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Karen Camper
Democratic · Representative

Karen Camper

Represents District 87 in the House of Representatives.

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Votes with Democrats
93%
on 750 party-line votes · House Democrats median 95%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 4,808 of 4,821 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
26 of 47
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 14
Roll calls on record
4,821
114th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 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 Karen Camper 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 Karen Camper sits in the House

Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Karen Camper is circled.

Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party

55 of 750 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.

HR7001 · A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Luemma McWilliams for her exceptional service to the State of Tennessee.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT · 2026-05-07 · Passed 73–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
SJR1182 · A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO CONCUR · 2026-04-23 · Passed 76–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SJR1205 · A RESOLUTION to honor Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler on his outstanding career in law enforcement.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO CONCUR · 2026-04-23 · Passed 79–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2293 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to vapor products.
In plain English Expands the definition of consumable material to include nicotine solutions for vapor product taxation and requires the alcoholic beverage commission to issue fines for selling vapor products to minors.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-22 · Passed 75–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1762 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Authorizes establishment of public charter schools exclusively serving students 18 or older to help them earn high school diplomas.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-22 · Passed 72–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2539 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health.
In plain English Revises health law requirements including reporting, suicide prevention training for psychologists, palliative care definitions, and health board rulemaking authority.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-22 · Passed 77–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1886 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to acceptable uses of technology provided by public schools.
In plain English Requires school districts and public charter schools to adopt policies on acceptable uses of internet technology provided by schools.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 3 · 2026-04-22 · Passed 69–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
SJR0551 · A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers.
In plain English Proposes changing the election date for judicial and other civil officers from August to November.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONCUR · 2026-04-21 · Passed 74–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2359 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to vapor products.
In plain English Expands the definition of consumable material to include nicotine solutions for vapor product taxation and requires the alcoholic beverage commission to issue fines for selling vapor products to minors.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO DEFER AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Passed 70–25 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1886 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to acceptable uses of technology provided by public schools.
In plain English Requires school districts and public charter schools to adopt policies on acceptable uses of internet technology provided by schools.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Passed 75–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.

HB1345 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to rental agreements.
Nay
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2025-03-12 · Failed 4–4
HB2540 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Section 41-24-113 and Section 70-1-309, relative to state employees.
Nay
HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee with Negative Recommendation · 2026-03-30 · Failed 5–6
SB1873 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Section 41-24-113 and Section 70-1-309, relative to state employees.
Nay
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Failed 42–40
HB2323 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29, relative to privilege tax on property development.
Nay
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Failed in Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · 2026-04-07 · Failed 12–14
HB2169 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 58 and Title 65, relative to local electric systems.
Yea
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2026-03-18 · Failed 2–4
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.

John GillespieRepublican · District 97 · 590 shared contested votes
22%
Jody BarrettRepublican · District 69 · 698 shared contested votes
20%
Monty FrittsRepublican · District 32 · 719 shared contested votes
20%
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 (13 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2025-01: 103 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2025-02: 315 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2025-03: 429 roll calls, 1 without a Yea or Nay2025-04: 1152 roll calls, 4 without a Yea or Nay2026-01: 127 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-02: 340 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 730 roll calls, 5 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 1564 roll calls, 3 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 61 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or NayJan 2025Jan 2026May 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Karen Camper 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.

Introduced47
Out of committee26
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers26
Became law26
Never left committee20

For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.

