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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 18 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
2026-02-24SponsoredS 3895 — Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-23SponsoredS 3893 — SAFE ActProposed
2026-02-12Voted 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
2026-02-12Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 142 — 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.Passed 2026-02-18
2026-02-12SponsoredS 3869 — Healthy Families ActProposed
2026-02-12SponsoredS 3470 — Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement ActProposed
2026-02-12SponsoredS 3877 — Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-12SponsoredS 3865 — BE HEARD in the Workplace ActProposed
2026-02-12SponsoredS 3875 — Responsible Firearms Marketing ActProposed
2026-02-11Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 142 — 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.Passed 2026-02-18
2026-02-11SponsoredS 3847 — Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-11SponsoredSRES 606 — A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.Proposed
2026-02-10Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 95 — 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 "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".Active
2026-02-10Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN726-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-10SponsoredSRES 603 — A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Passed 2026-02-10
2026-02-09Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN726-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-09SponsoredS 3811 — American Business for American Companies Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-05Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN726-11”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-05Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN726-11”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-05Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN726-9”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-05SponsoredS 3797 — Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-05SponsoredSRES 600 — A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".Passed 2026-02-05
2026-02-05SponsoredSRES 601 — A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".Passed 2026-02-05
2026-02-05SponsoredSRES 597 — A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.Proposed
2026-02-04Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN726-9”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.