U.S. Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Illinois
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 other#3 environment energy#4 defense#5 social security
184
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.34Progressive
Senator Duckworth holds progressive positions that align closely with the Democratic Party mainstream, though her voting record places her slightly more moderate than the average Senate Democrat. Her ideology reflects a combination of traditional Democratic priorities with notable support for defense and veterans' issues.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
184
total votes analyzed
Overview
Tammy Duckworth is a Democratic Senator from Illinois who has served in both the House of Representatives and Senate. As a combat veteran who lost both legs while serving in Iraq, she brings a unique perspective to legislative work, particularly on defense and veterans' affairs. Her voting record shows strong engagement on healthcare issues, where she has cast 99 votes with a 44% 'yea' rate, suggesting selective support based on specific policy details rather than blanket approval or opposition. Her highest 'yea' rate appears in defense-related votes at 71%, reflecting her military background and continued focus on national security matters. Senator Duckworth's positions on environmental and energy issues show a 40% 'yea' rate across 20 votes, while her banking and finance votes trend slightly more supportive at 60%. Her voting patterns suggest a legislator who evaluates policies individually while maintaining core progressive principles.
Key Positions
- •Strong supporter of defense and military readiness initiatives
- •Advocate for veterans' affairs and military family support
- •Generally supportive of Democratic healthcare policy positions
- •Engaged on environmental and energy legislation
- •Active participant in banking and financial regulatory matters
By Policy Area
Healthcare99
44% yea56% nay
Other22
36% yea64% nay
Environment & Energy20
40% yea60% nay
Defense14
71% yea29% nay
Social Security7
43% yea57% nay
Banking & Finance5
60% yea40% nay
Agriculture5
0% yea100% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
140 votes across 13 categories