Richard J. Durbin
U.S. Senator, Illinois, Class II on the U.S. Senate
- 202-224-2152
- Official page
In the records we collect, Richard cast 915 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 20% of the time, introduced 116 bills, and cosponsored 1029 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 890 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
Where Richard stands
On 760 recorded votes where members disagreed, Richard was on the prevailing side 141 times and in the minority 619 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and government operations - appointments.
- Government Operations - AppointmentsYes 29, No 202
- Voted no on PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor. Cloture Motion Agreed to 53 to 47, Sep 30, 2026. Record
- Voted no on PN9991: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Nomination Confirmed 50 to 47, Sep 23, 2026. Record
- Voted no on PN9994: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Public Safety & Emergency Services18 bills
- Public Health & Human Services16 bills
- Education14 bills
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation6 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition4 bills
- Environmental Land Acquisition4 bills
- Infrastructure - Water & Stormwater3 bills
- Not in a single policy area26 bills
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 30, 2026U.S. Senate
HR7008: A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53 to 47. Official record
Durbin - Sep 30, 2026U.S. Senate
PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
Bills they introduced
- S. 5632 (119th Congress)National Archives Protection ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-30): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264)
- S. 4213 (119th Congress), Infrastructure - Water & StormwaterData Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-03-25): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1616-1617)
- S. 5515 (119th Congress), Public Health & Human ServicesCARE for Moms ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-24): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4998-5003)
- S. 5560 (119th Congress), ImmigrationImmigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-24): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
- S. 5455 (119th Congress), Housing & DevelopmentLead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-22): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861)
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $666,110 and spent $921,659 for the 1992 election, with $51,822 on hand as of Dec 30, 1992.
Source: FEC filing, H2IL20026
1992 campaign$425,832 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees1%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)0%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)0%
- Political action committees (PACs)99%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Other / Not classified100%
Source: FEC filing, H2IL20026
1990 campaign$210,280 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees1%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)0%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)0%
- Political action committees (PACs)99%
- Other0%
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on the JudiciaryRanking Member
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.