Tammy Duckworth — U.S. Senator from Illinois
Tammy Duckworth is a Democrat Senator representing Illinois, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Illinois |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1968-03-12 |
| Bioguide ID | D000622 |
Election & Term History
Tammy Duckworth has held 4 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2013.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-8 | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-8 | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Illinois | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Tammy Duckworth has cast 825 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Tammy Duckworth is more conservative than 57% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.346 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 57% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 825 |
| Votes with own party | 97.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 60 of 890 (6.7%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Tammy Duckworth in?
Tammy Duckworth is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Illinois.
How long has Tammy Duckworth served in Congress?
Tammy Duckworth's first term on record began in 2013, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Has Tammy Duckworth served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Tammy Duckworth's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Tammy Duckworth's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Tammy Duckworth is more conservative than 57% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 825 recorded votes.
How often does Tammy Duckworth vote with their own party?
Tammy Duckworth has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 60 of 890 recorded votes (6.7%).