Richard J. Durbin — U.S. Senator from Illinois
Richard J. Durbin is a Democrat Senator representing Illinois, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Illinois |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1944-11-21 |
| Bioguide ID | D000563 |
Election & Term History
Richard J. Durbin has held 12 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1983.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-01-03 – 1985-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1985-01-03 – 1987-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1987-01-06 – 1989-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1989-01-03 – 1991-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1991-01-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-20 | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Richard J. Durbin has cast 861 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Richard J. Durbin is more conservative than 64% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.338 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 64% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 861 |
| Votes with own party | 93.1% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 24 of 890 (2.7%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Richard J. Durbin in?
Richard J. Durbin is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Illinois.
How long has Richard J. Durbin served in Congress?
Richard J. Durbin's first term on record began in 1983, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Has Richard J. Durbin served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Richard J. Durbin's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Richard J. Durbin's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Richard J. Durbin is more conservative than 64% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 861 recorded votes.
How often does Richard J. Durbin vote with their own party?
Richard J. Durbin has voted with the majority of their own party on 93.1% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 24 of 890 recorded votes (2.7%).