U.S. Senator from Illinois · Class III
Tammy Duckworth
Position · −0.35
- In office
- Senate 2017–now
House 2013–2017
13 years in CongressMore senior than 42% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Foreign affairs & trade 13%
- Energy & environment 8%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Foreign Relations
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Transportation and Public Works
- Health
- Age
- 58
Bottom line
- Has missed 60 of 915 roll calls this Congress (7%), more than 93% of senators.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.22 against 0.64 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 national policy).
- Ranking member of the Aviation, Space, and Innovation subcommittee (Commerce, Science, and Transportation).
Where Duckworth has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Aviation, Space, and Innovation (Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
- Ranking Member · Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy (Foreign Relations)
- Armed Services · 10th in seniority on the minority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Relations · 9th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 4950 ITS Codification Act · Out of committee
- 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". · Out of committee
- S. 5171 Children's Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 4600 South China Sea Strategy Act of 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Duckworth’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Duckworth breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Duckworth voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Foreign affairs & trade 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Energy & environment 8% · 2 of 25 party 4%
- International Affairs 3% · 1 of 31 party 3%
Every issue Pro See all 5 issues where Duckworth has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Duckworth broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Aaron Christian Peterson, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of AlaskaOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Duckworth is saying
All 62 statements and posts-
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $300,000 in Funding for Jersey Community Hospital District
Announced $300,000 in federal funding for rural emergency medical service training in Illinois.
“Rural EMS providers are often the first to answer the call when a neighbor is in crisis, and they need the training, equipment and resources to be ready.”
HealthAI-read
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Duckworth Rips Trump’s Arch Project, Advocates for Veterans Over Vanity Alongside Activists
Criticized Trump's Triumphal Arch project as wasteful and dangerous to veterans and national security.
“You know what? There are going to be heroes laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery that have given up their lives because of Trump’s war of choice in Iran. Let’s make it clear what this president has done to this nation. His war has driven up costs for American families, has put hundreds of our heroes in the wounded wards…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Call for Pause on 183rd Wing Deactivation, Push for Replacement Mission
Urged Senate Armed Services Committee to halt 183rd Wing deactivation pending replacement mission.
“The addition [to the bill] we seek would place a temporary halt on closing or deactivating any Air Force Central Repair Facility (CRF) until September 30, 2028, unless the Air Force assigns a deployable replacement mission, and require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report within 90 days detailing fighter…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Called for U.S. response to China's weaponization of air travel to isolate Taiwan.
“By bullying countries into restricting the Taiwanese president’s flight paths, the PRC is endangering everyone who travels internationally.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Introduced legislation requiring congressional approval before National Archives facility closures.
“Our National Archives make it possible for families, researchers and communities across the Midwest to access records that tell the story of who we are and where we come from.”
National Archives Protection ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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As U.S. Forces Withdraw from Iraq, Duckworth Calls on Trump to End His Illegal War in Iran
Called on Trump to end military operations in Iran following U.S. withdrawal from Iraq.
“I urge the President and Pete Hegseth to listen to myself and my fellow Iraq War Veterans who have seen firsthand the devastation of a needless forever war. We cannot repeat the same mistakes we made in Iraq. The stakes are too high to not make any attempt to evaluate the lessons learned before reaching for more…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Duckworth voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 24 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Duckworth’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
57 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 53 substantive, 3 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S. 260 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement ActEnhances screening procedures for bottles and breastfeeding equipment in transportation security. AI-readBecame law Nov 25, 2025 · Transportation and Public WorksNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 65 sponsored billsSponsored 65 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 577 (median 308), 306 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Transportation and Public Works, Health.
- S. 5556 A bill to require all construction and renovation projects in Ukraine receiving funding from the United States to comply with accessibility standards that are substantively equivalent to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and related regulations.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5545 Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026Requires disclosure of medications that may impair aviation pilot performance. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Introduced
- S.Res. 901 A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.Labor and Employment · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5416 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 5300 Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5171 Children's Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act of 2026Establishes safety standards for artificial intelligence features in children's toys. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 5160 Countering Gray-zone Aggression by the People’s Republic of China ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 204 | 4% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 197 | 66% |
| Other | 101 | 3% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 51 | 18% |
| Immigration | 37 | 76% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 83% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 8% |
| Congress | 19 | 11% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 21% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 33% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 11 | 0% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 22% |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 100% |
| Health care | 8 | 0% |
| Taxation | 7 | 43% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 7 | 14% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Health | 4 | 75% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 3 | 0% |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 1 | 0% |
| Immigration & border | 1 | 0% |
How often Duckworth voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DChris Van HollenMD Senate97%agreement
- DJeff MerkleyOR Senate97%agreement
- DPatty MurrayWA Senate97%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Duckworth most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Duckworth’s campaign raised $5.1M: $4.5M (87%) from individuals and $132K (3%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.1M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Duckworth
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 70.
- Burns & Mcdonnell Corporate PAC
- Abbvie Corporate PAC
- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Duckworth this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inDuckworth’s own leadership PAC: Perimeter PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Duckworth’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, IllinoisDemocrat2017–present
- U.S. House, IL-8Democrat2013–2017
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- Seat
- Class 3, junior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 58
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-2854
524 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Belleville, Carbondale, Chicago, Rock Island, Springfield
- Website
- duckworth.senate.gov
- SenDuckworth
- SenDuckworth
- YouTube
- repduckworth
Elsewhere
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