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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 20 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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  • Official website
  • 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

    2,129 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
2025-01-27Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-27SponsoredSRES 39 — A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Passed 2025-01-27
2025-01-27SponsoredS 261 — Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025Proposed
2025-01-25Not voting on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-25Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-11”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-24Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-11”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-24Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN11-7”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-24SponsoredSCONRES 6 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Proposed
2025-01-24SponsoredSRES 36 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.Proposed
2025-01-24SponsoredSRES 37 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States should have continuous access to timely, up-to-date, and accurate health information.Proposed
2025-01-23Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-7”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-23Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN11-19”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-23Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-19”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-23SponsoredS 229 — DTC Act of 2025Proposed
2025-01-23SponsoredS 232 — Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025Proposed
2025-01-23SponsoredS 218 — A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".Proposed
2025-01-23SponsoredSRES 33 — A resolution expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.Proposed
2025-01-23SponsoredS 237 — Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025Active
2025-01-22Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 6”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedS 6 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActProposed
2025-01-22SponsoredS 193 — Neighbors Not Enemies ActProposed
2025-01-21Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-7”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-21Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-19”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-21SponsoredS 134 — Saving the Civil Service ActProposed
2025-01-20Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN11-13”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-01-20Voted nay on “On Passage of the Bill S. 5”Bill PassedS 5 — Laken Riley ActPassed 2025-01-29
This score is a guide, not a verdict.