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SITTING SENATOR · NORTH CAROLINA · REPUBLICANSITTING SENATOR · NORTH CAROLINA · REP
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis has represented North Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2015. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Before entering the Senate, Tillis served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015 and as speaker from 2011 to 2015.
Tillis attended Chattanooga State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 1997. Before public office, Tillis worked as a businessman. Tillis served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015 and as speaker from 2011 to 2015, then entered the U.S. Senate in 2015.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In Senate
- Since 2015
- Age
- 66
- Committees
- 5 · 2 chair
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- SENATE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 5
- AGE
- 66
Photo: Official portrait, Senate office of Thom Tillis / Public domain
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Thom Tillis at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 2 PTS IN 30 DAYS+11
▲ 1,933 GOOD LOOK3,481 VOTES1,548 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 132 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETThom Tillis’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 88%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 114 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 97%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 100%
- 3 points below the median Senate Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 73%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 12%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 6 of 51 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 24Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…YEA
SEP 15Cloture on proceeding: CLARITY Act of 2025NAY
APR 16Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…NAY
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSThom Tillis’s voting record
Bills sponsored by Thom Tillis in the 119th Congress
51Sponsored
6Out of cmte
3Passed Senate
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored51
Out of committee6
Passed Senate3
Became law1
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 3705 | Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule ActCONGRESS | Became law | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 2498 | National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Passed Senate | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 1038 | TRACE ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed Senate | 5 COSPON. |
| S. 1441 | SAVES Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Out of committee | 29 COSPON. |
| S. 1876 | Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| S. 1376 | Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 4 COSPON. |
| S. 5529 | DEFEND IP Act | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 5469 | HEART Foundation ActHEALTH | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 5214 | Protect and Serve Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 4813 | A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.NATIVE AMERICANS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| S. 4499 | ALERT Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 3782 | Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act of 2026IMMIGRATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 399 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Thom Tillis’s committee assignments
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESFinancial Institutions and Consumer Protection (Chair)Digital AssetsEconomic Policy
Judiciary
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESIntellectual Property (Chair)Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer RightsBorder Security and ImmigrationFederal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Finance
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESHealth CareInternational Trade, Customs, and Global CompetitivenessTaxation and IRS Oversight
Thom Tillis’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2007 – PRESENT
OFFICE
North Carolina House of Representatives 2007–15Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives 2011–15
ALSO: U.S. Senate · North Carolina 2015–
- 2015 – NOWU.S. Senate · North Carolina
- 2011 – 15Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- 2007 – 15North Carolina House of Representatives
- BORN
- August 30, 1960
- OCCUPATION
- Business consultant
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1997 · Chattanooga State Community College
2026 election: North Carolina Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS II SEAT
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+1.7NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2020U.S. Senate · North Carolina48.7%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 NORTH CAROLINA SENATE RACE →Thom Tillis’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $8.1M
- CASH ON HAND
- $3.6M
- SPENT
- $3.3M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $2.6M · 64%
- PACs
- $1.5M · 36%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $242K
- Earmarked gifts · 143 donors
- $247K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
TOP DONORS
Mobley, ClaytonMobley Holdings · OWNER$13K
Mills, MattSelf-Employed · SELF-EMPLOYED$13K
Kelley, BryanWebb Creek · CEO$7K
Ross, RichardQuinn Residences · CEO$7K
Whitaker, John C Jr.Inv · EXECUTIVE$7K
Weisberg, Brandon MichaelRolf Martin Lang Llp · ATTORNEY$7K
Von Furstenberg, AlexRanger Investments · PRINCIPLE$7K
Thomas, Aaron KMetcon · PRESIDENT$7K
Tanski, SusanSunstone Credit · EXECUTIVE$7K
Szigethy, BelaThe Riverside Company · PRIVATE EQUITY EXECUTIVE$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $0
- OPPOSING
- $4K
Able Dems PAC$0 / $3K
Activate America$0 / $370
Indivisible Project INC.$0 / $283
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$874K
Fundraising$180K
Refunds$104K
Travel$89K
Administrative$75K
How to contact Thom Tillis
WASHINGTON, D.C.
113 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-6342Call (202) 224-6342GREENVILLE
1694 E. Arlington Blvd., Suite BGreenville, NC 27858(252) 329-0371By appointment only.Call (252) 329-0371HENDERSONVILLE
1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite 112Hendersonville, NC 28792(828) 693-8750By appointment only.Call (828) 693-8750ONLINE
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Tillis said the reported gifts raised questions and that he would not oppose an investigation after the election.
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Senator Thom Tillis generally supported the military action but emphasized the need for a strategic articulation of objectives and an exit path.
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Tillis writes that he regrets supporting Hegseth and Kennedy and criticizes Trump’s actions and policies.
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Tillis criticized Noem’s DHS record in an interview, prompting her public defense and criticism of his retirement.
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