Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
International Affairs
Richard J. Durbin
Democratic, Illinois
On International Affairs, their 36 votes sit 2% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican; the 56 measures they backed sit 7% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
Where this differs from their party: Close to the typical Democrat. Voted with the Democratic majority on 91.7% of 36 votes here, against 92.6% on all contested votes.
From votes
36 votes cast
Sits 2% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
From bills backed
56 measures · 10 sponsored · 46 cosponsored
Sits 7% 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 votes
- Senator at −0.40
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 47 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.34, from 53 senators
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.31
- Democratic caucus median −0.28, from 37 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.12, from 34 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 with party
- 91.7%
- Votes against party
- 3
- Votes cast
- 36
Votes on this issue
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A 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.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Nay·Against the party majority
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Nay·Against the party majority
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A vote against the party majority can reflect a home-state interest or a procedural step, such as a leader voting no in order to move to reconsider.
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.
3 measures this senator backed have no other backer on the map, so they are listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1207)
A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7700)
A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Show the other 8 sponsored measures
A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5002)
A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3566-3567)
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
Baltic Security Initiative Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1715-1716)
A resolution condemning Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian children.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1583-1584)
Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1431)
Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S396; text: CR S396-397)
Cosponsored
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
Show the other 41 cosponsored measures
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Luxury JET Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
BRAVE Burma Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A 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.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S654)
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
ARMAS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Support UNFPA Funding Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8453)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution urging the United States to lead a global effort to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4422)
A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6740: 1)
A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698: 1)
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3473-3474)
A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the arrest and continued detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and urging the Government of Turkiye to uphold democratic values.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3125)
A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)
A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 50. Record Vote Number: 259. (consideration: CR S2941-2947)
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875-1876)
A bill to modify the requirements for transfers of United States defense articles and defense services among the Baltic states.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution dissenting from the United States delegation's February 24, 2025, vote at the United Nations General Assembly.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1401-1402)
A resolution condemning the rejection by the United States of a United Nations resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1433)
A resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1314)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S546-547)
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.