Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Richard J. Durbin
Democrat U.S. Senator for Illinois.
Voted further left than 72% of the Senate, based on 883 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Illinois1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- January 7, 19971
- Term ends
- January 3, 20271
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-2152 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube1
- On the ballot
- U.S. Senate, Illinois (2026)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 111 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 352 cosponsored5
- Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
- Committees: Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Ranking Member); Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 13 and cosponsored 58 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 147: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2271-2272)
- Sponsored S. 4307: Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)
- Sponsored S. 4157: No Bailout for Crypto Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1380)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Yea on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3847: Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S579-580)
- Sponsored S. 2712: America's Clean Future Fund Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)
- Sponsored S. 1676: RETAIN Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2839-2841)
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 15 and cosponsored 29 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5515: CARE for Moms Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4998-5003)
- Sponsored S. 4566: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2377-2379)
- Sponsored S. 4494: American Cures Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5560: Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
- Sponsored S. 3348: Dream Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8509-8512)
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Nay on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4955: Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 1516: Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
- Sponsored S. 3925: Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 26 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4541: Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2307-2308)
- Sponsored S. 4449: Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2173-2174)
- Sponsored S. 4056: Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1011-1015)
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 17 and cosponsored 74 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5194: Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4385-4390)
- Sponsored S. 1146: Cameras in the Courtroom Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
- Sponsored S. 4608: Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4139: Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1207)
- Sponsored S. 2093: Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
- Sponsored S. 1749: No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4979: PROMISE Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3942-3946; text: CR S3943-3946)
- Sponsored S. 4092: No Crypto in Social Security Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1049)
- Sponsored S. 502: Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S820-821)
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 0 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5455: Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861)
- Sponsored S. 3768: ABODE Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S472)
- Sponsored S. 2915: SPUR Housing Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S6792-6793)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 53: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActBill Passed 89–10, March 12, 202623
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3444: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 186: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
- Sponsored S. 3811: American Business for American Companies Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4438: Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
- Sponsored S. 1276: American Innovation Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2174-2175)
- Sponsored S. 579: Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S974-977)
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3706: Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 3253: Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S8278)
- Sponsored S. 2171: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Nay on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4347: America Grows Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)
- Sponsored S. 1469: Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2568)
- Sponsored S. 835: Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1498-1499)
Money: U.S. Senate, Illinois (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$80K
Spent$754K
Cash on hand$1.0M
- From individuals $32K
- From PACs and other committees $7,000
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $41K
Top PACs and committees giving directly29
| NEA Fund for Children and Public EducationConnected to National Education Association | $2,000 |
| National Association of Realtors Political Action CommitteeConnected to National Association of Realtors | $1,200 |
| Davita Inc. Political Action Committee (Dapac)Connected to Davita Inc. | $1,000 |
| Ge Healthcare Technologies Inc. PAC | $1,000 |
Individual donors
- $238K from 983 itemized gifts30
- 79% came from people in Illinois30
- 1% came from retired people30
- Top states: Illinois $188K, Missouri $13K, New York $7,531, District of Columbia $4,950, Oregon $3,70230
Where donors work30
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Northwestern University | 3 gifts | $325 |
| Uchicago Argonne | 1 gifts | $250 |
| Development Services | 2 gifts | $200 |
| Kyiv Mohyla Foundation | 2 gifts | $200 |
| Sandbox Industries | 4 gifts | $200 |
| Lurie Childrens | 2 gifts | $150 |
| Purdue University | 2 gifts | $150 |
| US Dept of Justice | 3 gifts | $150 |
| Depaul University | 5 gifts | $140 |
| State of Illinois | 8 gifts | $140 |
| University of California | 9 gifts | $103 |
| CGS Technologies | 4 gifts | $100 |
| Columbia University | 4 gifts | $100 |
| Endurance Warranty | 4 gifts | $100 |
| Integrys Business Support | 2 gifts | $100 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Richard J. Durbinhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000563Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S6IL00151https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6IL00151/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: committee contributions to Richard J. Durbin, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00148999&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 30FEC: itemized individual contributions to Friends of Dick Durbin Committee, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00148999&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026