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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator

Illinois

DemocraticIn this role on October 9, 2025

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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator

Illinois

DemocraticIn this role on October 9, 2025

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119th Congress
Through Oct 9, 2025

VOTING RECORD

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Ssenate

Roll call 570 · Oct 9, 2025Voted Nay

S. 2296, as amended

On Passage of the Bill · S. 2296

Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required)20 nay · 77 yea · 3 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 569 · Oct 9, 2025Voted Yea

Merkley Amdt. No. 3927

On the Amendment · S.Amdt. 3927

Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)50 nay · 47 yea · 3 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 568 · Oct 9, 2025Voted Nay

Sanders Amdt. No. 3853

On the Amendment · S.Amdt. 3853

Amendment Rejected (10-88, 3/5 majority required)88 nay · 10 yea · 2 not voting

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Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.

Latest action · Jul 23, 2026View details

S. 1146SENATE

In committee / reportedLaw

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.

Latest action · Jun 23, 2026View details

S. 1528SENATE

Passed the SenateCrime and Law Enforcement

CHILD Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Latest action · Apr 22, 2026View details

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Recent work in Congress

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S. 2296, as amended

Merkley Amdt. No. 3927

Sanders Amdt. No. 3853

Sponsored legislation

Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

CHILD Act of 2025