U.S. SENATE

Richard J. Durbin

DemocratIllinoisOutgoing · currently serving

Senate service began on January 3, 1997 Source

How they voted 917

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

Partial vote history. See collection coverage

All votes (917)Yea / Aye (323)Nay / No (569)Not Voting (25)

May 22, 2025Senate vote #277 · 2025H.J.Res. 88

Nay

EPA waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rules disapproved

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify the EPA notice granting California a Clean Air Act waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, which concern state motor vehicle and engine pollution standards. The Senate passed the resolution, 51–44. Passage of the resolution disapproves the notice; it does not itself enact California’s regulations.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the introduced version of the resolution, not necessarily the exact text approved.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #276 · 2025H.J.Res. 88

Nay

EPA waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rules brought up

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify an EPA notice granting California a Clean Air Act waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II regulations on motor vehicle and engine pollution standards. The Senate agreed, 51–46, to begin considering the resolution. This vote brought the proposal up for consideration; it did not pass the resolution or disapprove the EPA notice.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the introduced version of the resolution, not necessarily the exact text later considered.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #275 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Nay

Hydrogen vehicle safety standards disapproved in Senate resolution

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify an NHTSA rule setting federal safety requirements for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage systems, including protections against leaks or bursts. The Senate passed the resolution, 51–46. Passage disapproves the rule; it does not itself establish different vehicle safety standards.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the introduced version of the resolution, not necessarily the exact text approved.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #274 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Nay

Hydrogen vehicle safety rule disapproval gets expedited procedures

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen-vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate sustained a point of order on whether qualifying Congressional Review Act resolutions, including resolutions identified as rules by a Government Accountability Office legal decision, receive expedited procedures. The ruling was sustained, 51–46; it did not pass the resolution or itself nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; it does not establish the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #273 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Nay

Hydrogen vehicle safety rule disapproval and CRA points of order

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen-vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate sustained a point of order concerning whether points of order are allowed under the Congressional Review Act. The ruling was sustained, 51–46; this was a procedural decision, not a vote to pass or reject the resolution.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; it does not establish the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #272 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Hydrogen vehicle safety rule disapproval debate continues after adjournment rejected

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen-vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate rejected a motion to adjourn while considering the resolution, 46–51, so the motion to end the sitting did not succeed. This vote did not decide whether to pass the resolution or nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; it does not establish the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #271 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Hydrogen vehicle safety rule disapproval debate continues after recess motion rejected

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen-vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate rejected a motion to recess for ten minutes, 45–52, so the proposed break was not approved. This vote did not decide whether to pass the resolution or nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; it does not establish the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #270 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Recess for 15 minutes during debate on hydrogen-vehicle safety rules

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted on whether to recess for 15 minutes while considering a resolution to overturn federal safety rules for hydrogen-fueled vehicles. The rules set performance standards for hydrogen fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage systems. The recess motion was rejected, 46–51; this vote did not decide whether to adopt the resolution.

Context: The description of the resolution’s subject reflects its introduced version dated May 19, 2025; the supplied records do not establish whether later text changed before this vote.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #269 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Hydrogen vehicle safety rule disapproval debate continues after 30-minute recess rejected

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen-vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate rejected a motion to recess for thirty minutes, 46–51, so the proposed break was not approved. This vote did not decide whether to pass the resolution or nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; it does not establish the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #268 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Hydrogen vehicle safety rule disapproval debate continues after 60-minute recess rejected

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen-vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate rejected a motion to recess for sixty minutes, 45–51, so the proposed break was not approved. This vote did not decide whether to pass the resolution or nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; it does not establish the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #267 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Senate recess for 90 minutes during hydrogen vehicle safety rule debate

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify an NHTSA rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate rejected a motion to recess for 90 minutes, so this vote did not pause proceedings for that period or decide whether to nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; the record does not establish whether that version was the exact text under consideration.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #266 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Nay

