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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 3 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
2025-02-20SponsoredS 652 — Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drug Ads ActProposed
2025-02-20SponsoredS 646 — Born in the USA ActProposed
2025-02-19Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-18”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-19SponsoredS 634 — Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-18Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 7”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSCONRES 7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.Active
2025-02-18Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-9”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-18Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed PN12-35”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-18SponsoredS 614 — A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".Proposed
2025-02-18SponsoredS 605 — CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-13Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-18”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-13Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-9”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-13Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN11-12”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-13Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-8”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-13SponsoredS 579 — Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-13SponsoredS 593 — Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-13SponsoredS 589 — SAD ActProposed
2025-02-13SponsoredSRES 80 — A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.Passed 2025-02-13
2025-02-13SponsoredS 597 — Age 21 ActProposed
2025-02-12Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-8”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-12Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-16”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-12SponsoredS 550 — A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-09-25
2025-02-12SponsoredS 539 — PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025Active
2025-02-11SponsoredS 528 — GLRI Act of 2026Active
2025-02-10Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-16”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-10SponsoredS 502 — Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025Proposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.