U.S. Senate · ILBioguide ID D000563
Richard Durbin
U.S. Senator for Illinois
Democrat
In Congress since1983
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On the record
- Yes
- 323
- No
- 567
- Present
- 0
- Did not vote
- 25
Missed 2.7% of roll calls. Chamber median 2.1%.
The full voting record50%Chamber median 99%100%
Counts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we count- Introduced
- 139
- Passed committee
- 17
- Passed a chamber
- 10
- Became law
- 0
- Individuals
- $32K
- PACs
- $7K
- Party
- $0
- Other
- $45K
From FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Democrat. In Congress since 1983, 12 terms in total.
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Bills sponsored, 119th Congress
Bills and resolutions where Durbin is the primary sponsor. Most bills never leave committee; that is normal for every member. Source: Congress.gov, last updated Oct 29, 2026.
- Sponsored
- 139
- Passed committee
- 17
- Passed a chamber
- 10
- Became law
- 0
65 of 139 have at least one cosponsor from the other party.
CHILD Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025. 3 cosponsors, 1 from the other party. S. 1528 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2025. 1 cosponsor. S. 1516 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed committee
Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025. 1 cosponsor, 1 from the other party. S. 1469 on Congress.gov