Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Dick Durbin
23/04/2025
Senator Dick Durbin announced that he will not seek reelection and will retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of his term in January 2027. He said the decision came after 44 years in Congress and indicated he would devote his remaining time to judicial confirmations and criminal justice issues.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Joseph Durbin |
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| Party | Democratic Party |
| Current Role | 47th U.S. Senator from Illinois (Senior Senator) |
| Leadership Position | Senate Minority Whip (second highest ranking position among Senate Democrats) |
| Notable Achievement | Longest-serving Senate party whip in U.S. history |
| Retirement Announcement | Announced on April 23, 2025 that he will retire at the end of his term in January 2027 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University (1966) |
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| Law Degree | Juris Doctor, Georgetown University (1969) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Springfield, Illinois |
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| Heritage | Lithuanian |
| Marital Status | Married to Loretta Schaefer Durbin |
Family
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| Grandchildren | 6 |
Career
| U.S. Senate |
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| U.S. House of Representatives |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Authored the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act), first introduced in 2001 | |
| 2. Advocated for banning smoking on airplanes | |
| 3. Opposed the Iraq War and emphasized domestic investments over military spending | |
| 4. Makes approximately 50 round trips annually between Washington and Illinois | |
| 5. Succeeded long-time friend and mentor U.S. Senator Paul Simon in the Senate |
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