Dick Durbin's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
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Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
2 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 1 bill on the floor schedule
This week, Durbin voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 10 roll calls and against it on 1.
Senate in session
Senate in session
· Hearing
Oversight hearings to examine Jack Smith's authority and Republicans and related matters.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate in session
4 roll-call votes: 3 Nay, 1 Not Voting
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Lee Philip Rudofsky, of Arkansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Robert E. Long, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Peter M. Mansfield, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and Jesus A. Osete, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Durbin is a cosponsor · Durbin voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 73 of 74 roll calls (99%).
Durbin voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 63 roll calls and against it on 10.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (11)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Dick Durbin | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | No. 256 | On the Nomination PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor | Nomination Confirmed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 28 | No. 247 | On the Amendment S. 4668Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 17 | No. 236 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 15 | No. 235 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 8 | No. 227 | On the Motion to Table H.R. 6500Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 | Motion to Table Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 7 | No. 223 | On the Amendment H.R. 5334Paul Amdt. No. 6715 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 23 | No. 209 | On the Nomination PN999-5Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Nomination Confirmed | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 22 | No. 205 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-5Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 22 | No. 204 | On the Nomination PN999-3Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan | Nomination Confirmed | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 22 | No. 203 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-3Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Durbin (15)
S. 5632 A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5515 A bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4998-5003)
S. 5560 A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
S. 5455 Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861)
S.J.Res. 213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
S. 4955 Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S. 3444 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
S.Res. 815 A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4552-4553)
S. 5194 Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4385-4390)
S. 1516 Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
S. 3925 Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 5060 Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
S.Res. 799 A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117)
S. 4979 PROMISE Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3942-3946; text: CR S3943-3946)
S. 1146 Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
This bill requires the Supreme Court to permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless it decides by majority vote that allowing such coverage in a particular case would violate the due process rights of any of the parties before the Court.
Cosponsored by Durbin (74)
S. 3257 John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3524 American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5614 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5660 A bill to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5665 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.Res. 926 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S.Res. 920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.Res. 923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
S.J.Res. 218 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S. 528 GLRI Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5184)
S.Res. 911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S. 5568 A bill to provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 550 A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 25, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-114.
S. 5537 A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5545 A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S.Res. 863 A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
S. 5482 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5470 Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2767 Gateway Partnership Act
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.
S. 5431 Diversify Act
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5416 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5403 Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S.J.Res. 214 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3373 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
S. 5389 Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 851 A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4675)
S. 494 National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3977 Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4850 Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3897 Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4505 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 841 A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 832 A resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4521-4523)
S. 5331 Protect American Values Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 829 A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
S.Res. 823 A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S. 5190 Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5121 Supreme Court Ethics Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5093 PROKID Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5094 Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1041 Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3501 Calumet National Heritage Area Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 5053 Accreditation Reform and Enhanced Accountability Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S. 5021 Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.J.Res. 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
S. 5019 Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4988 Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4999 Luxury JET Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4982 Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4591 NO FAKES Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
S. 4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4914 Green Ribbon Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.Res. 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)
S. 1133 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
S. 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
