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Thom Tillis supports stricter immigration policies and has opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He has proposed legislation to allow some undocumented youth to apply for renewable residency but has consistently advocated for stronger border security measures.
Thom Tillis supports stricter immigration policies and has opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He has proposed legislation to allow some undocumented youth to apply for renewable residency but has consistently advocated for stronger border security measures.
“Tillis proposed legislation to allow some undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children to apply for renewable five-year residency.”
“Amnesty shouldn't be on the table. (Sep 2014)”
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Thom Tillis opposes legal access to abortion. He has supported various restrictions on abortion, including a law requiring ultrasound before the procedure and has expressed support for personhood legislation under certain conditions. Tillis has also voted to defund Planned Parenthood in North Carolina.
Thom Tillis opposes legal access to abortion. He has supported various restrictions on abortion, including a law requiring ultrasound before the procedure and has expressed support for personhood legislation under certain conditions. Tillis has also voted to defund Planned Parenthood in North Carolina.
“Tillis opposes abortion.”
“Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)”
Thom Tillis has a mixed record on climate change. He initially denied that climate change was occurring and opposed the Clean Power Plan, but later acknowledged that climate change is happening and that humans may contribute to it. He has also called for market-based climate solutions.
Thom Tillis has a mixed record on climate change. He initially denied that climate change was occurring and opposed the Clean Power Plan, but later acknowledged that climate change is happening and that humans may contribute to it. He has also called for market-based climate solutions.
“In 2014, Tillis denied that climate change was occurring.”
“Climate change is not an established fact. (Apr 2014)”
Thom Tillis supports gun rights and has opposed stricter firearms regulations. He has an 'A+' rating from the NRA and has voted against measures that would impose more restrictions on gun ownership, although he supported some funding for background checks after mass shootings.
Thom Tillis supports gun rights and has opposed stricter firearms regulations. He has an 'A+' rating from the NRA and has voted against measures that would impose more restrictions on gun ownership, although he supported some funding for background checks after mass shootings.
“In the state House, Tillis supported an overhaul of gun laws allowing concealed weapons to be carried in restaurants and parks.”
“Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)”
Thom Tillis opposes a larger government role in health coverage and has consistently voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He believes that health care is not a government responsibility and has led efforts to block Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
Thom Tillis opposes a larger government role in health coverage and has consistently voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He believes that health care is not a government responsibility and has led efforts to block Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
“Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility. (Sep 2014)”
Thom Tillis supports voter ID laws and has been involved in efforts to implement stricter voting regulations. He has helped engineer voter ID legislation in North Carolina.
Thom Tillis supports voter ID laws and has been involved in efforts to implement stricter voting regulations. He has helped engineer voter ID legislation in North Carolina.
“Helped engineer voter ID legislation. (Dec 2013)”
“Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)”
Thom Tillis supports free trade agreements and has advocated for reducing tariffs. He has expressed support for the USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA and has criticized trade wars.
Thom Tillis supports free trade agreements and has advocated for reducing tariffs. He has expressed support for the USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA and has criticized trade wars.
“Tillis has expressed support for the USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.”
“Seems like we've decided to begin a trade war on all fronts. (Apr 2025)”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Foreign Aid, Taxes, Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Tillis opposes abortion.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act directly supports the stated opposition to abortion by aiming to restrict funding for abortion providers.
Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“In the state House, Tillis supported an overhaul of gun laws allowing concealed weapons to be carried in restaurants and parks.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to enhance penalties for firearm theft aligns with supporting gun rights by focusing on enforcement rather than restrictions.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“In 2014, Tillis denied that climate change was occurring.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at empowering flood-prone communities suggests a recognition of climate-related issues, aligning with the acknowledgment of climate change's impact, despite the overall skepticism expressed.
View source →Feb 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Tillis proposed legislation to allow some undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children to apply for renewable five-year residency.”
Why: Sponsoring legislation targeting sanctuary cities and law enforcement contradicts the stated position of allowing undocumented youth pathways to residency and citizenship.
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May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2444-2445)
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The action involves healthcare-related grants but does not directly align with the opposition to government responsibility in healthcare, creating ambiguity in its relationship to the stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The action addresses a specific health issue but does not align with the broader opposition to government involvement in healthcare, creating ambiguity in its relationship to the stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The ABLE MATCH Act aims to assist individuals with disabilities, which could align with healthcare access, but does not directly address the ACA or Medicaid expansion, leaving the relationship unclear.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The ALERT Act may address healthcare issues, but without specific details on its provisions, it is unclear how it aligns with the opposition to the ACA and government involvement in healthcare.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a healthcare-related bill does not clearly align with the stated opposition to the ACA, but the specifics of the bill and its implications for government responsibility in healthcare are unclear.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“In 2014, Tillis denied that climate change was occurring.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Heat Workforce Standards Act suggests some engagement with climate-related issues, but it does not clearly align with a strong commitment to climate action given the figure's overall skepticism.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: Cosponsoring the PHS ACCESS Act does not clearly align with the stated opposition to the ACA, as the act's specifics are unclear and could contain elements both for and against government involvement in healthcare.
Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: Cosponsoring the ATTAIN Mental Health Act does not directly align with the opposition to the ACA, but it also does not contradict it, as the bill focuses on mental health rather than broader healthcare access.
View source →Dec 11, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill related to Medicare indicates some engagement with healthcare policy, but it does not align clearly with the stated opposition to government responsibility in healthcare.
View source →Jul 29, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“In 2014, Tillis denied that climate change was occurring.”
Why: The action of sponsoring a bill related to national parks does not clearly align with or contradict the stated skepticism about climate change, as it could be seen as supporting conservation efforts while not directly addressing climate change policy.
View source →May 22, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The sponsorship of a nursing quality improvement act does not directly align with the opposition to the ACA, but it also does not contradict it, as it focuses on a specific aspect of healthcare rather than broader access issues.
View source →Apr 3, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Tillis opposes the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and has repeatedly voted to repeal it.”
Why: The DETERRENT Act's specifics are unclear, and while it may relate to healthcare, it does not directly align with the stated opposition to the ACA or government involvement in healthcare.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
“Tillis has expressed support for the USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.”
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2448)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
“Tillis has expressed support for the USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.”
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 17, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 15, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 5, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2136)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1609; text: CR S1617-1618)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S614)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jan 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jan 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 119-79.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Dec 17, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 10, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 23, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 5, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 22, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 22, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 10, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 13, 2025 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jan 16, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-275.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 22, 2023 · Congress.gov
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-460.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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