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- “Delegate and Vice-President of the Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977” source
Public service
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Legislation
HR 10256cosponsor
Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10255cosponsor
Penalties for Polluters Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10235cosponsor
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1507cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10160cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve mental health care for veterans through the establishment of a minimum requirement for the number of Vet Centers per State.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 10132cosponsor
To provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1463cosponsor
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 9831cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9833cosponsor
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9808cosponsor
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1437cosponsor
Recognizing that equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research is necessary to enhance scientific excellence, and ensure equitable outcomes for patients in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HCONRES 112cosponsor
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9688cosponsor
To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9670sponsor
Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1415cosponsor
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9544cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Voting Record
256 yea360 nay36 missed3 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Justin J. PearsonDemocratic$2.3M raised
- Brent TaylorRepublican$1.5M raised
- Steve I CohenDemocratic· this member$776K raised
- William Todd WarnerRepublican$690K raised
- Jeremy ThompsonRepublican$229K raised
- Charlotte BergmannRepublican$67K raised
- James Phd TorinoDemocratic—
- London LamarDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$776K
Small donors $20KLarge individual $322KPACs $320K
Spent $653KCash $1.8M
2024 cycle$703K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $118KPACs $510K
Spent $432KCash $1.7M
2022 cycle$546K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $118KPACs $424K
Spent $314KCash $1.4M
2020 cycle$609K
Small donors $16KLarge individual $179KPACs $409K
Spent $459KCash $1.2M
2018 cycle$532K
Small donors $6KLarge individual $152KPACs $370K
Spent $408KCash $1.1M
2016 cycle$616K
Small donors $7KLarge individual $162KPACs $443K
Spent $292KCash $942K
2014 cycle$733K
Small donors $18KLarge individual $245KPACs $469K
Spent $915KCash $618K
2012 cycle$832K
Small donors $34KLarge individual $309KPACs $483K
Spent $820KCash $800K
Committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
- Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
- The Constitution and Limited Government
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- National Security Agency and Cyber
- Open Source Intelligence
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10256: Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10255: Penalties for Polluters Act
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10235: Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
HRES 1507: Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
HR 10160: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve mental health care for veterans through the establishment of a minimum requirement for the number of Vet Centers per State.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10132: To provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations.
cosponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9831: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9833: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 92009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
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- BillsTracked · 546
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- VotesTracked · 655
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
- CommitteesTracked · 7
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
- Campaign financeTracked · 8
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
- Stock disclosures — coming featureTracked · 16
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