Richard J. Durbin

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Durbin voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
2. Health care 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
3. Nominations 10% · 22 of 211 party 5%

Where Durbin broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Durbin Receives Distinguished Service Award From Illinois Health And Hospital Association

  Received Distinguished Service Award for supporting hospitals and expanding health care access.

  “Instead of building on the success of the Chicago HEAL Initiative and improving our nation’s health care system, Republicans in Washington have enacted some of the most drastic cuts to Americans’ health coverage by slashing funding for the ACA and Medicaid. Not only are Illinoisans losing their coverage, but hospitals…”

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Durbin, Duckworth Join Cortez Masto, Wyden To Demand Trump Administration Abandon Plan To Strip Tax Credits From 700,000 American Taxpayers

  Demanded Trump administration abandon plan to strip tax credits from 700,000 DACA and TPS recipients.

  “The proposed rule is clear regulatory overreach that would have disastrous impacts for lawfully present immigrants and their families who are legally eligible for refundable tax credits.”

  DACA and TPS Tax Credit RestrictionsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog

  Joined statement opposing FHFA Director's budget cuts to Inspector General office.

  “Bill Pulte is shutting down the independent watchdog that is responsible for investigating his misconduct—like his efforts to weaponize private mortgage data in sham investigations against the President’s perceived political enemies. Apparently it wasn’t enough for President Trump to remove the acting inspector general…”

  FHFA Inspector General Funding CutsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Durbin Statement On Senate Rejecting Republican Messaging Bills

  Criticized Republican bills as messaging and voter suppression.

  “In a last-minute gasp before the midterm election, Senate Republicans were hoping to pass a meaningless bill that does nothing to rein in data centers and a voter suppression bill masquerading as an inadequate congressional stock trading ban. Americans need real action, not Republican messaging.”

  Stop Insider Trading Act VoteCongressional Stock TradingAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans’ Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

  Questioned judicial nominees on voting rights protections during Senate hearing.

  “For 60 years, under the Voting Rights Act, individuals could bring [private] causes of action under that Act. I imagine the theory behind it, and I think I am right, is that that’s the only way for an individual to have a voice questioning government action which denies or limits a person’s right to vote. Is that your…”

  Voting AccessAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure

  Introduced legislation requiring congressional approval before National Archives facility closures.

  “Regional National Archives facilities, including Chicago’s Federal Record Center, ensure that Americans can access public and personal records without having to travel across the country. Closing these facilities without the oversight of Congress risks putting those records further out of reach for our communities.”

  National Archives Protection ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Durbin voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 139 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 151 (median 308), 266 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, Health, Education.

• S. 5632 A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 4213 Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5560 A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
• S. 5515 A bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5455 Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
• S. 5194 Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026Law · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• S.J.Res. 213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".Disapproves a Department of Homeland Security rule on nonimmigrant student and exchange visitor admissions. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 Out of committee
• S.Res. 815 A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 Passed a chamber

How often Durbin voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Durbin’s campaign raised $80K: $32K (40%) from individuals and $7K (9%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.0M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Durbin

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 4.

1. National Education Association Labor union PAC
2. National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
3. Davita Corporate PAC

Durbin’s own leadership PAC: Prairie Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.