Durbin Issues Statement On Urgency Of Passing Farm Bill As President-Elect Trump's Tariffs Loom Over Illinois' Agriculture Sector

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Richard Joseph Durbin (born November 21, 1944) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois, a seat he has held since 1997.

Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, is the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, the state’s senior senator, and the convener of Illinois’ bipartisan congressional delegation. Durbin also serves as the Senate Democratic Whip, the second highest ranking position among the Senate Democrats.

Dec 8, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Sen. Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat who is the state’s most powerful advocate in Congress, said Sunday he will decide whether to seek another term early next year. Durbin, who turned 80 last month, was first elected to the Senate in 1997.

Dec 4, 2024 · Senator Dick Durbin released a statement after being re-elected as the Senate Democratic Whip for the 119th Congress. Durbin said, "I am honored to continue to serve the Senate Democratic Caucus as Whip in the 119th Congress.

Jun 27, 2024 · U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois has undergone hip replacement surgery and will remain in his home state until he’s cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington.

Dick Durbin serves as the Democratic Whip—the second-ranking Democratic member in the U.S. Senate — and on the Senate Judiciary, Appropriations, Agriculture, and Rules Committees. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, today Dick and his wife Loretta call Springfield home.

Dec 10, 2024 · Sen. Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat who is the state’s most powerful advocate in Congress, said Sunday he will decide whether to seek another term early next year. Durbin, who turned 80 last month, was first elected to the Senate in 1997.

Feb 3, 2025 · Durbin is the senior senator from Illinois and is a Democrat. He has served since Jan 7, 1997. Durbin is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. He is 80 years old. He was previously the representative for Illinois ’s 20 th congressional district as a Democrat from 1983 to 1996. Read our 2022 Report Card for Durbin.