What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 9Memorials, Interns 6Memorials, Personal Occasion 3Health, Dept. of 2Election Laws 2Holidays and Days of Special Observance 2
A RESOLUTION to honor the South Side Class of 1976 on the occasion of its fiftieth class reunion.
South Side Class of 1976, 50th reunion
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to commend Suzy Bengin for her service as a legislative intern.
Suzy Bengin
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Memphis Massacre of 1866.
In plain English Commemorates the 160th anniversary of the 1866 Memphis Massacre.
Official synopsis: Memphis Massacre of 1866, 160th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commend Tania Humphrey for her exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Tania Humphrey
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to midwifery.
In plain English Requires the health commissioner to study neighboring states' rules for nurse midwife independence and report findings to the legislature by December 31, 2026.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the commissioner of health to use existing resources to conduct a study of neighboring states to examine the varying levels of practice independence that may or may not be granted to certified nurse midwives in such states; requires the commissioner to compile…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 728 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to honor Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., upon his induction into the Board of Preachers at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., College of Ministers and Laity ceremony at Morehouse College.
Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., induction into the Board of Preachers at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. College of Ministers and Laity at Morehouse College
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., National President Lady Eddie Lee Marsh.
In plain English Honors Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., National President Lady Eddie Lee Marsh.
Official synopsis: Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., National President Lady Eddie Lee Marsh
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to feminine hygiene products.
In plain English Requires the state to establish a pilot program placing free feminine hygiene product vending machines in women's restrooms or locker rooms at selected schools.
Official synopsis: As introduced, requires the department to establish and administer a pilot program for the placement of hygiene vending machines that dispense feminine hygiene products to students at no cost to the student in women's restrooms or locker rooms in each eligible school selected to participate…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to the Ola Mae Ransom Reintegration Act.
In plain English Exempts military veterans from paying the $15 business license fee in Tennessee.
Official synopsis: As introduced, enacts the "Ola Mae Ransom Reintegration Act," which exempts veterans of the United States military, including the national guard and reserves, from payment of the $15 fee for a business license. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13, relative to the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act."
As introduced, enacts the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act." – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
As enacted, revises present law that prohibits a person convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, from being eligible to have the right to vote restored unless the person meets certain requirements, including having been compliant with all child support orders for the…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 605 · 2026-04-06
A RESOLUTION to commemorate March 18, 2026, as AARP Tennessee Day.
AARP Tennessee Day, March 18, 2026
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Colby Jacob Palmer.
Colby Jacob Palmer
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft.
As enacted, generally increases from 12 to 14, the age that a person must be to lawfully operate a personal watercraft upon the waters of Tennessee without being under the direct supervision of an adult, except that persons 12 and 13 may continue to operate…
Became lawEffective date(s) 01/01/2027 · 2026-03-16
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to the state uterine fibroids commission.
As introduced, creates the state uterine fibroids commission. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee · 2026-03-11

“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.

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HJR7019 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend James Roberson on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the West Tennessee region. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HJR7020 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 68-25
Nay
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 10 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 17-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 11 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 12 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 22-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 14 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-70
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 15 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 23-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 16 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 22-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 17 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 22-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 18 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-70
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 19 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 19-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 20 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 20-68
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 21 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 22 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 16-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 23 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 18-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 24 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 15-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 25 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 19-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 26 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 18-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 27 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 14-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 28 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 19-70
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 29 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 20-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 30 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 22-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 31 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 16-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 32 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 34 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 22-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 35 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 18-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 36 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 20-72
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 37 BY PEARSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 19-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 23-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 5 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 23-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-73
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 7 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 23-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 21-71
Yea
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 9 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 22-72
Yea
HR7005 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kenwood High School upon being designated a Tennessee STEM/STEAM school. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HJR7005 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the Franklin Theatre on the fifteenth anniversary of its grand reopening. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
Passed · 73-22
Nay
HJR7007 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor James Kenneth "J.K." Harrill for his fifty years of service to the railroad industry in Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
Passed · 73-22
Nay
HJR7018 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Jason Reuter on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HB7002 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 66-24
Nay
HR7001 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Luemma McWilliams for her exceptional service to the State of Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
Passed · 73-19
Yea
HJR7004 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
Passed · 73-21
Nay
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: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 69-23
Nay
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: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 73-22
Nay
HJR7014 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Knox Central High School baseball team upon winning the 2025 District 3, Class AAAA tournament championship. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HB7003 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 64-25
Nay
HB7003 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 18-73
Yea
HJR7017 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative G.A. Hardaway. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HJR7015 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Coach Mack Hawks on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HJR7012 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the efforts of Reverend Dwayne Dickson, Beth Dickson, and the members of First Christian Church in Mountain City for their continued service to the people of Johnson County in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HR7003 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to congratulate the Ravenwood High School boys' junior varsity soccer team, TSSAA Division 1, Class AAA, District 10 junior varsity tournament champion. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HR7004 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Victor O'Neal Lecou of Ravenwood High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HR7002 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Aubie Smith on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the East Tennessee region. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HJR7013 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the Collierville Contemporary Club on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HJR7016 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commend American Idol top-three finalist Jordan McCullough of Murfreesboro. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 95-0
Yea
HB7003 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II:)
Passed · 16-6
Nay
HB7003 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee)
Passed · 16-6
Nay
HB7002 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee)
Passed · 15-6
Nay
HB7001 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee)
Passed · 15-5
Nay
HJR0008 · 2026-05-06
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James Ralph Sasser. (FLOOR VOTE: REFER TO COMMITTEE)
Passed · 66-19
Nay
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