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Dick Durbin
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Dick Durbin

Dick Durbin

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Senate · IL · Since 1997
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstMixed

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on the JudiciaryChair
Senate Committee on AppropriationsMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports raising the minimum wage, progressive tax reform, and investment in Illinois manufacturing and infrastructure.

Supports expanding the ACA, a public option, and lowering prescription drug costs through government negotiation.

Co-authored the original DREAM Act and is the Senate's leading advocate for Dreamer protections and comprehensive immigration reform.

Supports student debt relief, increased education funding, and has investigated for-profit college abuses.

Supports strong national defense with emphasis on oversight, accountability, and diplomatic engagement.

Supports aggressive climate action, clean energy investment, and environmental protections.

As Judiciary Committee chair, champions sentencing reform, ending mandatory minimums, juvenile justice reform, and abolishing the death penalty.

As Senate Majority Whip, supports multilateral diplomacy, NATO, and human rights in foreign policy.

Supports regulating Big Tech, AI safety guardrails, and consumer data privacy protections.

Supports expanding Social Security benefits and opposes any cuts to Social Security or Medicare.

Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and comprehensive gun safety measures.

Supports major infrastructure investment including high-speed rail, broadband, and Chicago-area transportation.

Supports expanding affordable housing programs and addressing homelessness.

Supports clean energy transition while managing impacts on Illinois's energy workers and communities.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

50%
Some contradictions
2 of 4 votes match stated positions

Notable Contradictions

Laken Riley Act (S.14)Voted nay
Stance on Immigration & Border Security:For
Social Security Fairness Act (S.3232)Voted nay
Stance on Social Security & Medicare:For

Election History

2020IL Senate
Won
54.9%5,977,000 votes
vs.Mark Curran(R)39%