Dick Durbin

it is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Judge Laura Cha-Yu Liu passed away last week. A longtime resident of Chicago, Judge Liu was only 49 years old. Although her time with us was far too short, her accomplishments were many…

there are a lot of divisions on Capitol Hill, and the press spends a lot of time reporting differences between Democrats and Republicans in the House and the Senate. I think that is one of the reasons the press conference I just left is…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act

immigration is an issue which divides America. You only have to tune into the Presidential debate to hear it. Most everyone would agree that the immigration system in America is broken. I believe it is. I was part of an effort with some…

The National District Attorneys Association, which is the largest group of criminal prosecutors in America, has endorsed our criminal justice reform bill. We have brought together an incredible coalition. I am proud to have not only the…

Thank you. Cynthia's dream to become a doctor was on hold because of her immigration status. Only nine schools told her she might be able to apply and be considered as an undocumented student. Two years after graduating, Cynthia was…

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from California (Mrs. Boxer), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent. THE PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hoeven). Are there any other Senators in the…

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…

I would like to say a word in response from the Democratic side. First, I cannot think of two colleagues I admire more than Senator Alexander and Senator Feinstein. They are honorable people. It has been a pleasure to work with them and…

last week the city of Quincy, in my home State of Illinois, lost a tough, principled, and fair public servant-- but more importantly, a fine man. Judge Richard F. Scholz, Jr., passed away at the age of 87. Judge Scholz was the…

by now we have all seen reports of the neurological damage that is done by the Zika virus. We have seen the damage it can do to newborn infants. It has been clinically linked to serious birth defects in pregnant women who contract it…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Zika Virus

I am not sure of the man's name, but I want to thank a public policy professor at Western Illinois University. About a decade ago, this astute professor was talking with one of his best graduate students about his future. The professor…

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas…

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Boozman). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

I called the Russian ambassador afterwards and said, 'What was this all about?'

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas…

I can assure you, I think you already know, the feelings of these countries is the United States is essential to their future.

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Boxer), the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Merkley), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lankford). Are there any other Senators in the…

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…

Some may know that there is a section of the Washington Post called the Kids Post--a section of interesting stories written for kids in the Washington area. The writers ask area grade schoolers about their favorite books, tv shows…

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Fischer). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 56, nays 42, as follows…

I come to the floor today in support of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. I am pleased to see Senators Alexander and Feinstein working to put together a good, bipartisan bill with no ideological or partisan policy riders. They…

I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Carper), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Casey), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lee). Are there any other Senators in the…

I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Carper) and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cotton). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…