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| − | '''Thomas Roland | + | '''Thomas Roland “Thom” Tillis''' (born August 30, 1960, currently age {{age|1960|8|30}})) is the junior Unites States Senator from [[North Carolina]]. He is a member of the [[Republican Party]], and was elected in November 2014. Tillis declared on June 29, 2025 that he would not seek reelection in 2026, despite his relatively young age and early timing of his announcement. |
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| + | To his credit, Sen. Tillis has been a strong supporter of [[patent]] rights for individual, independent inventors. | ||
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| + | Tillis serves on the Committee on Armed Services; the Committee on Veterans Affairs; the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; the Special Committee on Aging; and the Committee on the Judiciary. | ||
==U.S. Senate== | ==U.S. Senate== | ||
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Tillis urged Trump in 2017 to withdraw the U.S. from the [[Paris Agreement]].<ref>[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article154116359.html Tillis wanted out of Paris; what now]</ref> | Tillis urged Trump in 2017 to withdraw the U.S. from the [[Paris Agreement]].<ref>[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article154116359.html Tillis wanted out of Paris; what now]</ref> | ||
| − | + | In mid-July 2017, Sen. Tillis was the "chief roadblock" for a Trump [[DHS]] nominee because the latter was too [[economic nationalism|economically nationalist]].<ref>Two references: | |
| + | *[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/07/11/gop-sen-tillis-wants-h-2b-workers-blocks-donald-trumps-dhs-nominee/ GOP Sen. Tillis Blocks Donald Trump’s DHS Nominee To Get More H-2B Workers] | ||
| + | *[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/10/thom-tillis-puts-hold-on-nomination-over-h-2b-visa/ GOP Sen. Tillis tries to force more foreign guest-workers by putting hold on Trump nominee]</ref> | ||
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| + | In February 2018, Tillis joined Senate establishment [[RINOs]] in calling for Donald Trump to preserve the globalist [[NAFTA]].<ref>[https://thehill.com/policy/finance/371492-senate-republicans-call-on-trump-to-preserve-nafta Senate Republicans call on Trump to preserve NAFTA]</ref> However, he later supported replacing it with the [[USMCA]], calling NAFTA "outdated".<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/International/Thom_Tillis_Free_Trade.htm Thom Tillis on Free Trade]</ref> Tillis voted for the implementation of the USMCA in January 2020.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/27509/70768/57717/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement-implementation-act#70768 HR 5430 - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act - National Key Vote]</ref> | ||
In March 2019, Tillis, having a condition of [[Romnesia]], opposed Trump's national emergency declaration<ref>[https://kagpatriots.com/nc-senator-thom-tillis-to-vote-against-trumps-declaration-of-emergency/ NC Senator Thom Tillis to Vote Against Trump’s Declaration of Emergency]</ref> before finally voting in favor of it due to conservative pressure within North Carolina.<ref>[https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article227742754.html Tillis reverses course, votes to support Trump on national emergency declaration]</ref> | In March 2019, Tillis, having a condition of [[Romnesia]], opposed Trump's national emergency declaration<ref>[https://kagpatriots.com/nc-senator-thom-tillis-to-vote-against-trumps-declaration-of-emergency/ NC Senator Thom Tillis to Vote Against Trump’s Declaration of Emergency]</ref> before finally voting in favor of it due to conservative pressure within North Carolina.<ref>[https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article227742754.html Tillis reverses course, votes to support Trump on national emergency declaration]</ref> | ||
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| + | A [[globalist]], Sen. Tillis joined 25 [[moderate Republicans]]/[[RINO]]s in the Senate and 97 in the House pleading with the [[DHS]] to allow foreign workers to compete for U.S. jobs via visas.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/28/the-list-123-republicans-foreign-workers/ The List: 26 GOP Senators, 97 House Republicans Ask for More Foreign Workers to Fill U.S. Jobs]</ref> | ||
Tillis introduced a bill on March 12, 2020 that would block lawmakers from receiving pensions if they have been convicted of felonies.<ref>Two references: | Tillis introduced a bill on March 12, 2020 that would block lawmakers from receiving pensions if they have been convicted of felonies.<ref>Two references: | ||
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/487169-gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-block-lawmakers-convicted-of-felonies-from GOP senator introduces bill to block lawmakers convicted of felonies from receiving pensions] | *[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/487169-gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-block-lawmakers-convicted-of-felonies-from GOP senator introduces bill to block lawmakers convicted of felonies from receiving pensions] | ||
