Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Richard J. Durbin
Democratic, Illinois
On Government Operations and Politics, the 46 measures they backed sit 2% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 11 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
46 measures · 8 sponsored · 38 cosponsored
Sits 2% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.39
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
1 measure this senator backed has no other backer on the map, so it is listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
National Archives Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264)
A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, under which $1,776,000,000 in taxpayer money may be used to financially benefit individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021, and President Trump, his family, and his political allies.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2445-2446)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller III and commending him for a life dedicated to public service and the defense of the democracy of the United States.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181-2182)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
American Business for American Companies Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
Inspector General Access Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8451)
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Cosponsored
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Corruption Clawback Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Inspectors General Independence Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Schedules That Work Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
Anti-Cash Grab Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Same Day Registration Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Register America to Vote Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Time Off to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3577; text: 6/24/2025 CR S3519)
End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
Election Worker Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
Reduction in Force Review Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Postal Processing Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
Amendments filed on this issue's bills
These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.
An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.
Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
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Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted