U.S. Senator · IL-Senate · DEMOCRAT

Richard J. Durbin

c/o bioguide D000563 · FEC S4IL00339

DW-NOMINATE

-0.34

Congress 119 · 861 votes

Accountability

Data: 12%

Bills shown / sponsored

133

Roll-call votes on record

Statements ingested

Top donors tracked

“What they’ve put forward”

Row 01 c/o SRES/119/815 · ▲ 28 days

→ Read full

“Real” · Article I UNCONSTITUTIONAL

A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin, IL-Senate, D

Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Framers’ confidence: 0.50

The resolution exceeds the limited and enumerated powers of Congress under Article I, Section 8 and violates the Tenth Amendment by addressing a private, local matter without any nexus to a delegated federal power.

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

Daily synthesis runs at 06:00 UTC. This bill's consensus draft will appear on the next pass.

Row 02 c/o S/119/3444 · ▲ 29 days

→ Read full

“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin, IL-Senate, D

Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

Daily synthesis runs at 06:00 UTC. This bill's consensus draft will appear on the next pass.

Row 03 c/o S/119/5194 · ▲ 36 days

→ Read full

“Real” · Article I CONSTITUTIONAL

Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin, IL-Senate, D

Policy area: Law

Framers’ confidence: 0.85

The bill is constitutional as a valid exercise of Congress's power to provide for the physical infrastructure of the federal judiciary, supported by the Necessary and Proper Clause and the property power.

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Would Pass

Federal Courthouse Efficiency and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2025

Democratic priorities: ensures adequate, safe, and accessible federal courthouses for the judiciary and public, with transparent oversight and lifecycle cost analysis to prevent waste. Republican priorities: imposes strict fiscal discipline through a funding cap, competitive bidd…

Funding: General fund of the Treasury, author $500 million per fiscal year Sunset 5y Oversight: Joint oversight by the J 2 citations

Path: Expect near-unanimous passage in both chambers (~430 House votes, ~95 Senate votes) given the non-controversial nature and bipartisan support for judicial infrastructure and fiscal responsibility.

→ Read full solution

Row 04 c/o S/119/5060 · ▲ 45 days

→ Read full

“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin, IL-Senate, D

Policy area: Families

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

Daily synthesis runs at 06:00 UTC. This bill's consensus draft will appear on the next pass.

Row 05 c/o SRES/119/799 · ▲ 51 days

→ Read full

“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin, IL-Senate, D

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

Daily synthesis runs at 06:00 UTC. This bill's consensus draft will appear on the next pass.

Voting record on record

“How they voted”

Yea

44%

Nay

51%

Abstain

Not voting

Floor + Extensions of Remarks

“What they’ve said”

2026-08-07 · SENATE

AGOA EXTENSION ACT--Continued

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4553-S4555] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AGOA EXTENSION ACT--Continued (Mr. MORENO assumed the Chair.) The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lee). The majority leader. Unanimous Consen…

2026-08-07 · SENATE

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION (Executive Session)

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4540-S4542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume executive session in consideration of nom…

2026-08-07 · SENATE

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4538-S4540] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ SUPPORTING EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DEDUCTIONS ACT The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, …

2026-08-07 · SENATE

CLOTURE MOTION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk wil…

2026-08-07 · SENATE

CLOTURE MOTION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4555] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk wil…

Data coverage

“Where the gaps are”

congress_gov

NOT INGESTED

170 records

fec

NOT INGESTED

stock_act

NOT INGESTED

usaspending

NOT INGESTED

open_states

NOT INGESTED

pacer

NOT INGESTED

epa_fda_sec

NOT INGESTED

xai_live_search

NOT INGESTED

← Back to the Republic