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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.govApr 9(source)

Working families rely on Head Start for child care. I sent a letter to HHS Sec. RFK Jr. demanding answers on the closure of five regional Head Start offices, including one in Chicago. These closures will harm children and families’ ability to access high-quality child care.

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

My bipartisan Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act will ensure all employees receive the benefits they were promised.

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

When a company files for bankruptcy, employees are often deprived of their wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits, while top paid executives often get away with big payouts. It’s time to change that.

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

The chaos, uncertainty, and real damage of the Trump Tariff Tax will not disappear in 90 days. Bottom line: the President has created a global mess at the expense of American families and businesses.

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

Another global autocrat celebrating Trump’s reckless and shortsighted gutting of American leadership.

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

Small manufacturers can compete and grow with the help of centers like IMEC Illinois. Now, the Trump Admin wants to defund them. I joined @cantwell.senate.gov in demanding answers from Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick to protect manufacturing jobs in IL.

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

I met with staff from Chicago Commons, the second largest Head Start provider in Chicago, to discuss the challenges they face from the Trump Administration's funding and staffing cuts. I will continue to fight for programs like Head Start that support IL families.

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

Reassigning staff away from domestic terrorism units and gutting domestic terrorism prevention resources leaves us less safe. The Trump Administration needs to reverse course.

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

DHS and FBI are diverting resources away from domestic terrorism prevention without any clear plan on how to keep us safe from attacks. America is less safe because of it. Director Patel and Secretary Noem need to reverse these reallocations.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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BREAKING: Sen. DURBIN pushes Kristi Noem, Kash Patel to reverse course on cuts to domestic terrorism prevention efforts.

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

A functional, healthy democracy REQUIRES transparency. America is watching my Republican colleagues to see if they resist these efforts.

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Elon Musk and DOGE are blatantly skirting government transparency laws. They say they’re NOT subject to FOIA. Their website is barely usable and often wrong.

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

This is exactly why transparency laws like FOIA are essential. They demand our government answer tough questions.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸

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The Trump Administration is WEAKENING government transparency by firing employees in charge of responding to FOIA requests. It’s toxic to our democracy. Here’s how. 🧵

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

Elon Musk is obtaining Americans’ personal data, redirecting billions of dollars that Congress already allocated, and firing hardworking public servants. If DOGE doesn’t comply with FOIA, it will be much harder—if not IMPOSSIBLE—to expose the full story.

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

In the Trump Administration, inside access means a fast lane to a pardon. This answer was incredibly revealing—and terrifying.

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

DOGE’s reckless plan to terminate leases for federal offices isn’t creating efficiency, it’s hurting Americans by cutting their access to government resources and benefits. I wrote about how DOGE is hurting IL and many other states. My op-ed. ⬇️

SEN DICK DURBIN: Closing federal offices punishes everyday Americans

Sen. Dick Durbin writes how Elon Musk and DOGE are cutting too many federal leases. That means no local office for Social Security and no SBA office for students to discuss student loans.

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

All thanks to Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” national sales tax.

Stock Market Volatility Hits 5-Year High As Wall Street Grapples With ‘Manmade’ Tariff Problem

The Dow is down more than 4,000 points since "Liberation Day," led by more than 15% drops among blue chip American names like Apple and Goldman Sachs.

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

The rule of law is under attack in ways we haven’t seen in DECADES. President Trump won’t let anything get in the way of his personal ambition and grievances. He has GUTTED the Justice Department and TARGETED law firms to help himself—not you.

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

Our freedoms are grounded in a basic respect for the rule of law. President Trump is threatening it in ways we haven’t seen in decades. Democrats are spotlighting the dangers of the Trump Administration’s attacks on the rule of law now.

Schiff & Raskin Expose Trump’s Attacks on the Rule of Law in Major Hearing

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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

Assistant principals help cultivate a positive learning environment for students and provide support to faculty and staff. Today, I’m introducing a resolution designating the week of April 7, 2025, as National Assistant Principals Week to recognize the important work they do.

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

Confirming Justice Jackson is one of the great accomplishments of the Senate Democratic Majority during the Biden administration. Three years of even-handed rulings in lockstep with the rule of law.

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

We all know someone who has been uninsured—I was one of them. I wrote about the importance of Medicaid and why Republicans’ plans to slash it would be devastating to the families who depend on it. I will fight to protect Medicaid because American lives are on the line. Read more. ⬇️

'I never felt more helpless' than when I was an uninsured new father

"I can’t help but think about that feeling as the Trump administration and congressional Republicans target Americans’ health care coverage in an effort to fund tax breaks for the wealthy," U.S. Sen. ...

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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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (44-51)
2025-08-01	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30	S.J. Res. 34 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30	S.J. Res. 41 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-41)

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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