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U.S. Senator

Dick Durbin

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Dick Durbin

U.S. Senator | United States Senate

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  • U.S. Senator | United States Senate
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  • Legislative authority and statutory role are confirmed in official public charters.
  • Current office: U.S. Senator
  • Votes on federal laws

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Term start

January 3, 1997

Chicago, IL

Confidence: highUpdated Jul 3, 2026
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Dick Durbin

U.S. Senator

Democratic

United States Senate

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2026-06-13

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Background

Career and education

Birthplace: East St. Louis, Illinois. Born: 1944-11-21.

Education: Georgetown University, Georgetown University Law Center.

Career: Attorney, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator.

Accomplishments

  • Long-serving U.S. senator from Illinois
  • Holds senior leadership and committee responsibilities in the Senate
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Immigration

Official Senate materials describe support for legislative immigration changes and oversight of federal immigration systems.

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2 official sources out of 2 total · Updated 108 days ago

Last verified Jul 3, 2026

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