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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 16 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
2025-05-14SponsoredS 1749 — No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian TerritoryProposed
2025-05-14SponsoredS 1753 — End Price Gouging for Medications ActProposed
2025-05-14SponsoredSRES 219 — A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.Proposed
2025-05-13Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN13-10”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-13Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN13-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-13Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN13-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-13Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-30”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-13Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-30”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-13Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-50”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-13SponsoredS 1729 — Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-13SponsoredSRES 220 — A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".Passed 2025-05-13
2025-05-13SponsoredSRES 224 — A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.Proposed
2025-05-13SponsoredSRES 218 — A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.Proposed
2025-05-13SponsoredS 1742 — Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms ActProposed
2025-05-12Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-50”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-12Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-10”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-12Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-10”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-08Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1582”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedS 1582 — GENIUS ActPassed 2025-07-18
2025-05-08Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 60”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 60 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-08Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 7 — 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".Active
2025-05-08SponsoredS 1563 — Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service ActActive
2025-05-08SponsoredSRES 214 — A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.Passed 2025-05-22
2025-05-08SponsoredS 1676 — RETAIN ActProposed
2025-05-08SponsoredS 180 — Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025Active
2025-05-07Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 13”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 13 — 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 Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Passed 2025-06-20
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