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Rush Bricken
Republican · Representative

Rush Bricken

Represents District 47 in the House of Representatives.

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Votes with Republicans
98%
on 824 party-line votes · House Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 5,198 of 5,211 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
12 of 24
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 23
Roll calls on record
5,211
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 Rush Bricken 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 Rush Bricken 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. Rush Bricken is circled.

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

16 of 824 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.

HJR1479 · A RESOLUTION to honor Carnton on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 1 BY JONES J MOTION TO ADOPT · 2026-04-22 · Failed 22–69 · most Republicans 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.
Nay
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR REREFER TO COMMITTEE AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Failed 40–54 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2136 · 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.
In plain English Clarifies that gambling, gambling devices, and online sweepstakes games are unlawful and expands authority to investigate illegal gambling activity.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Failed 23–62 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2690 · 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.
In plain English Appropriates funds for state government operations for fiscal years 2025-2026.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: APPROPRIATIONS CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 23 BY CLEMMONS PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-16 · Failed 21–72 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2616 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to executive sessions for consideration of employment by a governing body.
In plain English Allows governing bodies to hold private sessions to interview applicants for director-level staff positions without public notice.
Nay
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-14 · Passed 61–24 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2532 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Increases the maximum number of education freedom scholarships from 25,000 to 35,000 for eligible students.
Nay
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY BAUM PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-13 · Passed 49–40 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1671 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to the relocation of homeless persons.
In plain English Prohibits local governments from relocating homeless individuals unless certain criteria are met, and allows receiving jurisdictions to seek damages and court orders for violations.
Nay
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · 2026-03-24 · Passed 14–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1891 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 55, Chapter 9, relative to driver courses for traffic offenses.
In plain English Allows people who pay speeding ticket fines to register for an online driver education course that can remove conviction points from their record.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-03-23 · Failed 45–36 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2613 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Nay
HOUSE ELECTIONS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17 · Passed 4–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1473 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 17, Chapter 5 and Title 36, relative to marriage.
Yea
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR REREFER TO COMMITTEE PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-02-19 · Failed 24–69 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

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

HB2418 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 48; Title 50; Title 64; Title 65 and Title 67, relative to boards of utilities.
Yea
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25 · Failed 9–9
HB1159 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to voter registration.
Yea
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25 · Failed 11–11
HB1345 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to rental agreements.
Yea
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2025-03-12 · Failed 4–4
HB2613 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Nay
HOUSE ELECTIONS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17 · Passed 4–3
HB0434 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 12, relative to public officials.
Nay
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government Committee · 2025-04-02 · Failed 8–9
Democrats 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.

Johnny ShawDemocrat · District 80 · 706 shared contested votes
49%
Larry MillerDemocrat · District 88 · 825 shared contested votes
34%
Jesse ChismDemocrat · District 85 · 829 shared contested votes
29%
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: 104 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2025-02: 350 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2025-03: 769 roll calls, 1 without a Yea or Nay2025-04: 1088 roll calls, 3 without a Yea or Nay2026-01: 127 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-02: 411 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 886 roll calls, 1 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 1476 roll calls, 8 without a Yea or NayJan 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Rush Bricken 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.

Introduced24
Out of committee12
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee12

For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.

What their bills are about
Real Property 2Tullahoma 2Memorials, Professional Achievement 2Boards and Commissions 1Professions and Occupations 1Education 1
AN ACT to create the "Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority."
In plain English Creates the Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, creates the Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority.
Became lawPr. Ch. 71 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to funding road and street maintenance within the City of Tullahoma.
In plain English Requires Tullahoma to allocate at least 3.8 percent of its annual operating budget, but no less than $1.5 million, to street and road maintenance, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, allocates 3.8 percent of each annual operating budget, but not less than $1.5 million, to the maintenance of streets and roads within the city limits of the City of Tullahoma. – Amends Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903.
Became lawPr. Ch. 67 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
In plain English Expands fireworks sales periods for Independence Day and New Year, adds sales periods for Memorial Day and Labor Day, and increases the seasonal retailer permit fee to $150 for 2026.
Official synopsis: As enacted, expands the length of the existing Independence Day and New Year sales periods and adds new Memorial Day and Labor Day sales periods for seasonal retailers of fireworks for the 2026 retail period; increases the seasonal retailer permit fee from $100 to $150…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1108 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT relative to a study on emergency communications.
In plain English Directs the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations to study the state's emergency communications system.
Official synopsis: As enacted, directs the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to perform a study of this state's emergency communications system.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1103 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 34; Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to utility regulation.
In plain English Changes procedures for utility consolidation and continuing education requirements for utility governing board members.
Official synopsis: As enacted, makes various changes to laws regarding utilities, including the procedure for consolidation of utilities and continuing education requirements for members of utility governing bodies. – Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 34; Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-15
AN ACT to amend Chapter 7 of the Public Acts of the First Extraordinary Session of 2025, relative to the Education Freedom Act of 2025.
As enacted, allows a local board of education or public charter school governing body that has not received funding from the department for purposes of awarding its teachers the bonus authorized in the Education Freedom Act of 2025 to pass the required resolution and notify…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 655 · 2026-04-06
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tullahoma High School students on winning three national awards at the FBLA National Leadership Conference.
Tullahoma High School, FBLA national award winners
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 68, relative to storm drain safety.
As introduced, requires newly installed storm drains and culverts constructed after July 1, 2026, to be equipped with a safety cover or grate if the opening is large enough that a child could reasonably fall into or become trapped within the structure. – Amends TCA…
Not out of committeeDef. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee · 2026-03-18
A RESOLUTION to recognize Dr. Gary Arnold Flandro for his foundational role in the development of NASA's Voyager program.
Dr. Gary Arnold Flandro
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-02-12
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Mary Gilbert on being named a 2025–2026 Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist.
Mary Gilbert, 2025-2026 Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-02-11
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to permits.
As introduced, requires proposed subdivision plans to be approved by a local planning commission or other agency authorized to approve such plans prior to their submission to the department for approval rather than such plans being approved by the department first. – Amends TCA Title…
Not out of committeeAssigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee · 2026-02-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 68, Chapter 211; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to solid waste.
As introduced, creates exception to the state regulation of biosolids by authorizing the legislative body of Grundy County to regulate such activities. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 68, Chapter 211; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee · 2026-02-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 47; Title 48; Title 61 and Title 66, relative to ownership of residential rental property by business entities.
As introduced, requires corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships that purchase or acquire residential rental property in this state to register the property with the secretary of state. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13;…
Not out of committeeAssigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee · 2026-01-22
AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974 and Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city judge of the City of Tullahoma.
Subject to local approval, extends the term of the current city judge by one year in order to have the election of the city judge coincide with the elections for members of the board of mayor and aldermen. – Amends Chapter 553 of the Acts…
Became lawPr. Ch. 13 · 2025-06-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer protection.
As enacted, adds as unlawful under the Consumer Protection Act of 1977 the making of false statements or misrepresentations of fact to a consumer to indicate or imply that the consumer is a party to a civil lawsuit or a defendant in a criminal prosecution…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 177 · 2025-04-30

