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Tammy Duckworth's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Tammy Duckworth did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "Not one more forced birth. We must codify Roe v. Wade to protect the right to choose for every woman in every state." (twitter.com)
  • "Now is the time to codify Roe v. Wade into law." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "On this day in 1940, the first Social Security check was put into the pockets of our seniors. And for the first time in four years, we can celebrate this day knowing we have a @POTUS who believes in expanding this benefit rather than tearing it down." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today marks 86 years since the Social Security Act became law—a victory made possible by Frances Perkins, the first woman in a presidential cabinet. Ever since, it has provided for millions of children, seniors and Americans with disabilities. We have a duty to expand it." (twitter.com)
  • "Eric Garner should be alive today. George Floyd should be alive today. Countless others should be alive today. Chokeholds should be banned today, and the Senate should get the chance to vote on the #JusticeInPolicing Act to do just that." (twitter.com)
  • "It's been a month since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer who had sworn an oath to protect & serve. George Floyd's story is tragic & heartbreaking—but all too common in our country. Let us keep raising our voices & demanding top to bottom, systemic change." (twitter.com)
  • "On this day last year, we watched as George Floyd was killed under the knee of a police officer who had taken an oath to protect and serve. We can't bring George back—but, at the very least, we can pass the Justice in Policing Act and push us closer to racial justice for all." (twitter.com)
  • "This week's Duckworth Diary: advocating for Vets & cutting wasteful defense spending" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "BREAKING: @POTUS just signed our bipartisan funding agreement into law to support working families, create jobs, boost our economy, send much-needed aid to Ukraine and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. What a great day." (twitter.com)
  • "In our time of need, caregivers are always there for us. But when it comes to what they need—too often, we've failed to show up. Enough. The American Jobs Plan will invest, rebuild and transform our broken care system." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Americans across the country—Democrats, Independents and Republicans—asked for more COVID relief. The House did their part. Now, the Senate must do the same and immediately send legislation to @POTUS that will save lives, safely reopen schools and help our country recover." (twitter.com)
  • "Communities of color are in most need of COVID relief — whether it's a minority-owned small business or a hard-hit community that needs greater access to vaccines. Any vote against the American Rescue Plan is a vote against equitable care and support." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 748 "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Rated 90% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The climate crisis is also a health crisis. Air pollution can trigger higher rates of asthma, premature births and even cancer. Democrats are working hard to build a clean energy future so everyone can live a fuller, healthier life. #ClimateIsHealth" (twitter.com)
  • "The United States should be on the front lines in building a clean energy economy and taking aggressive action on climate change. Instead, Trump and Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler are choosing to retreat, leaving our nation even further behind our allies." (twitter.com)
  • "A momentous day for American automaking and a cleaner America. Proud to see @POTUS sign this executive order—a roadmap to help ensure half of all vehicles sold in 2030 are zero-emission so we can breathe cleaner air, provide good-paying jobs and tackle the climate crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "By comparison, the Clean Power Plan would have PREVENTED 1,500 to 3,600 premature deaths each year by 2030. I am proud that Illinois is leading our nation in reducing carbon pollution and will fight to save the lives of Illinois families who deserve to breathe safe and clean air." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 90% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The climate crisis is also a health crisis. Air pollution can trigger higher rates of asthma, premature births and even cancer. Democrats are working hard to build a clean energy future so everyone can live a fuller, healthier life. #ClimateIsHealth" (twitter.com)
  • "In the face of yet another moment of unimaginable grief, it is time the Senate shows the nation that we value children’s lives more than an arcane procedural rule. It is time to do our jobs and act to protect our children from senseless gun violence." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We know there will be another and another and another attack if we do nothing. And we know who is preventing action. The Senate should immediately—at a 50-vote threshold—vote on commonsense gun safety reforms that the American people have demanded for too long." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It's time to make big investments in America’s future. That means passing a budget supporting: Paid family leave, healthcare, education, child care, seniors and a pathway to citizenship. Democrats are pushing to pass these priorities to help working families and improve lives." (twitter.com)
  • "So proud of the House for passing the American Dream & Promise Act earlier this week, which would create a pathway to citizenship for #DREAMers and those with Temporary Protected Status. @SenateMajldr must let the Senate vote to #ProtecttheDream ASAP." (twitter.com)
  • "This Fourth of July, let's remember that immigrants helped build this country and have served in uniform to defend it for generations. It’s time to provide them a pathway to citizenship." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The final agreement also includes increased market access for IL wheat producers & maintains tariff-free access to crucial ag markets for IL soybeans, corn, beef & pork producers. Passage of #USMCA will provide greater stability and certainty for farmers and manufacturers alike." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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