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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 6 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
2025-03-05SponsoredSRES 108 — A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.Proposed
2025-03-05SponsoredS 595 — Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-05SponsoredS 852 — Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-05SponsoredSRES 107 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, 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
2025-03-05SponsoredSRES 110 — A resolution condemning Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian children.Proposed
2025-03-04Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 28”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 28 — A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-03-04Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 3”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 3 — 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 "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Active
2025-03-04Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 3”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 3 — 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 "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Active
2025-03-04SponsoredS 835 — Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-04SponsoredSRES 105 — A resolution condemning the mass terminations of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs carried out with no justification or analysis of the impact on veterans and their families.Proposed
2025-03-04SponsoredS 837 — Defending American Jobs and Affordable Energy Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-03Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 9”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedS 9 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-03Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-10”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-03-03SponsoredSRES 100 — A resolution dissenting from the United States delegation's February 24, 2025, vote at the United Nations General Assembly.Proposed
2025-03-03SponsoredS 819 — End Tobacco Loopholes ActProposed
2025-03-03SponsoredS 816 — Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-27Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-10”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-27Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 35”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 35 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".Passed 2025-03-14
2025-02-27SponsoredS 780 — SAFE Lending Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-27SponsoredS 803 — Keep Americans Safe ActProposed
2025-02-27SponsoredSRES 103 — A resolution condemning the rejection by the United States of a United Nations resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.Proposed
2025-02-27SponsoredS 768 — Invest to Protect Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-27SponsoredS 804 — Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-27SponsoredS 720 — Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-26Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 12”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 12 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".Active
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