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Questions about Richard J. Durbin
U.S. Senator from Illinois · Democrat · from roll-call votes in the 119th Congress
How often does Richard J. Durbin vote with his party?
Richard J. Durbin voted with Democrats on 94% of party-line votes in the 119th Congress (Senate median 99%), as of Nov 9, 2026.
| Party-line votes cast | 816 |
|---|---|
| With Democrats | 763 (94%) |
| Against Democrats | 53 |
| Senate median | 99% |
| Senate Democrats, median | 96% |
Source: Voteview roll calls (UCLA) · How we measure · Who breaks with party most · Updated Nov 9, 2026
How bipartisan is Richard J. Durbin?
Richard J. Durbin voted the same way as Republicans on 12% of shared contested votes in the 119th Congress (Senate median 9%), 18th most of 99 Senate members, as of Nov 9, 2026.
| Contested votes cast | 869 |
|---|---|
| Same vote as Republicans | 12% |
| Senate median | 9% |
| Rank in the chamber | 18th of 99 |
Source: Voteview roll calls (UCLA) · How we measure · Updated Nov 9, 2026
Which members vote most like Richard J. Durbin?
Sheldon Whitehouse voted the same way as Richard J. Durbin most often: 93% of 838 shared contested votes in the 119th Congress (median for two Senate members of the same party 96%), as of Nov 9, 2026.
Median for two Senate members of the same party: 96%; of different parties: 8%.
| Member | Same vote |
|---|---|
| DSheldon Whitehouse | 93% |
| DTammy Baldwin | 92% |
| DTim Kaine | 92% |
| DMaria Cantwell | 92% |
| DGary C. Peters | 92% |
| RSusan M. Collins Closest of the Republicans | 27% |
Source: Voteview roll calls (UCLA) · How we measure · Updated Nov 9, 2026
How much of Richard J. Durbin’s PAC money came from PACs whose organizations lobbied on bills he voted on?
1 of the 4 PACs that gave to Richard J. Durbin in 2025–26 belongs to an organization that also lobbied on bills that came to a vote with him in the chamber or that he cosponsored or sponsored, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Largest PACs this cycle: National Education Association, National Association of Realtors, Davita. What each gave is part of Pro.
| PACs that gave in 2025–26 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Of those, their organizations lobbied on these bills | 1 (25%) |
Source: FEC PAC gifts · Senate LDA lobbying filings · Bill by bill on the profile · How we measure · Updated Nov 9, 2026
Who ran against Richard J. Durbin in 2026?
No one: Richard J. Durbin was not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for the U.S. Senate in Illinois; the candidates for the seat were Juliana Stratton (Democratic), Don Tracy (Republican) and Whitfield Harrington Jr (American Center Party), checked against an official list on Oct 24, 2026.
| Candidate | Raised |
|---|---|
| Juliana Stratton Member-electDemocratic | $7.2M |
| Don Tracy LostRepublican | $4.9M |
| Whitfield Harrington Jr LostAmerican Center Party | $143K |
Source: Official ballot list (clintonco.illinois.gov) · The full race · Updated Oct 24, 2026
Who is replacing Richard J. Durbin?
Juliana Stratton (Democratic) won the U.S. Senate in Illinois and takes the seat on Jan 3, 2027; Richard J. Durbin is not on the ballot for the U.S. Senate in Illinois.
Source: The race · Source (kwqc.com) · Updated Nov 3, 2026