American leadership in medical research comes with the responsibility to never be satisfied while there are those suffering from sickness. I introduced the American Cures Act to provide steady funding for U.S. research agencies, allowing us to remain a leader in discovery & to give patients hope.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Voting Record — 774
Yes34%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Richard J. Durbin
U.S. SenatorDemocratIllinois
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President Trump promised his White House ballroom wouldn’t cost the American taxpayer a penny.
Now, he’s pushing Republicans in Congress to allocate $1 billion for its construction.
Just another one of his broken promises.
I introduced the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act to protect businesses and consumers from being burdened with exorbitant debit card swipe fees.
Today, I filed an amicus brief before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to defend my amendment from banking industry attempts to undermine it.
If President Trump cannot admit he lost in 2020, how can we expect him to honor the results of the upcoming midterm elections?
His refusal to accept basic reality endangers our democracy.
Kash Patel is the most unqualified, dangerous FBI Director we’ve ever had.
While Trump is waging an unpopular war with Iran and global threats remain high… Patel’s focus is elsewhere: himself.
Americans are paying sky-high prices for gas, food, and housing.
Senate Republicans are focused on $1 BILLION for Trump’s ballroom vanity project.
After Trump promised for months that the ballroom would not cost taxpayers a dime.
Backwards.
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"In his second term, Trump has again ramped up his attacks on immigrant communities — including DACA recipients,"
@durbin.senate.gov writes.
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Sen. DURBIN: We’ve never had a nominee like Kara Westercamp. Her offensive social media posts demonstrates she lacks the temperament to serve. She spread conspiracy theories and attacked Republicans and Democrats on her since-deactivated Twitter account.
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Sen. DURBIN: 3,603. That’s how many licensed attorneys are in Montana. Couldn’t the White House find an attorney who has actually tried a case? Katie Lane isn’t remotely qualified. That’s not my opinion alone—she’s the first Trump 2.0 judicial nominee to receive a Not Qualified rating from the ABA.
It is never a good idea for Presidents to be deciding which drugs, medical devices, or tobacco products should be approved for the market. Bad for patients, bad for industry. Let the scientists & doctors decide.
The Trump Admin has waged a silent campaign against DACA recipients.
Through delays, enforcement, & bureaucracy, individuals who only know America as their home are at risk of deportation.
Read my op-ed in the Washington Post to learn how President Trump broke his promise to Dreamers.
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Sen. DURBIN: This is our first meeting since Trump fired Pam Bondi. She did more damage to the Justice Department’s reputation than any Attorney General in history. She transformed it into a weaponized political battleground. Courts and grand juries blocked her baseless prosecutions.
When discussing a bill that would tackle housing affordability, Trump reportedly said, “no one gives a [bleep] about housing,” insisting Republicans focus on his voter disenfranchisement bill, the SAVE America Act, instead.
This Admin would rather undermine democracy than lower costs for families.
This is terrifying.
After Director Patel purged the FBI workforce, 9,000 seasoned professionals were forced to work on a Trump pet project.
I have repeatedly questioned the FBI about this ill-advised threat to our public safety and readiness.
This is terrifying.
After Director Patel purged the FBI workforce, 9,000 seasoned professionals were forced to work on a Trump pet project.
I have repeatedly questioned the FBI about this ill-advised threat to our public safety and readiness.
This death should be immediately and thoroughly investigated.
Americans are struggling under higher grocery, housing, utility, and health care costs. The President promised to bring down prices on “day one,” but they continue to go up under this Administration.
Illinois holds a special place in union history. From the Haymarket Riot to the Pullman Strike, workers in our state have given their lives to protect employees’ basic dignities.
On May Day, we recognize their contributions to a more equal, prosperous, and democratic America.
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Voting History774 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
774 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42) |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (61-35) |
| 2025-06-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46) |
| 2025-06-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (68-30) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-40) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39) |
| 2025-06-16 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (67-30) |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Failed (45-52) |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-06-11 | S.J. Res. 54 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56) |
| 2025-06-11 | S.J. Res. 53 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56) |
| 2025-06-11 | S. 1582 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-11 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-41) |
| 2025-06-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-06-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-41) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-43) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-43) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-38) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (48-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (72-26) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-36) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-06-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 89 | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 87 | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-45) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88 | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-44) |
| 2025-05-21 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55 | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (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.