Total votes
22,483
all sessions
Attendance
86%
3,217 missed
With party
98%
of cast votes
Lower than 82% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
Sponsored
207
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
4
assignments
22,483 roll-call votes
Voting record
Yea
20,336
voted in favor
Nay
1,996
voted against
Absent
3,217
missed votes
Total cast
22,483
across all sessions
Crossed party
353
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 218
Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Nay
Passed
67–24
Mar 5, 2026
HJR 1056
Memorials, Recognition - Joe Northington, U.S. Marine Corps veteran -
Yea
Passed
93–0
Mar 5, 2026
HJR 1047
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Hannah Kennedy, Cannon County Grades Pre-K-4 Teacher of the Year -
Yea
Passed
93–0
Mar 5, 2026
HJR 1059
Memorials, Recognition - Philippine-American Friendship Day, 80th anniversary -
Yea
Passed
93–0
Mar 5, 2026
HJR 1051
Memorials, Sports - U.S women's hockey team, Olympic gold medalists -
Yea
Passed
93–0
Mar 5, 2026
HB 1194
Employees, Employers - As enacted, defines, for purposes of the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a "private employer" as any person who is required by federal law and regulations to report remuneration paid to at least one employee; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50. Bipartisan
Yea
Passed
81–10
Mar 5, 2026
HJR 886
General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Tom Marino, Public Charter School Commission -
Nay
Passed
70–21
Mar 5, 2026
SB 218
Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Nay
Passed
65–16
Mar 5, 2026
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