Thom Tillis — U.S. Senator from North Carolina
Thom Tillis is a Republican Senator representing North Carolina, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | North Carolina |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1960-08-30 |
| Bioguide ID | T000476 |
Election & Term History
Thom Tillis has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2015.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from North Carolina | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from North Carolina | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Thom Tillis has cast 778 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Thom Tillis is more liberal than 88% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.387 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 88% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 778 |
| Votes with own party | 96.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 107 of 890 (12.0%) |
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 Thom Tillis in?
Thom Tillis is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from North Carolina.
How long has Thom Tillis served in Congress?
Thom Tillis's first term on record began in 2015, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Thom Tillis's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Thom Tillis is more liberal than 88% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 778 recorded votes.
How often does Thom Tillis vote with their own party?
Thom Tillis has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 107 of 890 recorded votes (12.0%).