Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Tennessee
Democratic
· Senator
Charlane Oliver
Represents District 19 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 311 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 98%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 4,405 of 4,478 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
103 of 147
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 65
Roll calls on record
4,478
114th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 114th General Assembly.
How Charlane Oliver votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Charlane Oliver sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Charlane Oliver is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 311 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1995 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to flag display protocols.
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · 2026-03-16 · Failed 14–15
SB1723 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10 and Title 49, relative to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.
In plain English Reconstitutes the lottery board, requires certain corporation records to be public, and terminates the lottery corporation on June 30, 2030.
SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Referred to Senate State & Local Gov't Committee with amendment/s, w/negative recommendation · 2026-03-11 · Failed 3–4
SB2486 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43, relative to the "Freedom to Farm Act."
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee · 2026-03-11 · Failed 3–4
SB0162 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to fluoride.
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee · 2026-03-11 · Failed 4–5
SB0564 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 62, Chapter 2; Title 65; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to utilities.
In plain English Exempts Hamilton County from requirements that subdivision developers submit applications to utilities before constructing treatment works, and revises sewerage system land application laws.
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: · 2026-02-11 · Passed 5–4
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Page WalleyRepublican · District 26 · 321 shared contested votes
14%
Richard BriggsRepublican · District 7 · 288 shared contested votes
14%
Janice BowlingRepublican · District 16 · 339 shared contested votes
13%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (73 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
← Tennessee Delegation
NVNayNVNVNVNayYeaNayNayNayNayYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaNayYeaYeaNayYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaNayYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaNayNayYeaYea
Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Charlane Oliver was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced147
Out of committee107
Passed one chamber107
Passed both chambers103
Became law103
Never left committee33
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 65 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Professional Achievement 45Memorials, Academic Achievement 26Memorials, Recognition 21Education 4Memorials, Death 4Local Education Agencies 3
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57 and Title 67, relative to taxation.
As introduced, enacts the "End the Grocery Tax by Closing Corporate Loopholes Act." – Amends TCA Title 57 and Title 67.
Passed one chamberSigned by Senate Speaker · 2026-07-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to childcare agencies.
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Child Care Red Tape Reduction Act." – Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-27
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize PENCIL.
PENCIL
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Dr. Christiane Buggs, executive director of Nashville PENCIL.
Dr. Christiane Buggs
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to commemorate National Pencil Day in Tennessee.
National Pencil Day
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57 and Title 67, relative to taxation.
As introduced, enacts the "End the Grocery Tax Act." – Amends TCA Title 57 and Title 67.
Not out of committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
A RESOLUTION to commend Iyana Debro for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Iyana Debro
Became lawEnrolled and ready for signatures · 2026-04-02
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Nashville Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 100th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Senate Speaker · 2026-04-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 36 and Title 68, Chapter 6, relative to youth athletic activities.
As introduced, requires each student who participates in a school youth athletic activity to file with the local education agency (LEA) or public charter school a preparticipation medical evaluation or an exemption; creates the safe stars advisory committee. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6,…
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Government Operations Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 49, relative to school safety grants.
As introduced, creates the school safety grant fund to be administered by the department of education; requires that school safety grants be used to support local education agencies and public charter schools with prevention, reduction, and response efforts with regard to school shootings. – Amends…
Not out of committeeFailed (no second) in Senate Education Committee · 2026-03-18
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ellie L. Thompson on the celebration of her 100th birthday.
Ellie L. Thompson, 100th Birthday
Became lawEnrolled and ready for signatures · 2026-03-12
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to housing market manipulation.
As introduced, enacts the "Homes not Hedge Funds Act"; prohibits certain business entities from purchasing more than 100 single-family homes in certain counties in this state for purposes of renting the purchased properties; establishes a state and private cause of action and establishes damages for…
Passed one chamberRcvd. from S., held on H. desk. · 2026-03-12
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to healthcare facilities.
As introduced, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the use of designated caregivers for admitted patients in hospitals in neighboring states in order to determine the prevalence of and identify the best practices for the use of designated caregivers;…
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee · 2026-03-10
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 29 and Title 50, relative to employment.
As introduced, enacts the "Workers' Right to Live Act," which places mandatory reporting requirements on employers concerning workplace fatalities and imposes penalties on employers for workplace fatalities that were a result of employer negligence; makes changes related to workers' compensation benefits. – Amends TCA Title…
Not out of committeeFailed (no second) in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee · 2026-03-10
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66, relative to housing discrimination.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Fair Chance Housing Act." – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66.
