Ahead of tonight’s vote-a-rama, where Senate Democrats will expose the truth about Republicans’ reconciliation budget bill, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL)... Continue Reading

Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, is the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, the state’s senior senator, and the convener of Illinois’ bipartisan congressional delegation. Durbin also serves as the Senate Democratic Whip, the second highest ranking position among the Senate Democrats.

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In addition to his other duties, Senator Durbin serves as the Democratic Whip the second-highest ranking position in the Senate for the Democratic Caucus. Senator Durbin has been elected to this leadership post by his Democratic colleagues every two years since 2005.

At today’s Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, began the meeting by detailing how unprecedented, dangerous actions by the Trump Administration are actively undermining the rule of law and making Americans less safe.

Jan 21, 2025 · WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke out against executive actions taken by President Donald Trump on day one of his second term, including cracking down on immigrant communities, that, among other things, attempt to deprive U.S ...

Among his other health achievements, Durbin has worked successfully for increased federal funding to prevent childhood asthma, increase immunizations, and expand medical research. He has successfully fought to increase the share of federal …

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Previously, Senator Durbin served as Chair, leading the historic Committee as they consider immigration and criminal justice reform, work to combat hate crimes and domestic terrorism, oversee the nominations process for our nation’s federal courts up to and including the Supreme Court, and more.