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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 7 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
2026-06-23Voted yea on “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86”Concurrent Resolution Agreed toHCONRES 86 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Passed 2026-06-23
2026-06-23Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN859-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-23SponsoredS 4859 — Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Proposed
2026-06-22Voted yea on “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823))”Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-22SponsoredS 494 — National Plan for Epilepsy ActActive
2026-06-18Recorded leave of absence on “On the Nomination PN730-33”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-18Recorded leave of absence on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-18SponsoredS 4844 — PFAS Alternatives ActProposed
2026-06-18SponsoredSRES 779 — A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".Proposed
2026-06-17Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 616 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-33”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN901-8”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN901-8”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17SponsoredS 877 — Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin ActProposed
2026-06-17SponsoredSRES 775 — A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Proposed
2026-06-16Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-16Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172”Motion to Discharge RejectedSJRES 172 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-06-16Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 190 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".Active
2026-06-16SponsoredS 4800 — Land of the Free Act of 2026Proposed
2026-06-16SponsoredS 4791 — A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.Proposed
2026-06-16SponsoredS 2195 — WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal ActProposed
2026-06-16SponsoredS 2767 — Gateway Partnership ActActive
2026-06-15Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN851-7”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-11Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN851-7”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-11Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN901-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.