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Richard Durbin

Richard Durbin

DemocratSenate Minority WhipIL Senator
DONOR CAPTURED· 9% PAC
2098
Sponsored
10376
Cosponsored
185
Votes Cast

Conflict Alerts

Instances where Richard Durbin's votes appear to benefit top campaign donors — the “say one thing, do another” pattern.

How this works: Conflict Alerts are generated by cross-referencing campaign contribution data with key vote records. Severity is based on donation size ($100K+ = high). This is algorithmic analysis — not a determination of wrongdoing. Learn more →

Who Do They Work For?

DONOR CAPTURED
42 conflicts detected(42 high severity)
9% PAC funding
14% small donors

Richard Durbin's voting record shows 42 high-severity conflicts where votes aligned with top donor industries, with 9% of funding from PACs.

Received $2950K from Labor/Unions, then voted Nay on PN2615 (On the Cloture Motion)

Received $2950K from Labor/Unions, then voted Nay on PN1240 (On the Cloture Motion)

See all 42 conflicts ↓

Based on FEC filings and cross-referencing donor industries with congressional votes. Methodology →

Represents You?

How Richard's votes compare to what IL constituents actually want

14%Votes against constituents

Based on 7 scored votes across 4 policy areas

Protect ACA / Pre-existing Conditions

78% of IL residents support thisKFF Health Tracking Poll 2023

Misaligned
CRA: Overturn ACA Market RuleVoted Yea (constituents wanted Nay)
Rescind Medicaid FundingVoted Yea (constituents wanted Nay)

Federal Climate Legislation

73% of IL residents support thisYale Climate Opinion Maps 2024

Misaligned
CRA: Block EPA Haze RuleVoted Yea (constituents wanted Nay)
CRA: Block EPA Methane RuleVoted Yea (constituents wanted Nay)

Lower Healthcare Costs

80% of IL residents support thisGallup 2024

Misaligned
Health Savings Accounts ExpansionVoted Nay (constituents wanted Yea)

Strong National Defense

62% of IL residents support thisGallup 2024

Misaligned
Confirm Asst. Secretary of DefenseVoted Nay (constituents wanted Yea)

Constituent preferences from nationally representative polls (Gallup, KFF, Yale PCCC, Pew Research). State-level estimates use MRP modeling. Alignment scored on substantive Yea/Nay votes only.

💰 Campaign Finance

2026 Election Cycle • Source: Federal Election Commission

Raised $76.7K this cycle. Mixed funding sources9.1% from PACs, 13.9% from small donors.

Top donors:

Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee$5.0KTelevisaUnivision PAC$5.0KDeloitte PAC$3.5K

Total Raised

$76.7K

Total Spent

$618.0K

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Potential Conflicts of Interest

4 donor industries overlap with Richard Durbin's voting record across 42 votes.

Labor/Unions donated $3.0M, then Richard voted in alignment with that industry on 3 key bills.

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Labor/Unions

$3.0M in donations → 3 related votes

Nay

Voted Nay on PN2615On the Cloture Motion

Jul 15, 2025

No summary available — view bill on Congress.gov →

Nay

Voted Nay on PN1240On the Cloture Motion

Jun 18, 2025

No summary available — view bill on Congress.gov →

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Health

$1.9M in donations → 9 related votes

Nay

Voted Nay on PN2529On the Cloture Motion

Dec 17, 2025

No summary available — view bill on Congress.gov →

Nay

Voted Nay on S3386On the Cloture Motion

Dec 11, 2025

Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025This bill allows certain individuals with health savings accounts (HSAs) to receive federal payments. It also restricts payments under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) regarding certain noncitizens and restricts coverage of gender-transition procedures.Specifically, the bill provides funds for the Department of Health and Human Services to deposit payments into an individual’s HSA during 2026-2027 if the individual has a bronze or catastrophic plan through a health insurance exchange, is between the ages of 18 and 64, and has income up to 700% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Individuals may receive $1,000 or $1,500 annually, depending on age. The bill also provides funds, beginning in 2027, for cost-sharing reductions for certain individuals who have a silver plan and income up to 250% of the FPL.Beginning in 2027, the bill allows any individual to enroll in a catastrophic plan. Currently, these plans are limited to those under the age of 30 or who have certain exemptions.The bill also reduces the enhanced federal matching rate for the Medicaid expansion population in states that provide any health benefits for individuals who are not qualified aliens under federal law. The bill makes Medicaid and CHIP coverage of individuals while their status is being verified optional and conditions federal payment during this period on verification. Finally, the bill prohibits exchange plans from covering gender-transition procedures as an essential health benefit and prohibits federal payment under Medicaid and CHIP for these procedures.

