2024 TN Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Tennessee General Assembly in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. Death Penalty for Child Rape

Authorizes the death penalty as a punishment for "rape" of a child, "aggravated rape" of a child, or "especially aggravated rape" of a child.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB1834 Roll Call 1434633

2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools

Would prohibit the display of any flag other than the United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag in public schools.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1605 Roll Call 1434792

3. Article V Convention: Term Limits

Applies to Congress to "call a convention" under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments that would set term limits on members of Congress.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HJR5 Roll Call 1426285

4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"

Would require the Department of Human Services to actively seek and apply for federal grants and other available federal funds for the purpose of alleviating "childhood hunger.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1505 Roll Call 1424510

5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law

Directs local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials in the identification, apprehension, detention, or removal of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB2124 Roll Call 1415301

6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases

Specifies that a court may order "reasonable visitation" to grandparents when it is in the "best interests of the child" if such visitation is opposed by the child's custodial parent(s).
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB2840 Roll Call 1410710

How did they vote?

Raumesh A. Akbari
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Paul E. Bailey
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Janince Bowling
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Richard M. Briggs
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Heidi Campbell
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Rusty Crowe
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Todd Gardenhire
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Ferrell Haile
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Joseph Hensley
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Edward S. Jackson
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Jack Johnson
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Sara Kyle
N/A Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
London P. Lamar
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-033
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
J. Adam Lowe
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Jon C. Lundberg
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Becky Duncan Massey
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Randy McNally
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Frank S. Niceley
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Charlane Oliver
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Mark Pody
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Bill Powers
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Shane Reeves
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Kerry Roberts
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Paul Rose
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Steve Southerland
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
John Stevens
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Art Swann
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Brent Taylor
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Page Walley
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Bo Watson
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Dawn White
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Ken Yager
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
Jeff Yarbro
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Death Penalty for Child Rape
2. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag in Schools
3. Article V Convention: Term Limits
4. Federal Funds to Alleviate "Childhood Hunger"
5. Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
6. Grandparent "Visitation Rights" in Child Custody Cases
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