Thom Tillis (North Carolina)
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2015 - Present
2027
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Thom Tillis (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from North Carolina. He assumed office on January 6, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Tillis (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Carolina. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Click here to read about key votes made by Tillis.
Prior to serving in the U.S. Congress, Tillis worked in management and consulting. He was elected for a two-year term as Cornelius Town Commissioner, and then he represented District 98 in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015. During that time, he served as the Speaker of the House from 2011 to 2015.[1]
Contents
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Key votes
- 5 Issues
- 6 Elections
- 7 Campaign themes
- 8 Presidential preference
- 9 Campaign donors
- 10 Analysis
- 11 Scorecards
- 12 Noteworthy events
- 13 See also
- 14 External links
- 15 Footnotes
Biography[edit]
Tillis went to high school in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated at the age of 17. He did not immediately go to college but instead got a job working for Provident Insurance, which partnered with Wang Laboratories to help transfer records to computers. He later managed a research and development team for Wang Laboratories. Tillis then went to work for Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and became a partner in six years. Shortly after, he earned a bachelor's degree from University of Maryland University College.[2][3]
After transferring to Cornelius, North Carolina, in 1998, Tillis fought for a local bike trail and ended up serving on the park board. In 2003, Tillis entered his first elected position, a two-year term as commissioner.[2]
Career[edit]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Tillis' academic, professional, and political career:[1]
- 2015-Present: U.S. Senator from North Carolina
- 2007-2014: North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98
- 2011-2014: Speaker of the House
- 2003-2005: Member of the Cornelius (N.C.) Board of Commissioners
- 1997: Graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a B.A.
Committee assignments[edit]
U.S. Senate[edit]
2021-2022
Tillis was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
- Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights
- Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety
- Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Ranking member
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Airland
- Personnel, Ranking Member
- Seapower
- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Economic Policy
- Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, Ranking Member
- Securities, Insurance, and Investment
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
2019-2020
Tillis was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Committee on the Judiciary
2017-2018[edit]
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Tillis was assigned to the following committees:[4]
- Committee on Aging (Special)
- Committee on Armed Services
- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs
2015-2016[edit]
Tillis served on the following committees:[5]
- Special Committee on Aging
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Armed Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
North Carolina House[edit]
2013-2014[edit]
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tillis was not appointed to a standing committee.
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tillis was not appointed to a standing committee.
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tillis served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Judiciary III |
| • Local Government I |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Ways and Means/Broadband Connectivity |
Key votes[edit]
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020[edit]
Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit]
- For detailed information about each vote, click here.
- Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)
Voted Yea on: First Step Act of 2018 (S 756)
Motion Agreed to (87-12) on December 18, 2018- Proposed making changes to the criminal justice system.[6]
Voted Yea on: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 2)
- Conference Report Agreed to (87-13) on December 11, 2018
- Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.[7]
Voted Yea on: "Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States" (PN2259)
- Nomination Confirmed (50-48) on October 6, 2018
- Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[8]
Voted Yea on: "Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States" (PN2259)
- Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49) on October 5, 2018
- Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[9]
Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)
- Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required) on June 28, 2018
- Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance.[10]
Voted Yea on: Immigration reform proposal from Sen. Chuck Grassley and the Trump administration (S Amdt 1959 to HR 2579)
Cloture Motion Rejected (39-60, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018- Proposed providing a path to citizenship for 1.8 million individuals brought into the U.S. without legal permission as children, $25 billion for border security, limits on chain migration or family-based migration, and eliminating the visa lottery system.[11]
Voted Nay on: Immigration reform proposal from the Common Sense Coalition (S Amdt 1958 to HR 2579)
- Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
- Proposed providing a path to citizenship for individuals brought into the U.S. without legal permission as children, $25 billion for border security, and limitations on chain or family-based immigration.[12]
Voted Yea on: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act amendment (S Amdt 1948 to S Amdt 1959)
- Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
- Proposed withholding funding from sanctuary jurisdictions for not cooperating with federal immigration officials.[13]
Voted Nay on: Coons-McCain immigration plan (S Amdt 1955 to S Amdt 1958)
- Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
- Proposed providing a path to citizenship for individuals brought into the U.S. without legal permission as children and conducting a study to determine what border security measures were needed. It also proposed requiring the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure the U.S.-Mexico border by 2021.[14]
Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S 2311)
- Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) on January 29, 2018
- Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill proposed providing exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.[15]
Voted Yea on: An amendment to repeal the requirements for individuals to enroll in health insurance and for employers to offer it—"Skinny bill" (S Amdt 667 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628 the American Health Care Act of 2017)
- Amendment Rejected (49-51) on July 28, 2017
- The amendment proposed repealing the requirements for individuals to enroll in health insurance and for employers to offer it.[16]
Voted Yea on: An amendment to repeal the ACA, including Paul amendment (No. 271) (S Amdt 271 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628)
- Amendment Rejected (45-55) on July 26, 2017
- An amendment to repeal the ACA, including Paul amendment (No. 271)[17]
Voted Yea on: Motion to advance the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, including Cruz and Portman amendments (S Amdt 270 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628)
- Motion Rejected (43-57, 3/5 majority required) on July 25, 2017
- A procedural vote to advance the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), including the Cruz and Portman amendments.[18]
Voted Yea on: Motion to begin debate on the American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)
- Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President voted Yea) on July 25, 2017
- Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.[19]
Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(4)—confirmation vote)
- Nomination Confirmed (54-45) on April 7, 2017
- Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—confirmation vote.[20]
Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(3))
- Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45) on April 6, 2017
- Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—second vote to end debate and move to a vote on Gorsuch's nomination under the new precedent requiring only a simple majority to pass.[21]
Voted Nay on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(2))
- Decision of Chair Not Sustained (48-52) on April 6, 2017
- Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—a vote to keep the Senate precedent of requiring 60 votes to close debate on Supreme Court nominations.[22]
Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55)
- Cloture Motion Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required) on April 6, 2017
- Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—initial vote to end debate and move to a vote on Gorsuch's nomination.[23]
- Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)
Voted Yea on: "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 6157)
- Conference Report Agreed to (93-7) on September 18, 2018
- Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[24]
Voted Yea on: "Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 5895)
- Conference Report Agreed to (92-5) on September 12, 2018
- Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[25]
Voted Yea on: "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 6157)
- Bill Passed (85-7) on August 23, 2018
- Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[26]
Voted Yea on: "Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 5895)
- Bill Passed (86-5) on June 25, 2018
- Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[27]
Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)
- Motion Agreed to (65-32) on March 23, 2018
- Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[28]
Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)
- Motion Agreed to (71-28) on February 9, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through March 23, 2018[29]
Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)
- Cloture Motion Rejected (55-44, 3/5 majority required) on February 8, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[30]
Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195)
- Motion Agreed to (81-18) on January 22, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[31]
Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195)
- Cloture Motion Agreed to (81-18, 3/5 majority required) on January 22, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[32]
Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195)
- Cloture Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) on January 19, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[33]
Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)
- Motion Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required) on December 21, 2017
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[34]
Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)
