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Dick Durbin

Richard Joseph Durbin is an American politician and attorney 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 since 2005 as the Senate Democratic Whip and since 2025 as the Senate minority whip. He is the longest-serving Democratic whip since the position was established in 1913.

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Dick Durbin
Conflict Stance Assessment
20/100
Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician and attorney (born 1944)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthEast St. Louis
BirthdayNovember 21, 1944
Sexmale
ReligionCatholic Church
Social Media
@SenatorDurbin www.durbin.senate.gov
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Durbin supported a two-state solution and opposed West Bank annexation.
  • Durbin called for a Gaza ceasefire in November 2023.
  • Durbin urged recognition of a nonmilitarized Palestinian state.
  • Durbin voted to cancel billions in US arms sales to Israel.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Durbin opposed applying human rights rules to military aid for Israel.
03

Israel Funding

Disclosed contributions

  • AIPAC
    donations received
    undisclosed