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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 13 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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  • Biographical Directory of Congress
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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
2025-04-10Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-29”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-10Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-29”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-10Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 20 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-04-10SponsoredSRES 172 — A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Proposed
2025-04-10SponsoredS 1441 — SAVES Act of 2025Active
2025-04-10SponsoredSRES 169 — A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Proposed
2025-04-10SponsoredS 1466 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-10SponsoredSRES 180 — A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".Passed 2025-04-10
2025-04-10SponsoredS 1469 — Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-10SponsoredS 1316 — Strong Communities Act of 2025Active
2025-04-10SponsoredS 1421 — Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-09Not voting on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 20”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 20 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-18”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-6”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-22”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-18”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-20”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-18”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-09SponsoredS 1393 — American Family ActProposed
2025-04-09SponsoredSRES 168 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Proposed
2025-04-09SponsoredS 1381 — Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-09SponsoredS 1374 — BUMP ActProposed
2025-04-09SponsoredS 1372 — Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-08Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-6”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-04-08Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-22”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.