- Motion Agreed to (51-48) on December 20, 2017
- Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 and proposed changes to the tax code.[35]
Voted Yea on: "A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes." (HJ Res 123)
- Joint Resolution Passed (81-14) on December 7, 2017
- Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[36]
Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)
- Bill Passed (51-49) on December 2, 2017
- Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.[37]
Voted Yea on: A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)
- Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-49) on October 19, 2017
- Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.[38]
Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)
- Motion Agreed to (80-17) on September 7, 2017
- Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[39]
Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)
- Motion Agreed to (79-18) on May 4, 2017
- The $1.2 trillion budget bill proposed funding the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[40]
- Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)
Did not vote on: "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress." (SJ Res 54)
- Joint Resolution Passed (56-41) on December 13, 2018
- Proposed removing United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that were not authorized by Congress.[41]
Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)
- Bill Passed (89-8) on September 18, 2017
- Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. On November 15, 2017, the Senate passed the defense policy bill by voice vote. This bill was the result of compromises made in the conference report. For more information on the compromise bill, click here.[42][43]
Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)
- Bill Passed (98-2) on July 27, 2017
- Proposed providing congressional review and proposed countering aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[44]
Voted Yea on: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 (S 722)
- Bill Passed (98-2) on June 15, 2017
- Proposed providing congressional review and proposed countering aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[45]
Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress[edit]
| Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract) |
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114th Congress[edit] The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[46][47] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Tillis's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[48] Economic and fiscal[edit]Trade Act of 2015[edit]
2016 Budget proposal[edit]
Defense spending authorization[edit]
2015 budget[edit]
Foreign Affairs[edit]Iran nuclear deal[edit]
Domestic[edit]USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]
Loretta Lynch AG nomination[edit]
Cyber security[edit]
Immigration[edit]
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Issues[edit]
National security[edit]
Letter to Iran[edit]
On March 9, 2015, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) wrote a letter to Iran's leadership, warning them that signing a nuclear deal with the Obama administration without congressional approval was merely an "executive agreement." The letter also stated that "The next president could revoke such an executive agreement with the stroke of a pen and future Congresses could modify the terms of the agreement at any time." The letter was signed by 47 Republican members of the Senate. Tillis was one of the 47 who signed the letter. No Democrats signed it.[83]
The letter caused backlash from both the Obama administration and members of Congress.[84] Vice President Joe Biden said of the letter, "In thirty-six years in the United States Senate, I cannot recall another instance in which senators wrote directly to advise another country — much less a longtime foreign adversary — that the president does not have the constitutional authority to reach a meaningful understanding with them."[85]
Recognition[edit]
Tillis was listed as one of Governing Magazine's top 17 "GOP Legislators to Watch" in May 2011. Governing chose legislators who met specific criteria, including "leadership qualities," "ability to strike alliances across party lines" and "a compelling personal story."[86]
DOT Contingency Fund[edit]
Due to the lack of oversight and limits on its use, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Contingency Fund was identified as a slush fund and an example of cronyism by the John Locke Foundation. The fund was reduced from $15 million to $12 million in 2010, Tillis controlled $4 million of this fund in his role as Speaker of the House. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger and DOT Secretary Tony Tata also each controlled $4 million.[87]
Welfare comments[edit]
Tillis came under fire in mid-October 2011 following comments he made at a town meeting where he suggested the state "find a way to divide and conquer" citizens on welfare. Tillis responded, saying he made a "poor choice of words" but stood by other comments he made, including the possibility of drug-testing those receiving public assistance as well as all government workers.[88]
At the meeting in question, Tillis said that tight budgets necessitated difficult decisions. He went on to compare welfare for "a woman in a wheelchair" to that for an unmarried mother:
"At some point, we'll have to say, 'First kid, we'll give you a pass. Second, third or fourth kid, you're on your own. What we have to do is find a way to divide and conquer the people who are on assistance. We have to show respect for that woman who has cerebral palsy and had no choice in her condition that needs help and we should help.
