who they love. Unacceptable. I’m proud to join in reintroducing the Equality Act. LGBTQ+ Americans must be protected under federal civil rights laws. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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

The Trump Administration is ruthlessly attacking public broadcasting. I met with Sharon Percy Rockefeller, CEO of WETA, to discuss the importance of Public Broadcasting and the need to fund it. Our democracy depends on it.

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

A tragic accident out of Chatham, Illinois. My team is closely monitoring the situation. My heart goes out to the community and families. This is an unspeakable loss.

4 minors dead after vehicle rams into after-school camp in Illinois

Four minors are dead after a vehicle crashed into a building hosting an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, officials told ABC News on Monday.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 28(source)

The Trump Administration should reconsider its decisions to revoke student visas and commit to following federal law.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 28(source)

Students who are in our country *legally* are confused about what they need to do to maintain their status and avoid detention or deportation. The Trump Administration has to follow the law.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN, 35 Senate Democrats push the Trump Administration to reconsider recent student visa revocations, per new letter.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 28(source)

I’m pleased that EPA has granted our summertime E15 request again. But let’s not forget—this wouldn’t be necessary if Elon Musk, owner of a competing technology, hadn’t stopped Congress from passing permanent E15 last year.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 28(source)

Visa and Mastercard dominate the credit and debit card markets, hurting our consumers and small businesses. That’s why I filed an amicus brief in support of IL’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, a state law that bars interchange fees on the tax and tips portion of credit and debit card transactions.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 28(source)

President Trump’s reckless and dangerous pardons are totally contrary to the rule of law. The insurrectionists are back in communities and already reoffending. Looking forward to this spotlight hearing.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

@judiciarydems.senate.gov

Open post ↗

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN, Senate Judiciary Democrats to host spotlight hearing on Donald Trump’s blanket pardons and commutations for January 6th insurrectionists.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govApr 28(source)

BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN, Senate Judiciary Democrats to host spotlight hearing on Donald Trump’s blanket pardons and commutations for January 6th insurrectionists.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govApr 28(source)

Donald Trump is selling out America to Putin and pleading with him by his first name on social media. It has gotten us nothing but humiliation and more bombings in Ukraine.

How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions

Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.

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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
2026-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29	H.R. 7148 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27	S. 3627 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15	H.R. 6938 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14	S.J. Res. 98 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 98	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13	S.J. Res. 84 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12	H.R. 6938 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08	S.J. Res. 98 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07	S.J. Res. 86 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18	S. Res. 532 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18	S.J. Res. 82 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17	S. 1071 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15	S. 1071 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11	S. 1071 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11	S. Res. 532 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11	S. 3385 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11	S. 3386 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10	S. Res. 532 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10	S.J. Res. 82 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)

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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