Not out of committeeFailed (no second) in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee · 2026-03-10
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
Loading committees…
SJR7002 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Wes Fountain on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB7002 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
SJR7004 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Julia Long, 2026 Valedictorian of South Haven Christian School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR7001 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jeff Luttrell on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR7003 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Willis Jepson on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the Middle Tennessee region. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB7005 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
HJR7017 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative G.A. Hardaway. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
SB7002 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. (SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee)
SB7001 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0)
SB1389 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to healthcare providers. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report)
HJR1544 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to recognize Grace Bonecutter on the occasion of her retirement as an employee of the Tennessee General Assembly. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SB0821 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 3)
HJR1550 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to commend Tania Humphrey for her exemplary service as a legislative intern. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1263 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Sylvia Liszewski upon being named to the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second Team. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1477 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma R. Shelby, 2026 Salutatorian at Hardin County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB2175 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 55; Title 56 and Title 65, relative to delivery network companies. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
HJR1561 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the Overton Park Conservancy. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SB1762 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1)
SB0254 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to criminal law. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2)
HB2258 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5 and Title 7, Chapter 84, Part 5, relative to business improvement districts. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
SJR1178 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isabella Huddleston, 2026 Salutatorian of Central High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SB2728 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1506 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Henry Casey, 2026 Salutatorian of West High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1565 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor James H. Bingham on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1174 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Hoppy's North River Corner Market, home of Chattanooga's Best Classic Burger. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1170 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bailey Cheek on her selection as The Greeneville Sun's Teacher of the Month. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1175 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Brady Reed, 2026 Salutatorian at Karns High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1476 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor George Renaudin II on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1575 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1259 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to congratulate the members of Team Leroy of Greeneville on winning the Tennessee State USBC Open. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1556 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jelena Armsworth, 2026 Salutatorian at L&N STEM Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1274 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1247 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Reese McCann on his selection as All-South Atlantic Conference in men's tennis. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB2374 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to bail. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report)
HJR1591 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kylie Wood, 2026 Salutatorian of Mt. Pleasant High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1517 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Mary Clement for her distinguished career and service to the State of Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SB2730 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to create the "Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority." (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB2666 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 1969; as amended by Chapter 85 of the Private Acts of 1987; Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 57 of the Private Acts of 2001 and Chapter 67 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the privilege tax upon hotel occupancy in Shelby County. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
SJR1222 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Aubrey Davidson, 2026 Valedictorian of Hickman County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1225 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Sarai Gonzalez, 2026 Valedictorian of Dayspring Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1209 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Max Christopher Collins, 2026 Salutatorian of Creek Wood High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1232 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Audrey Davidson, 2026 Valedictorian of Hickman County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1229 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Nathan Foster, 2026 Salutatorian of South Haven Christian School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1233 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to commend Bennie Smith of Shelby County for his honorable and astute service on the Tennessee State Election Commission. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB2317 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the "Tennessee Anti-Grooming Act". (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
HJR1492 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Melvin Duley Cooper, Jr., of Chattanooga. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1237 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Kermit Taze Lofton, Sr., of Henderson. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HJR1655 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jacob Rawlston, 2026 Salutatorian of Highland Rim Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1180 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1215 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kyson Alexei Summers, 2026 Valedictorian of Waverly Central High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1210 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Evie Marie Steidl, 2026 Valedictorian of Dickson County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1185 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Larry Richard West of Huntsville. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SR0433 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to commend Lily Gale for exemplary service as a legislative intern. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1172 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend R. Larry Smith of Knox County for decades of devoted service to the State of Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
HB2343 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to leave for teachers. (FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration)
SB2136 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report)
SB2136 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Minority Conference Report Conference Committee Report)
SJR1160 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the Cleveland High School Lady Raiders on winning the 2026 TSSAA Division I, Class AA state girls' dual wrestling championship. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
SJR1161 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Thomas Crye on the occasion of his retirement from the Bradley County Commission. (FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 4478 total roll-call votes this session).
Capitol Office
📍Room 766, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243
Official Links
Follow Charlane Oliver
One email a week, only when there’s something: every time they broke with their party, and the closest votes they cast. Free, and you can stop any time.