And we need to get those folks to look down at those people who choose to get into a position that makes them dependent on the government and say at some point, 'You're on your own. We may end up taking care of those babies but we're not going to take care of you.'"[89]
Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
See also: United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2020
United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election for U.S. Senate North Carolina
Incumbent Thom Tillis defeated Cal Cunningham, Shannon Bray, and Kevin E. Hayes in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Thom Tillis (R) |
48.7
|
2,665,598 |
|
|
Cal Cunningham (D) |
46.9
|
2,569,965 | |
|
|
Shannon Bray (L) |
3.1
|
171,571 | |
|
|
Kevin E. Hayes (Constitution Party) |
1.2
|
67,818 | |
|
Total votes: 5,474,952 | |||
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Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina
Cal Cunningham defeated Erica Smith, Trevor Fuller, Steve Swenson, and Atul Goel in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on March 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Cal Cunningham |
56.9
|
717,941 |
|
|
Erica Smith |
34.8
|
438,969 | |
|
|
Trevor Fuller |
3.8
|
48,168 | |
|
|
Steve Swenson |
2.7
|
33,741 | |
|
|
Atul Goel |
1.8
|
22,226 | |
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Total votes: 1,261,045 | |||
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Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina
Incumbent Thom Tillis defeated Paul Wright, Larry Holmquist, and Sharon Hudson in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on March 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Thom Tillis |
78.1
|
608,943 |
|
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Paul Wright 
|
7.6
|
58,908 | |
|
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Larry Holmquist
|
7.4
|
57,356 | |
|
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Sharon Hudson
|
7.0
|
54,651 | |
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Total votes: 779,858 | |||
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The Constitution primary election was canceled. Kevin E. Hayes advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina.
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Shannon Bray advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandy Smith (R)
- Jeremy Thomas (Independence Party)
- Eva Lee (D)
- Steve Williams (D)
- Katherine Bell-Moore (D)
- Eric Mansfield (D)
- Garland Tucker III (R)
Candidate profile[edit]
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
Biography: Tillis received a bachelor’s degree in technology management from University of Maryland University College. Before his political career, he was a regional technical marketing manager at Wang Laboratories from 1987 to 1990, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1990 to 2002, and from 1990 to 2009 was a partner at IBM Global Business Services.
Sources: YouTube, "Warrior," September 17, 2019; YouTube, "Together We'll Win This," April 29, 2020; YouTube, "Humble," May 27, 2020; YouTube, "Sneaky," September 4, 2020; YouTube, "Not This Time," September 7, 2020; YouTube, "Joe Biden's Judges," September 29, 2020; LinkedIn, "Thom Tillis," accessed October 4, 2020;
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate North Carolina in 2020
2014[edit]
Tillis won the 2014 U.S. Senate election in North Carolina, for the seat previously occupied by Democrat Kay Hagan.[90][91] Tillis announced on May 30, 2013, that he would run for the seat.[92] He won the Republican nomination in the primary on May 6, 2014.
| U.S. Senate, North Carolina General Election, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kay Hagan Incumbent | 47.3% | 1,377,651 | |
| Republican |  Thom Tillis |
48.8% | 1,423,259 | |
| Libertarian | Sean Haugh | 3.7% | 109,100 | |
| Write-in | John Rhodes | 0% | 621 | |
| Write-in | David Waddell | 0% | 201 | |
| Write-in | Barry Gurney | 0% | 142 | |
| Write-in | Write-in (miscellaneous) | 0.1% | 4,307 | |
| Total Votes | 2,915,281 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
| U.S. Senate, North Carolina Republican Primary, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|
Thom Tillis |
45.7% | 223,174 | ||
| Greg Brannon | 27.1% | 132,630 | ||
| Mark Harris | 17.5% | 85,727 | ||
| Heather Grant | 4.7% | 22,971 | ||
| Jim Snyder | 1.9% | 9,414 | ||
| Ted Alexander | 1.9% | 9,258 | ||
| Alex Bradshaw | 0.7% | 3,528 | ||
| Edward Kryn | 0.4% | 1,853 | ||
| Total Votes | 488,555 | |||
| Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Impact of legislative session[edit]
