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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 17 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-2152

  • District offices

    Carbondale · Chicago · Rock Island · Springfield

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  • Capitol office: 711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-2152
  • 250 W. Cherry St., Suite 115-D, Carbondale, IL, 62901 · 618-351-1122
  • 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892, Chicago, IL, 60604 · 312-353-4952
  • 1504 Third Ave., Suite 227, Rock Island, IL, 61201 · 309-786-5173
  • 525 S. 8th St., Springfield, IL, 62703 · 217-492-4062

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

74.9/ 100

Ranked 6 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    890 of 908 while seated (98.0%)

    44th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    107 of 108 sponsored · 117.6 points

    88th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    2 passed a chamber · 4 reported · 101 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    2,130 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-03-04Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-03-04SponsoredSRES 626 — A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".Passed 2026-03-04
2026-03-04SponsoredS 3991 — DISCLOSE Act of 2026Proposed
2026-03-03SponsoredS 3977 — Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026Active
2026-03-02Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-03-02SponsoredSRES 624 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.Proposed
2026-03-02SponsoredS 3960 — Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026Proposed
2026-03-02SponsoredSJRES 104 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-03-02SponsoredS 3959 — Smarter Sentencing Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-26Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN730-46”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-26Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-46”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-26SponsoredSRES 621 — A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".Passed 2026-02-26
2026-02-26SponsoredSRES 617 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".Passed 2026-02-26
2026-02-26SponsoredS 3948 — Direct File Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-26SponsoredSRES 622 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.Passed 2026-02-26
2026-02-26SponsoredS 3940 — Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development ActProposed
2026-02-25Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN730-19”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-25Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-19”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-25SponsoredSRES 615 — A resolution celebrating Black History Month.Passed 2026-02-25
2026-02-25SponsoredS 3925 — Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park ActProposed
2026-02-25SponsoredSRES 614 — A resolution designating February 2026 as "American Heart Month".Passed 2026-02-25
2026-02-24Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 7147 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.Passed 2026-04-30
2026-02-24SponsoredS 3904 — American Homeownership ActProposed
2026-02-24SponsoredSRES 612 — A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Proposed
2026-02-24SponsoredS 3905 — Tariff Refund Act of 2026Proposed
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