Dick Durbin U.S. Senator from Illinois
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About Dick Durbin

A National Leader

Durbin has taken a leading role in shaping the Democratic party both in Illinois and on the national level. In 1999, he was invited to join Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle’s leadership team, and was appointed the Assistant Democratic Floor Leader. 

After serving in this role for five years, Senator Durbin was elected by his fellow Senators to be the Assistant Minority Leader, also known as the Democratic Whip – marking only the fifth time that a Senator from Illinois has served as a Senate leader. 

As the Democratic Whip, Senator Durbin assists Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid in coordinating activities on the Senate floor.  In this role, Senator Durbin also counts votes on key legislation and encourages Senators to support the Democratic Caucus position on votes.

In April of 2006, Senator Durbin was named one of the ten best Senators by Time Magazine.