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Richard J. Durbin
U.S. Senator · Illinois

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Whip
Democratic Illinois Class II On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
1,284
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
9,149
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
95%
2,475 of 2,610 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
49 of 2,660 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.9%
25 of 1284 bills they introduced

Based on 2,660 recorded votes and 1284 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 30, 2026
On the Nomination PN1129
Confirmed
 S #256 On the Nomination PN1129 Not Voting Confirmed Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN1129
Agreed To
 S #255 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340
Rejected
 S #254 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008
Rejected
 S #253 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852
Rejected
 S #252 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197
Rejected
 S #251 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Passed
 S #250 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #249 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #248 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #247 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #246 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #245 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89
Rejected
 S #244 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #242 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #243 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 23, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-1
Confirmed
 S #241 On the Nomination PN999-1 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #240 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1
Agreed To
 S #239 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-4
Confirmed
 S #238 On the Nomination PN999-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4
Agreed To
 S #237 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5515 CARE for Moms Act Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5560 Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5455 Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026 -
119-SJRES-213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Sep 14, 2026 Immigration
119-S-5194 Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Law
119-SRES-815 A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on A… Jul 23, 2026 Sports and Recreation
119-S-5060 Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Families
119-S-4979 PROMISE Act of 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Social Welfare
119-S-4955 Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Public Lands and Natural Resources
119-SRES-799 A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the… Jun 24, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-SRES-756 A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awar… Jun 8, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-SRES-748 A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement… May 21, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4608 Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act May 20, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-4566 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act May 19, 2026 Health
119-S-4541 Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026 May 14, 2026 Education
119-S-4515 Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026 May 13, 2026 Emergency Management
119-SRES-728 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the r… May 13, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4494 American Cures Act May 12, 2026 Health
119-SRES-721 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller III and commending him for a life de… Apr 30, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4449 Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act Apr 30, 2026 Education
119-S-4438 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026 Apr 29, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-S-4437 Puppy Protection Act of 2026 Apr 29, 2026 Animals
119-SJRES-186 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the … Apr 27, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4347 America Grows Act of 2026 Apr 20, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-SRES-677 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the r… Apr 16, 2026 International Affairs
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-5660 SUCCESS Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5614 Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5665 America’s College Promise Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-926 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month". Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic… Sep 29, 2026
119-SJRES-218 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the e… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "Nati… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5568 Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026
119-SRES-913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5537 Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5545 Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5470 Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5482 PREP Act Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena… Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5431 Diversify Act Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-863 A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "N… Sep 17, 2026
119-S-5416 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in … Sep 16, 2026
119-SRES-854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". Sep 15, 2026
119-SJRES-214 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the … Sep 15, 2026
119-S-5403 Debt-Free College Act of 2026 Sep 15, 2026
119-S-5389 Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act Sep 14, 2026
119-SRES-852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) … Sep 14, 2026
119-SRES-851 A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School … Sep 14, 2026

Committee assignments

12 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026
$84,084
Raised
$918,220
Spent
$840,652
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $21,372. From PACs and other political committees: $7,000.

What Richard J. Durbin's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S6IL00151). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

94 contributions totaling $235,965 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • THE HOME DEPOT $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $12,000 · 3 contributions
  • NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION $6,500 · 2 contributions
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE $5,000 · 2 contributions
  • BOEING COMPANY $5,000 · 1 contribution
  • AFLAC INCORPORATED $5,000 · 1 contribution

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 29, 2026 KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC
To PRAIRIE PAC · Honoree: Senator Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE PAC Senator Richard Durbin $1,500.00
Jun 1, 2026 NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION
To PRAIRIE PAC · Honoree: Hon. Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE PAC Hon. Richard Durbin $5,000.00
May 29, 2026 K&L GATES, LLP
To PRAIRIE PAC · Honoree: Sen. Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE PAC Sen. Richard Durbin $1,000.00
May 6, 2026 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
To UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SYSTEM · Honoree: U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SYSTEM U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin $85.00
Apr 29, 2026 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
To UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SYSTEM · Honoree: U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SYSTEM U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin $605.00
Apr 22, 2026 BRACY TUCKER BROWN & VALANZANO, INC.
To PRARIE PAC · Honoree: Senator Richard Durbin
 PRARIE PAC Senator Richard Durbin $250.00
Dec 13, 2025 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
To PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · Honoree: Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Richard Durbin $2,500.00
Jun 11, 2025 NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION
To PRAIRIE PAC · Honoree: Hon. Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE PAC Hon. Richard Durbin $5,000.00
Mar 28, 2025 KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC
To PRAIRIEPAC · Honoree: Senator Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIEPAC Senator Richard Durbin $500.00
Mar 24, 2025 BRACY TUCKER BROWN & VALANZANO, INC.
To PRAIRIE PAC · Honoree: Senator Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE PAC Senator Richard Durbin $250.00
Mar 20, 2025 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN · Honoree: Richard Durbin
 FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN Richard Durbin $2,000.00
Mar 20, 2025 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
To PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · Honoree: Richard Durbin
 PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Richard Durbin $5,000.00
Feb 24, 2025 CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.
To DURBIN VICTORY FUND · Honoree: Sen. Richard Durbin
 DURBIN VICTORY FUND Sen. Richard Durbin $1,000.00
Jan 30, 2025 THE HOME DEPOT
To PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · Honoree: Durbin, Richard
 PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Durbin, Richard $5,000.00
Dec 19, 2024 LOWE'S COMPANIES INC.
To PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · Honoree: Sen. Richard Joseph Durbin
 PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Sen. Richard Joseph Durbin $2,500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

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 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Illinois
    1997–present · Congresses 105–119
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1983–1997 · Congresses 98–104
 Washington, DC office

711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-2152

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APA
Open America. (2026). Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic–Illinois): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/D000563/
MLA
"Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic–Illinois): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/D000563/.
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Profile of Durbin, Richard J., Member of Congress, Illinois (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/D000563/.
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