As an active member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Tillis' time was divided between legislative session and the campaign trail, which had the potential to hurt him in the polls. The president of Public Policy Polling stated, "Kay Hagan’s lead over Thom Tillis has tended to grow whenever the legislature is in session."[93] This trend may have occurred due to voter dissatisfaction with the General Assembly, or it may have had more to do with Tillis having less time to spend campaigning. Tillis disagreed with the former, as he hypothesized, "I don’t believe it’s had any meaningful impact on where I am in polls, simply because most people don’t follow the legislature." Instead, Tillis attributed his slipping numbers in the polls to the numerous ads opposing him put out by Hagan and her supporters.[93]
General election debate: Hagan vs. Tillis[edit]
September 3, 2014, marked the first debate between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Tillis. Both candidates sought to appear moderate while accusing each other of being too radical. While Hagan accused Tillis of having a bad voting record on women's issues, Tillis argued in favor of making contraceptives more available to women, saying, "I actually agree with the American Medical Association that we should make contraception more widely available. I think over-the-counter oral contraception should be available without a prescription."[94] At the same time, Tillis attempted to associate Hagan with President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. In response, Hagan distanced herself from both Democratic leaders, emphasizing that National Journal had ranked her as the most moderate senator and disagreeing with Obama on issues dealing with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Hagan stated, "Action is needed. I believe that we need to work with the moderate Syrian rebels. … I want to see the president’s plans, and I’m ready to take action."[94]
Ethics complaints[edit]
Incumbent Kay Hagan (D) and Tillis filed ethics complaints against each other in the month leading up to the 2014 general election. Tillis accused Hagan of helping her husband's company, JDC Manufacturing, receive $390,000 in tax credits and grants. According to the complaint, Hagan voted for the 2009 stimulus law that provided the money to Chip Hagan's company. The Republican Party of North Carolina filed the complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee, asking that they investigate whether Hagan's actions constituted a conflict of interest. Republican Party Chairman Claude Pope wrote, "The Committee needs to investigate whether Senator Hagan steered taxpayer funds to her husband for her own personal gain in violation of the Senate Ethics rules and the public trust."[95] Hagan denied helping her husband's company receive the grants, and her spokeswoman added that Hagan "made sure that a respected ethics attorney was consulted to ensure that it was appropriate, and the attorney found that it was."[95]
Hagan retaliated by calling for another ethics investigation against Tillis, arguing that Tillis voted for Recovery Act tax credits out of personal self-interest. Tillis owned stock in Aquesta Bank, which benefited from over $1 million in tax credits from the program. Forward North Carolina, a pro-Democratic group, decided to file a complaint with the North Carolina's state ethics commission. Spokesman Ben Ray stated, "Speaker Tillis should come clean about his investments and his votes to benefit Aquesta Bank and his personal bottom line."[95]
Endorsements[edit]
Tillis was endorsed by the following:
- Jeb Bush - Former Governor of Florida[96]
- Pat McCrory - Governor of North Carolina[97]
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce[98]
- National Right to Life[99]
- The National Rifle Association[100]
- American Crossroads and Karl Rove[101]
- John Boehner[102]
- Mitch McConnell[103]
- GOPAC[104]
- Mitt Romney[105]
Media[edit]
- The Senate Majority PAC spent $850,000 to run an ad opposing Tillis over a span of two weeks. They recorded the narrator of the ad at Tillis' own victory party after winning the Republican primary.[106]
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2012[edit]
Tillis ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[107][108]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Thom Tillis Incumbent |
100% | 27,971 | |
| Total Votes | 27,971 | |||
2010[edit]
On November 2, 2010, Tillis won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was initially challenged by Jacquelyn Smith (D) in the general election but she withdrew.[109][110]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 98 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thom Tillis (R)
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23,540 | 100% | ||
2008[edit]
On November 4, 2008, Tillis won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[111] He raised $43,050 for this campaign.[112] He ran unopposed.
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thom Tillis (R)
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38,875 | |||
Campaign themes[edit]
2020[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Thom Tillis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website[edit]
Tillis' campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
Most politicians think they work for the DC insiders who fund their campaigns, and forget they represent you. Well, it’s safe to say that I’m a little different. I’m not a career politician. I know that my job is fighting for your job. Here’s why: I grew up living in a big family with five brothers and sisters. I had two strong parents who would relocate to wherever they could to find work and to provide for our family. From a rental house in Louisiana, to trailer parks in Florida and Tennessee, we moved seven times before I was sixteen, living paycheck to paycheck. But I learned a lot during my childhood. I watched my parents work for everything they earned and it instilled in me a work ethic that would inspire me for the rest of my life. It taught me to never give up, no matter how tough things seemed. At age 11, I became a newspaper delivery boy and I ran my route 7 days a week. On Sunday mornings, my dad would get up at 5 AM to help me fold the Sunday edition, pack my bike, and send me on my way. Being a paperboy was my first real experience with a job. I loved the responsibility and the freedom that came with it, and I never stopped working again. When I graduated from high school I couldn’t afford college so I volunteered for the Air Force. However, a month before I was supposed to ship off to basic training, I got in a car accident and my dream of serving our country in the armed services was dashed. Unsure of what to do next, I did what my parents had always taught me to do: Work. I got a job as a warehouse clerk and worked my way through night school. I ended up going to five different institutions to finish my college degree over 18 years, all the while raising a family with the love of my life, my wife Susan. Because of the opportunities provided to me by our great country, I worked my way up in high tech to become a partner at IBM. And now I have the honor and privilege of being your voice in the Senate where I’m working to provide you with the chance to achieve your American Dream. As I look back at my upbringing, I realize it was a struggle. Every day was a battle but to be honest, I didn’t really know it. It’s just what we had to do. I’m proud of my family who beat the odds, and I’m glad I went through it because many folks across North Carolina are in the fight of their lives right now, and they want a leader who understands their challenges—someone who has been there. For those of you who may have lost your job, for those of you whose grocery bags aren’t quite as full these days, and for those of you who are sitting at the kitchen table each night after you put your kids to bed trying to figure out how you’ll make it – You are what drives me to serve and I will never stop fighting for you. I grew up with strong parents and humble people in humble places, and I take a little humility to the U.S. Senate, where it’s in short supply. This virus may have wrecked our economy, but we will build it back stronger than ever. And because of the experiences that shaped me, I’ll always remember who needs it the most. [113] |
” |
| —Thom Tillis' campaign website (2020)[114] | ||
Presidential preference[edit]
2020[edit]
Tillis supported Donald Trump (R) in the 2020 presidential election.[115]
2016[edit]
Tillis endorsed Marco Rubio (R) in the 2016 presidential election.[116]
Campaign donors[edit]
Comprehensive donor history[edit]
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| Thom Tillis campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2014 | U.S. Senate (North Carolina) | ✔ | $11,000,378 |
| 2012 | North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 | ✔ | $1,654,609 |
| 2010 | North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 | ✔ | $397,340 |
| 2008 | North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 | ✔ | $43,050 |
| 2006 | North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 | ✔ | $149,704 |
| Grand total raised | $13,245,081 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2014[edit]
Tillis won election to the U.S. Senate in 2014. During that election cycle, Tillis' campaign committee raised a total of $11,000,378 and spent $10,513,963.[117] This is less than the average $10.6 million spent by Senate winners in 2014.[118]
Cost per vote[edit]
Tillis spent $7.39 per general election vote received in 2014.
| U.S. Senate, North Carolina, 2014 - Thom Tillis (North Carolina) Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $11,000,378 |
| Total Spent | $10,513,963 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $24,849,812 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $24,851,013 |
| Top contributors to Thom Tillis (North Carolina)'s campaign committee | |
| Elliott Management | $126,300 |
| Susan B Anthony List | $54,794 |
| New Breed Inc | $54,100 |
| Kleinberg, Kaplan et al | $53,049 |
| Citizens for Prosperity in America Today | $44,980 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Retired | $1,291,214 |
| Real Estate | $540,359 |
| Securities & Investment | $529,700 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $363,775 |
| Leadership PACs | $362,175 |
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Candidates for Congress were required to file reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Tillis' reports.[119]
| Thom Tillis (2014) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
| July Quarterly[120] | July 15, 2013 | $0.00 | $277,922.08 | $(22,916.56) | $255,005.52 | ||||
| October Quarterly[121] | October 15, 2013 | $255,005.52 | $811,675.98 | $(227,964.43) | $838,717.07 | ||||
| Year-End[122] | April 15, 2014 | $838,717.07 | $714,326.17 | $(266,132.65) | $1,286,910.59 | ||||
| April Quarterly[123] | April 15, 2014 | $1,286,910.59 | $1,308,066.86 | $(1,272,540.04) | $1,322,437.41 | ||||
| Pre-Primary[124] | April 21, 2014 | $1,322,437.41 | $151,611.47 | $(406,189.80) | $1,067,859.08 | ||||
| July Quarterly[125] | July 15, 2014 | $1,067,859.08 | $1,500,510.39 | $(1,039,092.53) | $1,529,276.94 | ||||
| October Quarterly[126] | October 15, 2014 | $1,529,276.94 | $3,389,157.99 | $(2,719,149.12) | $2,199,285.81 | ||||
| Pre-General[127] | October 20, 2014 | $2,199,285.81 | $902,080.67 | $(1,971,186.95) | $1,130,179.53 | ||||
| Running totals | |||||||||
| $9,055,351.61 | $(7,925,172.08) | ||||||||
2012[edit]
Tillis won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Tillis raised a total of $1,654,609.| North Carolina House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thom Tillis (North Carolina)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Marion, Randy | $8,000 | |||
| Rj Reynolds Tobacco | $8,000 | |||
| Lowes Companies | $8,000 | |||
| North Carolina Healthcare Facilities Association | $8,000 | |||
| Shelton, Charles M | $8,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $1,654,609 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
Tillis won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Tillis raised a total of $397,340.| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thom Tillis (North Carolina)'s campaign in 2010 | ||||
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $11,000 | |||
| North Carolina Association of Realtors | $9,000 | |||
| Nationwide | $8,000 | |||
| Fennebresque, John C | $8,000 | |||
| AT&T | $8,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $397,340 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Analysis[edit]
Lifetime voting record[edit]
According to the website GovTrack, Thom Tillis missed 0 of 269 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounts to 0 percent, which is better than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.[128]
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Noteworthy events[edit]
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On October 2, 2020, Tillis announced on Twitter that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[129]
See also[edit]
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Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Thom Tillis," accessed January 28, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 News Observer, "The rise of Thom Tillis," February 2, 2011
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Thom Tillis," accessed October 4, 2020
- ↑ United States Senate, "Committee Assignments of the 115th Congress," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ United States Senate, "Committee Assignments of the 114th Congress," accessed February 17, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment with an Amendment)," December 18, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2)," December 11, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," October 6, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Brett M. Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," October 5, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2, As Amended)," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1959)," February 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1958 As Modified)," February 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1948)," February 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1955)," February 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S. 2311)," January 29, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Amendment (McConnell Amdt. No. 667)," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Amendment (Paul Amdt. No. 271 )," July 26, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 270)," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed to H.R. 1628)," July 25, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 7, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Cloture Motion (Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 6, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Decision of the Chair (Shall the Decision of the Chair Stand as the Judgment of the Senate?)," April 6, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 6, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6157)," September 18, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5895)," September 12, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H. R. 6157 As Amended)," August 23, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 5895 As Amended)," June 25, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625)," March 23, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892 with an Amendment (SA 1930))," February 9, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 695)," February 8, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment with Further Amendment)," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 195)," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 195)," January 19, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1370)," December 21, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion to Recede from the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 and Concur with Further Amendment ," December 20, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 123)," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 1 As Amended )," December 2, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71 As Amended)," October 19, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. with an Amdt. No. 808 to H.R. 601)," September 7, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 244)," May 4, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 54, As Amended), December 13, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2810 As Amended)," September 18, 2017
- ↑ The Hill, "Senate sends $692B defense policy bill to Trump's desk," November 15, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 3364)," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (S. 722 As Amended)," June 15, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314," accessed May 25, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 1314 (Ensuring Tax Exempt Organizations the Right to Appeal Act)," accessed May 25, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "Roll Call for HR 2146," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Senate approves fast-track, sending trade bill to White House," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 11)," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1735)," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Amdt.2640 to H.J.Res.61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Senates.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 16, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2656)," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2048)," accessed June 2, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General)," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S 754," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (S. 754, As Amended)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S 2146," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 2146)," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "Text of GOP Senators’ Letter to Iran’s Leaders on Nuclear Talks," March 9, 2015
- ↑ Politico, "Iran letter blowback startles GOP," March 12, 2015
- ↑ Fox News, "Firestorm erupts over GOP letter challenging Obama's power to approve Iran nuclear deal," March 10, 2015
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ John Locke Foundation, "Carolina Cronyism: Introduction, Overview, and Reform," July 2012
- ↑ Miami Herald, "North Carolina politician under fire for comments on welfare recipients," October 13, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Charlotte Observer, "Rep. Tillis criticized for drug test idea," October 13, 2011
- ↑ Southern Political Report, "North Carolina: GOPers Circling Around Hagan," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "North Carolina Senate Election Results," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "APNewsBreak: Tillis says he'll run for US Senate," accessed June 3, 2013
- ↑ 93.0 93.1 Charlotte Observer, "Session stalemate no help to Tillis campaign," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ 94.0 94.1 Politico, "Kay Hagan, Thom Tillis spar in first debate," accessed September 4, 2014
- ↑ 95.0 95.1 95.2 Politico, "Kay Hagan, Thom Tillis file rival ethics complaints," accessed October 7, 2014
- ↑ The Hill, "Jeb Bush to endorse Tillis in North Carolina," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ ABC Local, "Governor Pat McCrory endorses Thom Tillis in Senate race," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ WNCT, "US Chamber of Commerce backs Tillis in NC race," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ National Right to Life News, "NRL Endorses House Speaker Thom Tillis, early voting in North Carolina has begun," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Charlotte Observer, "NRA endorses U.S. Senate candidate Thom Tillis," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Washington Post, "North Carolina is central to the fight for Senate control," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ News Observer, "Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorses Greg Brannon in contested Senate primary," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Newsmax, "McConnell Headlines Fundraiser for NC Senate Hopeful Tillis," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Washington Times, "Harris, Tillis gets endorsement in NC Senate race," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Mitt Romney Endorses Thom Tillis In Critical GOP Primary," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Political Ticker, "Democrats record anti-GOP ad at GOP victory celebration," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Thom Tillis' campaign website, “Meet Thom,” accessed October 2, 2020
- ↑ AP News , "In N. Carolina Senate race, Tillis calibrates ties to Trump," September 18, 2020
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight , "The Endorsement Primary," February 22, 2016
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Thom Tillis 2014 Election Cycle," accessed April 14, 2015
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed April 14, 2015
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis Summary Report," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis July Quarterly," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis October Quarterly," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis Year-End," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis April Quarterly," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis Pre-Primary," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis July Quarterly," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis October Quarterly," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Thom Tillis Pre-General," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Sen. Thom Tillis (R)," accessed September 23, 2015
- ↑ WXII12, "North Carolina Sen. Tillis tests positive for coronavirus," October 2, 2020
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kay Hagan (D) |
United States Senate - North Carolina 2015-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House - District 98 2011–January 1, 2015 |
Succeeded by John Bradford (R) |
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