Duckworth, Tammy
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1968, Bangkok
Occupation
Politician, Non Fiction Writer, Helicopter Pilot
Education
University of Hawaiʻi System · Capella University · Northern Illinois University · International School Bangkok · University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa · Elliott School of International Affairs · Jakarta Intercultural School · President William McKinley High School · Singapore American School
Office history
- director 2006–2009
- Assistant Secretary 2009–2011
- United States representative 2013–2017
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2854
District office · Belleville
23 Public Sq, Belleville, IL, 62220-1650
618-722-7070
District office · Carbondale
441 E Willow St, Carbondale, IL, 62901-1659
618-677-7000
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55
Bills sponsored
this session · 291 all-time
515
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 518 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.8%
based on 263 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.2%
based on 263 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97%
based on 263 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
291 billsCurrent session 55 bills
- S 3373 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building". In Committee
- S 289 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Passed
- SRES 120 A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership. Passed
- S 914 Protect Veteran Jobs Act In Committee
- S 828 School Bus Safety Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 797 Family Building FEHB Fairness Act In Committee
- S 634 Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 260 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act Signed
- S 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3143 HOPE Act In Committee
- S 3142 I–VETS Act In Committee
- S 3144 Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3033 Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act In Committee
- S 2943 ACE Veterans Act In Committee
- S 2862 CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act In Committee
- S 2863 RRLEF Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2738 ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act In Committee
- SRES 338 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community. In Committee
- S 2377 EACH Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2239 Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act In Committee
- S 2198 Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act In Committee
- S 2199 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in the United States, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 2162 Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2035 Protect IVF Act In Committee
- S 1966 Don't Miss Your Flight Act In Committee
Historical 236 bills
- S 1110 Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2017 Died
- S 2596 Voluntary Water Partnership for Distressed Communities Act of 2019 Died
- S 129 Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023 Died
- S 38 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023 Died
- SRES 328 A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of Marca Bristo. Died
- S 2462 Low-Income Solar Energy Act Died
- S 814 Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 Died
- S 2291 Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019 Died
- S 2290 Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act Died
- S 2278 School Bus Safety Act of 2019 Died
- S 2272 Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2019 Died
- S 2210 Great Lakes Water Protection Act Died
- S 2200 Fairness for Housing Communities Act of 2019 Died
- S 496 A bill to repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled "Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform". Signed
- S 2087 Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2019 Died
- S 2086 National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2019 Died
- S 2035 TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019 Died
- S 2027 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, and for other purposes. Died
- S 1985 STRANDED Act of 2019 Died
- S 1938 Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2019 Died
- S 1816 Safe Cribs Act of 2019 Died
- S 1764 Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2019 Died
- S 1761 A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to modernize certain forms and surveys of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Died
- S 1739 Department of Energy National Labs Jobs ACCESS Act Died
- S 1612 Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act Died
Co-sponsored
518 billsCurrent session 515 bills
- S 4559 Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4213 Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4781 Make More in America Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4801 Duty Status Reform Act In Committee
- S 4845 Protect Our Polls Act In Committee
- S 4817 CHILD Labor Act In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- S 4829 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act In Committee
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Passed
- S 4941 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 In Committee
- S 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4913 MOMMIES Act In Committee
- S 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 4909 Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4889 Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act In Committee
- S 4982 Good Jobs for Good Airports Act In Committee
- 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". In Committee
- S 4986 Mamas First Act In Committee
- S 4999 A bill to prohibit certain transfers of aircraft provided by the Government of Qatar, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 799 A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022. Passed
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 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | 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) | Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | 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) | Yea | 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 | Nay | 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 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber District 8 Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic