# Richard Durbin

Democrat Senator · IL [Official site ↗](https://www.durbin.senate.gov) [JSON](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/politicians/D000563.json) [Report an error](mailto:hello@jonasneves.com?subject=WhoVotedWhy%20correction%3A%20member%20D000563&body=Row%20or%20page%3A%20member%20D000563%0AWhat%20is%20wrong%3A%0APrimary%20source%20that%20shows%20it%3A%0A)

3 press releases on AI

Data as of: votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026 · contributions Oct 19, 2026 · super PAC spending Oct 23, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Said and voted

### What they said

neutral Aug 6, 2026

Letter mentions AI data centers driving up electricity demand and bills as context for opposing energy grant cancellations, not proposing AI policy itself.

“The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states, including Illinois, that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politic…”

[Source ↗](https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-lead-members-of-the-illinois-delegation-to-demand-trump-administration-restore-funding-for-illinois-energy-projects-that-were-politically-targeted-and-illegally-canceled)

toward oversight Aug 4, 2026

Durbin raises concerns about AI surveillance pricing and consumer data collection, saying Congress can and should address it.

“Durbin also pushed for the passage of his bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act to bring down the cost of swipe fees for consumers and small businesses WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick …”

[Source ↗](https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-advocates-for-protecting-consumers-privacy-during-opening-statement-in-senate-judiciary-subcommittee-hearing)

toward oversight Aug 4, 2026

Durbin presses witnesses on AI-driven surveillance pricing and urges stronger enforcement and disclosure to protect consumers.

“Durbin calls for the passage of his bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act, which would crack down on swipe fees WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Sen…”

[Source ↗](https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-questions-witnesses-on-protecting-consumers-privacy-during-senate-judiciary-subcommittee-hearing)

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### How they voted

NAY Sep 30, 2026

[Ratepayer Protection Act](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/c4ab5f94505ce4d8)

cloture · H.R. 9340 · Rejected 57-43

YEA Jul 16, 2026

[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".](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/de7744646acadb2c)

motion to proceed · S.J.Res. 198 · Rejected 46-50

NAY Jul 14, 2026

[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/1582c6eb48e4c5fc)

cloture · S. 4784 · Rejected 50-46

YEA Dec 17, 2025

[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/bca10742d0876330)

procedural · S. 1071 · Agreed to 77-20

YEA Dec 15, 2025

[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/47dfb73a82b0a2ce)

cloture · S. 1071 · Agreed to 76-20

YEA Dec 11, 2025

[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/dd1489dacf44112f)

motion to proceed · S. 1071 · Agreed to 75-22

YEA Jul 1, 2025

[To strike the section relating to support for artificial intelligence.](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/5759c87e484cf21b)

amendment · H.R. 1 · S.Amdt. 2814 · Agreed to 99-1