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Dick Durbin. 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. A member of the Democratic Party, Durbin is in his fifth Senate term and has served as the Senate Democratic whip since 2005 (the second-highest position in ...
Durbin Introduces Protect Your Points Act. Durbin, Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Amend National Child Protection Act To Expand Nationwide Background Check Access. Durbin Applauds Biden-Harris Executive Actions To Curb Gun Violence And Save Lives.
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.
Mar 18, 2022 · Durbin has been No. 2 in the Senate Democratic leadership since 2007, a job that involves knowing senators well enough to be able to count and corral votes, and knowing how to...
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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.
Sep 12, 2024 · Dick Durbin (born November 21, 1944, East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.) is an American politician who represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1983–97) and in the U.S. Senate (1997– ), where he served as the Democratic majority whip (2005–15) and minority whip (2015– ).
Dec 9, 2022 · Senator Dick Durbin will continue to be the number two ranking Democrat in the U-S Senate. Durbin was unanimously reelected this week as Senate Majority Whip for the upcoming congress, a position he’s held since 2005. Durbin will also continue as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
