Tammy Baldwin

American lawyer and politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1962 · age 64

Tammy Suzanne Green Baldwin is an American politician and lawyer serving since 2013 as the junior United States senator from Wisconsin. A member of the Democratic Party, she has also served as the secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017.

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2025“Suicide prevention has been and should continue to be a nonpartisan issue, and I call on my Republican colleagues who have long supported this program to fight for these kids, too.”In their wordsStatement in response to the second Trump administration's decision to cut the specialized suicide helpline for LGBTQ+ youth in the US,Read the whole statement

2024“I think that there has been a real opportunity for me to be a champion for issues that I might not hear about if I only was going to the population centers of the state”In their words17 April 2024according to Tammy Baldwin fights to maintain appeal in rural Wisconsin amid Democratic slideRead the whole statement

2022“My own first reaction was this is absolutely unnecessary but if they want clarification in writing, OK, there's no harm to state the facts”In their wordssaid Baldwin, pointing to the provision related to polygamy, which is illegalRead the whole statement

“This legislation will protect the hard-fought progress we’ve made on marriage equality and I look forward to the Respect for Marriage Act becoming the law of the land”In their wordson her legislationRead the whole statement

2021“Here are the facts that are important to me.”In their words19 November 2021 in Statement on the Verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse TrialRead the whole statement

2012“I believe in fair play, and I believe that when people are struggling, you don't talk down to them, you help lift them up".”In their words7 November 2012Tammy Baldwin Acceptance Speech on 7 November 2012.Read the whole statement

1962Born11 February 1962

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Baldwin presiding over the House while serving as Speaker Pro Tempore, 2007

Baldwin campaigning in 2012

Baldwin and Thompson debating during the 2012 election

Baldwin questions the Secretary of Agriculture while on the Senate Appropriations Committee, 2017.

Baldwin meets with a family to discuss the expanded child tax credit of 2021

Baldwin meets with farmers about the Farm Bill of 2018

Baldwin pushes for climate action and the passage of the 2021 Build Back Better bill

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Tammy Baldwin

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Millions of same-sex and interracial couples made this moment possible by living openly as their authentic selves, changing the hearts and minds of people around them
2022 · Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a lead sponsor of the legislation, said after the vote, Own words
The reauthorization is long overdue, and we want to make sure it keeps pace with the retirement of the baby boom generation
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If you think about the challenges our state is facing and the people of our state are facing...
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