Set aside appeal over simultaneous points of order on hydrogen safety resolution

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify an NHTSA rule establishing safety requirements for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate agreed to set aside the appeal concerning whether two points of order could be raised at the same time. This vote did not decide the resolution itself.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; the record does not establish whether that version was the exact text under consideration.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #265 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Yea

Reject setting aside point of order on Congressional Review Act procedure

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify an NHTSA rule establishing safety requirements for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate rejected a motion to set aside a point of order about whether points of order are allowed under the Congressional Review Act. The result concerns that procedural motion, not passage or rejection of the resolution or the point of order itself.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; the record does not establish whether that version was the exact text under consideration.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #264 · 2025S.J.Res. 55

Nay

Begin considering resolution to nullify hydrogen vehicle safety rule

AI-assisted summary

S.J.Res. 55 would nullify an NHTSA rule setting safety requirements for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage. The Senate agreed to begin considering the resolution. This procedural vote did not pass the resolution or decide whether the rule should be nullified.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on May 19, 2025; the record does not establish whether that version was the exact text under consideration.

May 21, 2025Senate vote #263 · 2025S. 1582

Nay

Begin considering bill to regulate payment stablecoins

AI-assisted summary

S. 1582 would establish rules for payment stablecoins, including who may issue them, reserve and disclosure requirements, and regulatory oversight. The Senate agreed to begin considering the bill. This vote did not pass the bill or enact its proposed rules.

Context: The background summarizes the bill as introduced on May 1, 2025; it does not establish that this was the exact text under consideration.

May 19, 2025Senate vote #262 · 2025S. 1582

Nay

Limit debate to begin considering a payment stablecoin regulation bill

AI-assisted summary

The bill concerns a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, including rules for permitted issuers, reserves, disclosures, and oversight. The Senate agreed to limit debate on the motion to begin considering the bill, by a 66–32 vote. This advanced consideration of the proposal; it did not pass the bill. Limiting debate does not instantly end all debate.

Context: The background describes the bill as introduced on May 1, 2025; it may not reflect the exact text before the Senate at this vote.

May 19, 2025Senate vote #261 · 2025Nomination PN24-4

Nay

Confirm Charles Kushner as ambassador to France and Monaco

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Charles Kushner as ambassador to France, with concurrent service as ambassador to Monaco. The confirmation vote was 51–45.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 19, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

May 19, 2025Senate vote #260 · 2025Nomination PN24-4

Nay

Limit debate on Charles Kushner’s ambassador nomination

AI-assisted summary

The nomination was for Charles Kushner to be ambassador to France and concurrently to Monaco. The Senate agreed, 52–46, to limit debate on the nomination; this vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 19, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

May 15, 2025Senate vote #259 · 2025S.Res. 195

Yea

Move El Salvador human rights information resolution out of committee

AI-assisted summary

S. Res. 195 requests information about El Salvador’s human rights practices under the Foreign Assistance Act. The Senate rejected, 45–50, a motion to move the resolution out of committee; this vote did not decide whether to adopt the resolution.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 15, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

May 15, 2025Senate vote #258 · 2025Nomination PN25-11

Nay

Confirm Sean Donahue as an EPA assistant administrator

AI-assisted summary

The nomination was for Sean Donahue to serve as an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Senate confirmed him by a vote of 51–46.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 15, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

BACKGROUND

About Richard J. Durbin

Education: Georgetown (B.S.); Georgetown Law (J.D.)
Experience: Illinois State Senate parliamentarian; legal counsel to Illinois lieutenant governor
First elected: U.S. House, 1982; U.S. Senate, 1996

Leadership

Democratic Whip

Committees 119th Congress

Appropriations
Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
Judiciary · Ranking member

Subcommittees (9)

Department of Defense
Departments of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies
Energy & Water Development
Financial Services & General Government
State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs
Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies
Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management & Trade
Livestock, Dairy, Poultry & Food Safety
Crime & Counterterrorism · Ranking member

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Identity last checked 11/11/2026.

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