Tillis, Thomas
In office since
2015 · 11 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1960, Q16568
Occupation
Politician, Consultant
Education
Antioch Comprehensive High School · Chattanooga State Community College · University of Maryland Global Campus
Office history
- member of the North Carolina House of Representatives 2007–2015
- Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives 2011–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
- county commissioner
Contact
Capitol office
113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-6342
District office · Greenville
1694 E. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, NC, 27858
252-329-0371
District office · Hendersonville
1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
828-693-8750
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56
Bills sponsored
this session · 176 all-time
372
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 429 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
87%
Vote participation
voted in 87% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.1%
based on 246 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.9%
based on 246 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
90.8%
based on 246 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
176 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- S 1031 ROCR Value Based Program Act In Committee
- S 998 Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act In Committee
- S 901 LIONs Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 121 A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. In Committee
- S 907 Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 832 EPIC Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 694 PLASMA Act In Committee
- SRES 75 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations. In Committee
- S 475 Alternatives to PAIN Act In Committee
- S 336 Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 107 Lumbee Fairness Act In Committee
- S 185 Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 166 Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act In Committee
- S 167 Protect and Serve Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3551 PROTECT for Rare Act In Committee
- S 3439 Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 398 A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release. In Committee
- SRES 385 A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month". In Committee
- S 2761 RESULTS Act In Committee
- S 2498 National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act In Committee
- S 2414 Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2290 Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2115 Safe and Open Streets Act In Committee
- S 1980 A bill to establish the Senate NATO Observer Group, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 1963 Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 120 bills
- SRES 144 A resolution designating May 1, 2017, as "National Purebred Dog Day". Died
- S 2509 Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act Died
- S 792 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017 Died
- S 2206 A bill to express the sense of Congress regarding restoration and maintenance of the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium. Died
- S 2059 Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019 Died
- S 1564 Continued Encouragement for Consumer Lending Act Died
- S 1504 Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019 Died
- S 521 Lumbee Fairness Act Died
- S 1406 A bill to revise the boundaries of a unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Topsail, North Carolina, and for other purposes. Died
- S 351 Down East Remembrance Act Died
- S 1171 Respect the Caps Act Died
- S 1125 Protect Act Died
- S 929 A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina. Died
- S 905 Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2019 Died
- S 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 Died
- S 536 Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2019 Died
- S 452 Fostering Innovation Act of 2019 Died
- S 344 Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act of 2019 Died
- S 248 A bill to ensure that the Secretary of the Interior collaborates fully with State and local authorities and certain nonprofit entities in managing the Corolla Wild Horse population on Federal land. Died
- SRES 23 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction. Died
- S 56 A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to annually designate at least one city in the United States as an "American World War II Heritage City", and for other purposes. Died
- S 3326 Credit Union Modernization Act of 2019 Died
- S 2925 A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to foreign countries. Died
- SRES 616 A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes. Died
- SRES 618 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction. Died
Co-sponsored
429 billsCurrent session 372 bills
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- SRES 776 A resolution honoring the life of Kyle Busch. Passed
- S 4979 PROMISE Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 803 A resolution congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup. Passed
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4416 PHS ACCESS Act In Committee
- S 4421 NOPE Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- S 4427 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026. In Committee
- SRES 716 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China. In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- S 4487 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4493 A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs. In Committee
- S 4492 ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act In Committee
- S 4498 ABLE Tomorrow Act In Committee
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- S 4528 IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act In Committee
- S 4558 PETSAFE Act In Committee
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4562 AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4640 9–8–8 Connect Act In Committee
- SRES 754 A resolution reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy. In Committee
Historical 57 bills
- SJRES 1 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. Signed
- SRES 13 A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2023 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". Died
- S 2174 Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2019 Signed
- S 340 Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2017 Died
- S 3490 No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act Died
- S 2439 Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2019 Died
- S 2569 Vet HP Act Died
- S 2546 Safe Step Act Died
- S 537 FOCA Act Died
- S 422 Build the Wall Now Act Died
- S 5005 Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act of 2022 Died
- S 1151 Venezuelan Contracting Restriction Act Died
- S 1134 Back the Blue Act of 2017 Died
- S 133 Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 451 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Max Cleland. Died
- S 2566 Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 Died
- S 79 Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 Died
- S 497 Lymphedema Treatment Act Died
- SRES 123 A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of accomplishments. Died
- SRES 502 A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi. Died
- S 428 FIND Act Died
- S 2894 Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act of 2023 Died
- S 62 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023 Died
- SRES 166 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017. Died
- SRES 79 A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day". Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
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 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Not Voting | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Not Voting | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Nay | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Not Voting | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Not Voting | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Not Voting | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Not Voting | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican