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Durbin, Richard J.
Member of Congress

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Whip
Democratic Illinois Class II · Next election 2026 On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
1,276
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
9,095
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%
1,986 of 2,100 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%
43 of 2,144 votes
Bills enacted into law
2.0%
25 of 1276 bills they introduced

Based on 2,144 recorded votes and 1276 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Committee assignments

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

Lobbyist political contributions

88 contributions totaling $227,525 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 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
  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $5,000 · 1 contribution

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Dec 13, 2025 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Richard Durbin $2,500.00
Jun 11, 2025 NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PRAIRIE PAC Hon. Richard Durbin $5,000.00
Mar 28, 2025 KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC PRAIRIEPAC Senator Richard Durbin $500.00
Mar 24, 2025 BRACY TUCKER BROWN & VALANZANO, INC. PRAIRIE PAC Senator Richard Durbin $250.00
Mar 20, 2025 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN Richard Durbin $2,000.00
Mar 20, 2025 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Richard Durbin $5,000.00
Feb 24, 2025 CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. DURBIN VICTORY FUND Sen. Richard Durbin $1,000.00
Jan 30, 2025 THE HOME DEPOT PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Durbin, Richard $5,000.00
Dec 19, 2024 LOWE'S COMPANIES INC. PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Sen. Richard Joseph Durbin $2,500.00
Dec 12, 2024 TARGET CORPORATION FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN COMMITTEE Richard Durbin $1,000.00
Dec 12, 2024 AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION FKA PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA PRAIRIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Sen. Richard Joseph Durbin $1,000.00
Dec 11, 2024 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN COMMITTEE Sen. Richard Joseph Durbin (D) $5,000.00
Nov 19, 2024 HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP FRIEND OF DICK DURBIN Richard Durbin $2,000.00
Oct 25, 2024 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PRAIRIE PAC Sen. Richard Durbin $5,000.00
Oct 15, 2024 CUMMINS, INC. FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN COMMITTEE Richard Durbin $1,000.00

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.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Illinois
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · Illinois
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · Illinois
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · Illinois
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · Illinois
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · Illinois
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • Senate · Illinois
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • Senate · Illinois
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • Senate · Illinois
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • Senate · Illinois
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
  • Senate · Illinois
    2005–2007 · Congress 109
  • Senate · Illinois
    2003–2005 · Congress 108
  • Senate · Illinois
    2001–2003 · Congress 107
  • Senate · Illinois
    1999–2001 · Congress 106
  • Senate · Illinois
    1997–1999 · Congress 105
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1995–1997 · Congress 104
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1993–1995 · Congress 103
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1991–1993 · Congress 102
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1989–1991 · Congress 101
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1987–1989 · Congress 100
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1985–1987 · Congress 99
  • House of Representatives · Illinois · District 20
    1983–1985 · Congress 98
 Washington, DC office

711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-2152

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Not Voting Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-4979 A bill to establish a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and S… Jul 14, 2026 -
119-S-4437 Puppy Protection Act of 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Animals
119-S-4955 A bill to amend the Act of May 17, 1954, to revise the boundary of Gateway Arch National Park. Jul 13, 2026 -
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-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-4515 Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026 May 13, 2026 Emergency Management
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-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
119-S-4307 Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act Apr 15, 2026 Commerce
119-S-4244 Protect Your Points Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-S-4213 Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 Mar 25, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-147 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 25, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4181 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act Mar 24, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SRES-658 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, … Mar 23, 2026 Education
119-S-4157 No Bailout for Crypto Act Mar 19, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-5019 A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1934 to require country-by-country reporting. Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5021 A bill to provide consumer protections for students. Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5025 A bill to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other… Jul 16, 2026
119-S-4999 A bill to prohibit certain transfers of aircraft provided by the Government of Qatar, and for other… Jul 15, 2026
119-S-4988 A bill to promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools. Jul 15, 2026
119-S-4982 A bill to require employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to … Jul 14, 2026
119-S-4535 Strength in Diversity Act of 2026 Jul 14, 2026
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4914 Green Ribbon Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-SJRES-198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstea… Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 Jun 23, 2026
119-S-4844 PFAS Alternatives Act Jun 18, 2026
119-SRES-779 A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United St… Jun 18, 2026
119-SRES-775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well… Jun 17, 2026
119-S-4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. Jun 16, 2026
119-S-4800 Land of the Free Act of 2026 Jun 16, 2026
119-SRES-766 A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, les… Jun 11, 2026
119-S-4776 Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act Jun 11, 2026
119-S-4746 American Innovation and Choice Online Act Jun 10, 2026
119-SRES-755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State… Jun 1, 2026
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Open America. (2026). Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic–Illinois): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/D000563/
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"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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