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/no-cash-for-crooks-gop-senator-aims-to-bar-lawmakers-convicted-of-felonies-from-receiving-pensions ‘No Cash for Crooks’: GOP senator aims to bar lawmakers convicted of felonies from receiving pensions]</ref> | *[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/no-cash-for-crooks-gop-senator-aims-to-bar-lawmakers-convicted-of-felonies-from-receiving-pensions ‘No Cash for Crooks’: GOP senator aims to bar lawmakers convicted of felonies from receiving pensions]</ref> | ||
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| + | In October 2020, Tillis emerged as a defender of '''[[Faucism]]''' and asserted his "[[confidence]]" in [[Anthony Fauci]].<ref>Gonzalez, Oriana (October 20, 2020). [https://www.axios.com/republican-senators-defend-fauci-as-trump-escalates-attacks-10f0c34b-417d-41aa-bdfe-db4fa0c33059.html Republican senators defend Fauci as Trump escalates attacks]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 10, 2021.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===2020 election=== | ||
| + | :''See: [[2020 United States Senate election in North Carolina]]'' | ||
| + | Tillis was re-elected, defeating Democratic challenger [[Cal Cunningham]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[http://www.tillis.senate.gov | + | *[http://www.tillis.senate.gov Senate website] |
| + | *[https://www.thomtillis.com/ Campaign Website] | ||
| + | *[https://ballotpedia.org/Thom_Tillis_(North_Carolina) Thom Tillis (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia] | ||
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[[Category:United States Senators]] | [[Category:United States Senators]] | ||
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[[Category:Moderate Republicans]] | [[Category:Moderate Republicans]] | ||
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[[Category:RINOs]] | [[Category:RINOs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:08, October 8, 2025
| Thomas Roland “Thom” Tillis | |||
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| Senior U.S. Senator from North Carolina From: January 3, 2015 – present | |||
| Predecessor | Kay Hagan | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives From: January 26, 2011 – January 3, 2015 | |||
| Predecessor | Joe Hackney | ||
| Successor | Tim Moore | ||
| North Carolina House of Representatives, 98th District From: January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2015 | |||
| Predecessor | John Rhodes | ||
| Successor | John R. Bradford III | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Susan Tillis | ||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||
Thomas Roland “Thom” Tillis (born August 30, 1960, currently age 66)) is the junior Unites States Senator from North Carolina. He is a member of the Republican Party, and was elected in November 2014. Tillis declared on June 29, 2025 that he would not seek reelection in 2026, despite his relatively young age and early timing of his announcement.
To his credit, Sen. Tillis has been a strong supporter of patent rights for individual, independent inventors.
Tillis serves on the Committee on Armed Services; the Committee on Veterans Affairs; the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; the Special Committee on Aging; and the Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. Senate
2014 U.S. Senate election in North Carolina
Tillis ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014, a year that flipped Senate control towards the Republicans. In a close race, he beat then-incumbent Kay Hagan by less than 2% of the vote.[1]
Tenure
Trump era
Tillis urged Trump in 2017 to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.[2]
In mid-July 2017, Sen. Tillis was the "chief roadblock" for a Trump DHS nominee because the latter was too economically nationalist.[3]
In February 2018, Tillis joined Senate establishment RINOs in calling for Donald Trump to preserve the globalist NAFTA.[4] However, he later supported replacing it with the USMCA, calling NAFTA "outdated".[5] Tillis voted for the implementation of the USMCA in January 2020.[6]
In March 2019, Tillis, having a condition of Romnesia, opposed Trump's national emergency declaration[7] before finally voting in favor of it due to conservative pressure within North Carolina.[8]
A globalist, Sen. Tillis joined 25 moderate Republicans/RINOs in the Senate and 97 in the House pleading with the DHS to allow foreign workers to compete for U.S. jobs via visas.[9]
Tillis introduced a bill on March 12, 2020 that would block lawmakers from receiving pensions if they have been convicted of felonies.[10]
In October 2020, Tillis emerged as a defender of Faucism and asserted his "confidence" in Anthony Fauci.[11]
2020 election
Tillis was re-elected, defeating Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham.
References
- ↑ 2014 North Carolina Senate Election Results
- ↑ Tillis wanted out of Paris; what now
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Senate Republicans call on Trump to preserve NAFTA
- ↑ Thom Tillis on Free Trade
- ↑ HR 5430 - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act - National Key Vote
- ↑ NC Senator Thom Tillis to Vote Against Trump’s Declaration of Emergency
- ↑ Tillis reverses course, votes to support Trump on national emergency declaration
- ↑ The List: 26 GOP Senators, 97 House Republicans Ask for More Foreign Workers to Fill U.S. Jobs
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Gonzalez, Oriana (October 20, 2020). Republican senators defend Fauci as Trump escalates attacks. Axios. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
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