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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 9 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
2025-03-26Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-15”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-26Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-15”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-26Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-37”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-26Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-37”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-26Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-26SponsoredS 1146 — Cameras in the Courtroom ActActive
2025-03-26SponsoredSRES 140 — A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".Passed 2025-03-26
2025-03-26SponsoredS 1133 — Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025Active
2025-03-26SponsoredSRES 143 — A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Passed 2025-05-19
2025-03-26SponsoredSRES 141 — A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.Passed 2025-03-26
2025-03-25Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-3”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN12-28”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-28”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN13-8”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN13-8”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-25SponsoredS 1115 — Paycheck Fairness ActProposed
2025-03-25SponsoredS 1102 — Quality Defense Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-25SponsoredSRES 136 — A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.Proposed
2025-03-24Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-25”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-24Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-36”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-24SponsoredS 1096 — Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars ActActive
2025-03-24SponsoredS 1095 — Stop STALLING ActActive
2025-03-24SponsoredSRES 133 — A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.Proposed
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