Conflicts detected by cross-referencing top donor industries (FEC data) with votes on related legislation (Congress.gov). Severity based on donation amounts. Not exhaustive — use as a starting point.

🗳️ Key Vote Record

Voted on 189 key issues: 80 Yea, 105 Nay, 4 absent.

How Richard voted on important legislation

Key Votes

189

Yea

80

Nay

105

Participation

98%

Breaks w/ Party

5%

YeaHealthcare
Jan 30, 2026

To rescind certain amounts appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and certain changes to Medicaid.

On the Amendment

HR7148

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; andthe National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe Department of Defense,the Department of Labor,the Department of Health and Human Services,the Department of Education,the Department of Transportation,the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of the Treasury,the Executive Office of the President,the judiciary,the District of Columbia,the Department of State and related programs,the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs, bilateral economic assistance,international security assistance,multilateral assistance,export and investment assistance, andseveral related and independent agencies.In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, includingthe U.S. Grain Standards Act;the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;the National Flood Insurance Program;the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;the technology modernization fund and board;the U.S. Parole Commission;the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;several immigration-related programs and authorities;the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; certain bankruptcy fees;trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; andseveral health care authorities and programs.

Result: 49 Yea - 51 NayRoll #677
YeaEconomy & Taxes
Jan 30, 2026

To prevent the deferral or rescission of appropriations within 90 days of their expiration.

On the Motion

HR7148

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; andthe National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe Department of Defense,the Department of Labor,the Department of Health and Human Services,the Department of Education,the Department of Transportation,the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of the Treasury,the Executive Office of the President,the judiciary,the District of Columbia,the Department of State and related programs,the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs, bilateral economic assistance,international security assistance,multilateral assistance,export and investment assistance, andseveral related and independent agencies.In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, includingthe U.S. Grain Standards Act;the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;the National Flood Insurance Program;the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;the technology modernization fund and board;the U.S. Parole Commission;the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;several immigration-related programs and authorities;the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; certain bankruptcy fees;trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; andseveral health care authorities and programs.

Result: 47 Yea - 52 NayRoll #678
YeaEconomy & Taxes
Jan 30, 2026

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

On Passage of the Bill

HR7148

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; andthe National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe Department of Defense,the Department of Labor,the Department of Health and Human Services,the Department of Education,the Department of Transportation,the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of the Treasury,the Executive Office of the President,the judiciary,the District of Columbia,the Department of State and related programs,the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs, bilateral economic assistance,international security assistance,multilateral assistance,export and investment assistance, andseveral related and independent agencies.In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, includingthe U.S. Grain Standards Act;the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;the National Flood Insurance Program;the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;the technology modernization fund and board;the U.S. Parole Commission;the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;several immigration-related programs and authorities;the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; certain bankruptcy fees;trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; andseveral health care authorities and programs.

Result: 71 Yea - 29 NayRoll #679
NayEconomy & Taxes
Jan 29, 2026

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

HR7148

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities.Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026;the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; andthe National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe Department of Defense,the Department of Labor,the Department of Health and Human Services,the Department of Education,the Department of Transportation,the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of the Treasury,the Executive Office of the President,the judiciary,the District of Columbia,the Department of State and related programs,the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs, bilateral economic assistance,international security assistance,multilateral assistance,export and investment assistance, andseveral related and independent agencies.In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels.The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, includingthe U.S. Grain Standards Act;the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program;the National Flood Insurance Program;the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program;the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program;the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee;several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity;the technology modernization fund and board;the U.S. Parole Commission;the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;several immigration-related programs and authorities;the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; certain bankruptcy fees;trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa;the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; andseveral health care authorities and programs.

Result: 45 Yea - 55 NayRoll #672
YeaEconomy & Taxes
Jan 15, 2026

A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion

HR6938

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment.Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; andthe Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includethe Department of Commerce,the Department of Justice,the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),the National Science Foundation,U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects,the Department of Energy,the Department of the Interior,the Environmental Protection Agency,the Forest Service,the Indian Health Service, andseveral related and independent agencies.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Benefits: Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, NASA, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Forest Service, Indian Health Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal agencies and their contractors, Scientific research institutions, Environmental conservation programs

Harms: Taxpayers funding appropriations, Federal agencies with reduced or frozen budgets if appropriations are lower than requested, Industries subject to EPA regulations and enforcement

AI analysis of CRS summary

Result: 85 Yea - 14 NayRoll #669
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