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. |
Latest News about Dick Durbin
23/04/2025
Senator Dick Durbin announced on April 23, 2025 that he will not seek re-election for a sixth term and will retire from the U.S. Senate in January 2027. At age 80, the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate stated it was 'time to pass the torch' after 44 years in Congress, focusing his final 20 months on confirming judges and criminal justice reform.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Joseph Durbin |
|---|---|
| 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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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/DickDurbin | |
| https://www.facebook.com/DickDurbin |
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 |