“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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SJR1244 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jackson Simmons on being named the Johnson City Press/Kingsport Times News Tri-Cities Boys' Basketball Player of the Year. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1245 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Rebecca Tipton upon her induction into the Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs Hall of Fame. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1266 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Leslie Pickering, 2026 Salutatorian of White County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1268 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Nicolo Azzani, 2026 Salutatorian of Cumberland County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1246 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Rens Verhaar on his selection as All-South Atlantic Conference in men's tennis. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1269 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize McKenzie Greene, 2026 Salutatorian of Van Buren County High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1192 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kayla Reeves, 2026 Valedictorian of Fayette Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
HJR1648 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the musical Suffs and its performances at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 96-0
Yea
SJR1159 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the Cleveland High School Blue Raiders on winning their ninth consecutive TSSAA state dual wrestling championship in 2026. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
HJR1652 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Nicholas McCloud, 2026 Salutatorian of Upperman High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
HJR1647 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Luis Alexander Plascencia for his many contributions to the Town of Cordova and its social media presence. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 96-0
Yea
SJR1238 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Edgar "Ed" Royce McCoin of Cookeville. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1249 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to commend James "Mack" Hughes for eighty years of membership in the American Legion. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1250 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Tom Midyett for his service on the Tennessee Forestry Commission. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
HJR1659 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Lindsay Paige Thompson, 2026 Valedictorian of Monterey High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1258 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Qitarah Castlin, South Atlantic Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
HJR1649 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Coach Lamar Rogers on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 96-0
Yea
HB0029 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 63, relative to payment for services rendered by chiropractors. (FLOOR VOTE: CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 3)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
HJR1654 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Cade Huff, 2026 Valedictorian of Highland Rim Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1196 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Cortez Williams, 2026 Valedictorian of Fayette-Ware High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1162 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to commend Josh Rogers for his honorable and astute service to his fellow citizens as a member of the Bradley County Commission. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1251 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Margot Café & Bar for twenty-five years of operation. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1200 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Dylan Lerner, 2026 Co-Salutatorian of McNairy Central High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1206 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Dina Swafford upon her retirement as Bradley County Register of Deeds. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1235 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1194 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Grace Jacobs, 2026 Valedictorian of Rossville Christian Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1248 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Angus Howard on his selection as All-South Atlantic Conference in men's tennis. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1190 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Analisse Willbanks, 2026 Valedictorian of Adamsville High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1191 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Riley Driskell, 2026 Salutatorian of Adamsville High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1198 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kylie Miller, 2026 Valedictorian of McNairy Central High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1239 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Natalie Saxon-Adams for her meritorious service to the State of Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SB2473 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7 and Title 42, relative to airport authorities. (FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 73-21
Yea
SB2473 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7 and Title 42, relative to airport authorities. (FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 74-21
Yea
SJR1203 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Charles Edward Bottens on the celebration of his 100th birthday. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SB1585 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY BARRETT PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 26-61
Nay
SB1585 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 7 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 19-72
Nay
SB1585 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Failed · 19-72
Nay
SB1585 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 54-39
Yea
SB1585 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 63-29
Yea
SJR1186 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Howard Galyon of Harriman. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 69-17
Yea
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 MINORITY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT)
Failed · 17-67
Nay
SJR1218 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Katherine Elizabeth Ross, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1173 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Ellen Irlene Mandrell as an entertainer and a public servant. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1197 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Taiyona Foster, 2026 Salutatorian of Fayette-Ware High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1189 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Michael Davis, director of Hardin County Schools, on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SB1847 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the defense of property. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 62-24
NV
SJR1208 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Christopher Heath Foster, 2026 Valedictorian of Creek Wood High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1201 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Cheyenne Davidson, 2026 Valedictorian at Middleton High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
HB2314 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39, relative to adult-oriented entertainment. (FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT)
Passed · 83-10
Yea
SJR1184 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Marshall McKamey of LaFollette. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SB2403 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, relative to education. (FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT)
Passed · 68-18
Yea
HJR1658 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kadence Saige Phillips, 2026 Salutatorian of Monterey High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1202 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Adriauna Jones, 2026 Salutatorian at Middleton High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 87-0
Yea
SJR1273 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Elijah Kannel, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
HJR1650 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Community Action Group of Englewood on the fortieth anniversary of Englewood June Days. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 96-0
Yea
HJR1653 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Abigail Brown for receiving the Third Honor of Upperman High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SJR1271 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to congratulate John Patrick and Susan Marie Hallett upon the occasion of their forty-fifth wedding anniversary. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
SB2085 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, relative to the victims assistance assessment. (FLOOR VOTE: PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 77-16
Yea
SJR1241 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to celebrate the clearing of Jackson Bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
Passed · 89-0
Yea
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 5211 total roll-call votes this session).
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