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U.S. Senator from Illinois
Born
March 12, 1968
Age 58
Phone
(202) 224-2854
Office
524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Illinois

Tammy Duckworth

Ladda Tammy Duckworth is an American politician and Army National Guard veteran serving as the junior United States senator from Illinois, a seat she has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.

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Voting Record — 851
Yes29%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting7%
Party align97%
Cross-party2%
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Tammy Duckworth
U.S. SenatorDemocratIllinois
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Tammy's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 54 sponsored · 392 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 17(source)
The excessive force being used by Trump's agents in Chicago is unacceptable. From tear gassing peaceful protestors to violently arresting U.S. citizens— Enough is enough. I'm calling for an investigation into all uses of force by agents involved in "Operation Midway Blitz".
CBS News Chicago: Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls for inspector general probe into federal agents' tactics in Chicago immigration enforcement
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 17(source)
Donald Trump will not stop trying to attack our state. Our leaders, our communities and multiple judges have made it clear: we don’t need troops in Chicago. Political opposition is not rebellion.
Chicago Tribune
@chicagotribune.com
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The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on U.S. soil.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 17(source)
The Chicago Harbor Lock is meant to keep our river safe, not to be used as ICE's playground.   ICE is getting in the way of public servants doing their job—actually helping Chicagoans—so they can set up photo ops.
Duckworth, Durbin demand feds not use Chicago Harbor Lock on river as backdrop for social media videos
In a letter obtained by the Sun-Times, the senators demanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem refrain from using the Chicago Harbor Lock “as a staging area to...
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 17(source)
The Trump Admin's propaganda has been debunked by multiple federal judges, including one Trump appointed— And now even by their own reports. They're peddling lies to justify zip-tying kids and detaining citizens— And hoping you don't notice when the facts don't back them up.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
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Remember when Stephen Miller claimed the Chicago apartment raid was on a building “filled with Tren de Aragua terrorists”? Well, DHS has now dropped the number of alleged TdA members arrested in the building from 2 to 1.
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Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 17(source)
I’m deeply concerned that the military is losing yet another highly decorated commander—especially as Trump expands unlawful military action in the Southern Hemisphere. Everyone should be worried by Trump’s pattern of prioritizing loyalty over competence.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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Breaking News: The U.S. military commander overseeing the escalating attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea is stepping down, two officials said on Thursday.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 16(source)
Cut waste, they say—as they gut health care for families in the name of saving money, then turn around, fund tax cuts for billionaires and pour millions of taxpayer dollars into ad campaigns.   Make it make sense.
Axios
@axios.com
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The most expensive political ad campaign of the year is being run by the Department of Homeland Security, spending at least $51 million on ads thanking President Trump for securing the border.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 15(source)
If Hegseth were confident in his ability to lead our troops—who literally swore an oath to defend the right to a free press—he wouldn't need to do it in secret. He must undo these restrictions. Americans deserve to know how DoD is spending its nearly $1 trillion budget.
NBC News
@nbcnews.com
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Five major broadcast news networks announce they will not sign the Pentagon’s new press policy, joining several other media organizations that have objected to a set of rules that many journalists consider restrictive.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 13(source)
This hopeful moment must mark a turning point in the years-long efforts to deescalate tensions in the region. The war in Gaza must end, the threat posed by Hamas must be eliminated, the continued suffering of innocent Palestinians in Gaza must be alleviated & a two-state solution must be negotiated.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 13(source)
Such an incredible relief. I am thrilled for the families who will be able to hug their loved ones for the first time in more than 2 years, but my heart also goes out to so many others who, in the terrible wake of 10/7, will never see theirs again--including the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
The Associated Press
@apnews.com
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Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages. The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 11(source)
Without ACA tax credits, a 64-year-old couple making $90K would face an extra $26,000 a year in premiums. Democrats are working to protect families—Republicans are ready to let these credits expire.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 10(source)
I was on the ground today in Broadview with Senator Durbin to conduct Congressional oversight on ICE’s processing facility.

As elected officials, we have a duty to ensure transparency within federal facilities. What is ICE hiding? Kristi Noem, what are you hiding?
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 10(source)
These firings are illegal— And yet another example of Trump finding new ways to inflict harm on the American people and the programs they rely on. He's playing with Americans' livelihoods to try and help Republicans pass a budget that would kick you off your health care.
The Associated Press
@apnews.com
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BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 9(source)
Trump: "We're not cutting Medicaid." Also Trump: Signs the largest Medicaid cut in history into law.   There’s no Democratic “wish list.” We just want Trump to keep his promise: repeal the cuts and lower costs.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 9(source)
UPDATE: While it shouldn't have taken this long for the Senate to look into Trump’s egregious abuse of our military, I have secured a hearing to investigate his deployments of troops into our cities— And I’ll be asking tough questions of the Trump Administration when it happens.
Tammy Duckworth
@duckworth.senate.gov
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Trump is forcing the military to our cities, intimidating Americans and distracting troops from their core missions. It's unconstitutional—we can't act like it's business as usual. I'm blocking the NDAA until we secure a hearing to investigate this gross abuse of our military.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 9(source)
Trump is forcing the military to our cities, intimidating Americans and distracting troops from their core missions. It's unconstitutional—we can't act like it's business as usual. I'm blocking the NDAA until we secure a hearing to investigate this gross abuse of our military.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 8(source)
Trump is moving us closer to authoritarianism with each deployment of troops into states. From Illinois to Oregon to California— None of our states asked for this, nor need this. I and every U.S. Senator from these states are demanding Trump to end these deployments ASAP.
Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 8(source)
I cherished every day I got to call myself a Soldier—but ordering troops to intimidate the very Americans they sacrifice to protect doesn’t make us safer.   Trump is wasting millions to terrorize citizens exercising their First Amendment rights. It's wrong.
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Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govOct 8(source)
In addition to kicking 250,000+ Veterans off their health coverage, don't forget: Trump fired more Veterans than any other President and is hellbent on firing thousands of VA workers as well. He doesn't care about Veterans or middle-class families. He only cares about himself.
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
@shaheen.senate.gov
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If my Republican colleagues fail to work with us, 267,000 veterans will lose their health care, according to a new report from the Urban Institute. These are Americans who put their lives on the line for our nation, who will be priced out of health care if Congress doesn’t act.
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Voting History
851 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hassan Amdt. No. 5535)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 5514)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 5512)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tillis Amdt. No. 5452)NONO✓Motion Rejected (15-84)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-50)
2026-06-03S. 2 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2026-06-03S.J. Res. 188 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-06-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2026-06-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-06-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-05-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18S. Res. 690 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11S. Res. 690 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)

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