Public service, at a glance.
Richard J. Durbin served as a representative for Illinois in the House of Representatives. Richard's first recorded term in this role began on January 3, 1983. The last recorded term ended on January 3, 1997.
- Chamber
- U.S. House
- State / territory
- Illinois
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- District / role
- District 20
- Born
- November 21, 1944
- Last term ended
- January 3, 1997
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 1995 | Jan 3, 1997 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 5, 1993 | Jan 3, 1995 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 1991 | Jan 3, 1993 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 1989 | Jan 3, 1991 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 6, 1987 | Jan 3, 1989 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 1985 | Jan 3, 1987 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 1983 | Jan 3, 1985 | Democrat | District 20 |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Catholic | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
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