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Illinois — U.S. Senators

Illinois is represented in the U.S. Senate by Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. Their voting records, committees, contact details, and election results are below.

Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin D

U.S. Senator, Illinois

Next election: November 2026 · current term ends 2027-01-03

36%of eligible voters actively chose them
66%turnout (2020)
13%voted on the prevailing side

How they won (2020)

RICHARD J. DURBIN (D) won with 3,278,930 votes, over MARK C. CURRAN JR. (R) with 2,319,870. 5,968,901 votes were cast out of an estimated 9,080,000 eligible citizens — meaning 34% of eligible voters did not vote in this race.

Contact

District offices

  • Carbondale, IL 62901 — 250 W. Cherry St., Suite 115-D · 618-351-1122
  • Chicago, IL 60604 — 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892 · 312-353-4952
  • Rock Island, IL 61201 — 1504 Third Ave., Suite 227 · 309-786-5173
  • Springfield, IL 62703 — 525 S. 8th St. · 217-492-4062

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry The Senate Committee on Agriculture has legislative jurisdiction over agriculture, food, and nutrition.
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary — Ranking Member The Senate Committee on the Judiciary provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. It also plays an important role in the consideration of nominations and pending legislation. Any legislation related to civil liberty, constitutional amendments, immigration and naturalization, and a variety of other topics is referred to the Committee.

Recent roll-call votes

  • YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 (July 16, 2026, 01:25 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayKara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade — On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 (July 16, 2026, 11:44 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida — On the Nomination PN930-4 (July 15, 2026, 02:00 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida — On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 (July 15, 2026, 11:50 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. — On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 (July 14, 2026, 02:41 PM; Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayMatthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit — On the Nomination PN938-2 (July 14, 2026, 11:50 AM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Nomination PN930-3 (July 13, 2026, 05:31 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 (June 24, 2026, 10:30 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMatthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit — On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 (June 24, 2026, 10:09 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 (June 24, 2026, 09:16 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 (June 24, 2026, 06:28 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio — On the Nomination PN930-2 (June 24, 2026, 05:24 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio — On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 (June 24, 2026, 02:57 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJohn George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Nomination PN930-7 (June 24, 2026, 02:17 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJohn George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 (June 24, 2026, 11:39 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 (June 23, 2026, 03:01 PM; Concurrent Resolution Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayDarrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador — On the Nomination PN859-3 (June 23, 2026, 02:15 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. — On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)) (June 22, 2026, 05:40 PM; Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • Not VotingGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — On the Nomination PN730-33 (June 18, 2026, 01:40 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • Not VotingA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. — On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 (June 18, 2026, 11:01 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. — On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 (June 17, 2026, 04:27 PM; Motion to Discharge Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 (June 17, 2026, 03:04 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea — On the Nomination PN901-8 (June 17, 2026, 02:15 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea — On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 (June 17, 2026, 11:48 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. — On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 (June 16, 2026, 04:52 PM; Motion to Proceed Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. — On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 (June 16, 2026, 03:01 PM; Motion to Discharge Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 (June 16, 2026, 11:44 AM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJustin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit — On the Nomination PN851-7 (June 15, 2026, 05:28 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJustin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit — On the Cloture Motion PN851-7 (June 11, 2026, 01:41 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayBrock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State — On the Nomination PN901-4 (June 11, 2026, 11:30 AM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)

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Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth D

U.S. Senator, Illinois

Next election: November 2028 · current term ends 2029-01-03

26%of eligible voters actively chose them
45%turnout (2022)
13%voted on the prevailing side

How they won (2022)

TAMMY DUCKWORTH (D) won with 2,329,136 votes, over KATHY SALVI (R) with 1,701,055. 4,098,896 votes were cast out of an estimated 9,080,000 eligible citizens — meaning 55% of eligible voters did not vote in this race.

Contact

District offices

  • Belleville, IL 62220-1650 — 23 Public Sq, Suite 460 · 618-722-7070
  • Carbondale, IL 62901-1659 — 441 E Willow St · 618-677-7000
  • Chicago, IL 60604 — 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3900 · 312-886-3506
  • Rock Island, IL 61201-8002 — 1823 2nd Ave, Suite 2 · 309-606-7060
  • Springfield, IL 62701 — 8 South Old State Capitol Plaza · 217-528-6124

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Armed Services The Senate Committee on Armed Services has legislative jurisdiction over military and defense.
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to science and technology, oceans policy, transportation, communications, and consumer affairs.
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Throughout its history, the committee has been instrumental in developing and influencing United States foreign policy, at different times supporting and opposing the policies of presidents and secretaries of state. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation, ranging from the purchase of Alaska in 1867 to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations. Through these powers, the committee has helped shape foreign policy of broad significance, in matters of war and peace and international relations. Members of the committee have assisted in the negotiation of treaties, and at times have helped to defeat treaties they felt were not in the national interest.
  • Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs has legislative jurisdiction over matters relating to veterans compensation and veterans generally, as well as matters relating to the vocational rehabilitation, education, medical care, civil relief, and civilian readjustment of veterans.

Recent roll-call votes

  • YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 (July 16, 2026, 01:25 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayKara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade — On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 (July 16, 2026, 11:44 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida — On the Nomination PN930-4 (July 15, 2026, 02:00 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida — On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 (July 15, 2026, 11:50 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. — On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 (July 14, 2026, 02:41 PM; Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayMatthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit — On the Nomination PN938-2 (July 14, 2026, 11:50 AM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Nomination PN930-3 (July 13, 2026, 05:31 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 (June 24, 2026, 10:30 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMatthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit — On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 (June 24, 2026, 10:09 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 (June 24, 2026, 09:16 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 (June 24, 2026, 06:28 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio — On the Nomination PN930-2 (June 24, 2026, 05:24 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio — On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 (June 24, 2026, 02:57 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJohn George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Nomination PN930-7 (June 24, 2026, 02:17 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJohn George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas — On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 (June 24, 2026, 11:39 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 (June 23, 2026, 03:01 PM; Concurrent Resolution Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayDarrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador — On the Nomination PN859-3 (June 23, 2026, 02:15 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. — On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)) (June 22, 2026, 05:40 PM; Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • Not VotingGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — On the Nomination PN730-33 (June 18, 2026, 01:40 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • Not VotingA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. — On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 (June 18, 2026, 11:01 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. — On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 (June 17, 2026, 04:27 PM; Motion to Discharge Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 (June 17, 2026, 03:04 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea — On the Nomination PN901-8 (June 17, 2026, 02:15 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayMichelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea — On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 (June 17, 2026, 11:48 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. — On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 (June 16, 2026, 04:52 PM; Motion to Proceed Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. — On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 (June 16, 2026, 03:01 PM; Motion to Discharge Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 (June 16, 2026, 11:44 AM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJustin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit — On the Nomination PN851-7 (June 15, 2026, 05:28 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayJustin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit — On the Cloture Motion PN851-7 (June 11, 2026, 01:41 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayBrock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State — On the Nomination PN901-4 (June 11, 2026, 11:30 AM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome went against their vote)

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