Thom Tillis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Thom Tillis.

Thom Tillis is an American politician and the senior United States Senator representing North Carolina since 2015. A Republican, he previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015, ascending to the role of Speaker from 2011 to 2015. His political career reflects a dedication to public service within North Carolina, culminating in his current position in the U.S. Senate.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

2006: Election to the General Assembly

In 2006, Thom Tillis was elected to the General Assembly after defeating incumbent John W. Rhodes in the Republican primary.

2008: Re-election to General Assembly

In 2008, Thom Tillis was re-elected unopposed to the General Assembly.

2010: Re-election to General Assembly and Campaign Chairman

In 2010, Thom Tillis was re-elected unopposed to the General Assembly. He was also the campaign chairman for the House Republican Caucus.

2011: "GOP Legislators to Watch"

In 2011, Governing magazine named Thom Tillis and North Carolina Senate President pro tempore Phil Berger "GOP Legislators to Watch".

2012: Re-election to General Assembly

In 2012, Thom Tillis was re-elected unopposed to the General Assembly.

2013: Re-election as Speaker

In 2013, Thom Tillis was unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the North Carolina House.

2014: Election to the Senate

In 2014, Thom Tillis was elected to the Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan.

2020: Support for Soleimani Assassination

In 2020, Thom Tillis expressed support for the U.S. military's assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani via a drone strike at Baghdad International Airport.

2020: Senate Reelected

In 2020, Thom Tillis was reelected to the Senate, defeating Democratic nominee Cal Cunningham.

2021: Amendment on Copyrighted Material Streaming

In 2021, Thom Tillis inserted an amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, making the unauthorized commercial streaming of copyrighted material a felony.

November 29, 2022: Vote for the Respect for Marriage Act

On November 29, 2022, Thom Tillis voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which passed the Senate and was enacted, repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and codifying rights to same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law.

2022: Support for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

In 2022, Thom Tillis was one of 15 Republican senators to support the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which included funding for state red flag provisions, school safety resources, stronger background checks for buyers under 21, and penalties for straw purchases.