Biography
Richard "Dick" Durbin is the senior senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip. He has served in the Senate since 1997 and chairs the Judiciary Committee. He is known for his work on immigration reform (as the original author of the DREAM Act) and public health.
Key Information
- Full Name: Richard Joseph Durbin
- Born: November 21, 1944
- Age: 81 years old
- Birthplace: East St. Louis, IL
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Judiciary Ranking Member
- Appropriations
- Rules and Administration
Most Recent Voting History
Yea
Vote #35
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
Nay
Vote #34
On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nay
Vote #33
On the Cloture Motion PN726-4 (PN 726-4)
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nay
Vote #32
On the Nomination PN726-11 (PN 726-11)
Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana
Nay
Vote #31
On the Cloture Motion PN726-11 (PN 726-11)
Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana
Nay
Vote #30
On the Nomination PN726-9 (PN 726-9)
Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee
Nay
Vote #29
On the Cloture Motion PN726-9 (PN 726-9)
Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee
Nay
Vote #28
On the Nomination PN726-2 (PN 726-2)
Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri
Nay
Vote #27
On the Cloture Motion PN726-2 (PN 726-2)
Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri
Yea
Vote #26
On the Nomination PN726-12 (PN 726-12)
Aaron Christian Peterson, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska
Contact
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