Federal · Tennessee · Republican
Marsha Blackburn
Republican U.S. Senator for Tennessee.
Voted further right than 83% of the Senate, based on 855 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Tennessee1
- Party
- Republican1
- In this office since
- January 3, 20191
- Term ends
- January 3, 20311
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-3344 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Tennessee (2030)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 127 bills sponsored, 2 became law · 417 cosponsored5
- Voted on 48 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 86
- Committees: Joint Economic Committee; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on Finance2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 59 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4840: Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 3980: Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 3517: VACRA Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Yea on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 15 and cosponsored 37 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4994: ONSHORE Manufacturing Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4408: Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4207: American Innovation Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 18 and cosponsored 50 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5571: Biosimilars Access and Affordability Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4329: Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4208: Rural America Health Corps Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 12 and cosponsored 16 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5023: Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 4405: 287(g) Expansion Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 3606: Fraud Accountability Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Yea on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
Guns
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 277: A bill to release a Federal reversionary interest and convey mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
- Sponsored S. 157: CONTAINER Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5179: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5098: Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 18 and cosponsored 66 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Public Law 119-110
- Sponsored S. 3023: Safe Cloud Storage Act Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 1572: Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 39 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 2573: Foreign Property Ownership Transparency Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 2170: United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 1351: Sister City Transparency Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Voted Not voting on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 248: Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 247: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Housing
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 30 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4659: Election Security Partnership Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored S. 2565: District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 2516: TEACH Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 10 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1748: Kids Online Safety Act Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored S. 1269: Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 3268: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 12 and cosponsored 42 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3999: Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 3653: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 4285: Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 233: Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
- Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Money: U.S. House, Tennessee 7th District (2018)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.29
Raised$3.1M
Spent$7.8M
Cash on hand$434K
- From individuals $247K
- From PACs and other committees $132K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $2.7M
Individual donors
- $182K from 3,210 itemized gifts30
- 22% came from people in Tennessee30
- 38% came from retired people30
- Top states: Tennessee $40K, New York $23K, New Jersey $16K, Texas $14K, California $12K30
Where donors work30
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Broydrick and Associates | 8 gifts | $7,000 |
| Castle Harlan | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Winklevoss Capital Management | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Whisper Aero | 2 gifts | $6,800 |
| Atlantic Realty | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Dement Construction | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Gbe | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Belz | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Bha Strategy | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Burlison Gin | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Service International | 1 gifts | $3,300 |
| Hart Health Strategies | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Splitoak Strategies | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Bill Anderson Associates | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| FBB Federal Relations | 2 gifts | $2,000 |
Money: U.S. Senate, Tennessee (2030)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$3.1M
Spent$7.8M
Cash on hand$434K
- From individuals $247K
- From PACs and other committees $132K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $2.7M
Gifts from people, by size31
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 85%
- $200–$499 4%
- $500–$999 2%
- $1,000–$1,999 2%
- $2,000 and up 8%
Top PACs and committees giving directly32
Individual donors
- $182K from 3,210 itemized gifts30
- 22% came from people in Tennessee30
- 38% came from retired people30
- Top states: Tennessee $40K, New York $23K, New Jersey $16K, Texas $14K, California $12K30
Where donors work30
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Broydrick and Associates | 8 gifts | $7,000 |
| Castle Harlan | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Winklevoss Capital Management | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Whisper Aero | 2 gifts | $6,800 |
| Atlantic Realty | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Dement Construction | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Gbe | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Belz | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Bha Strategy | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Burlison Gin | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Service International | 1 gifts | $3,300 |
| Hart Health Strategies | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Splitoak Strategies | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Bill Anderson Associates | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| FBB Federal Relations | 2 gifts | $2,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Marsha Blackburnhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001243Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S8TN00337https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S8TN00337/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: Marsha Blackburn, candidate H2TN06030, 2025–26 financial summaryhttps://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H2TN06030/Reports through June 30, 2026 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 30FEC: itemized individual contributions to Marsha for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00376939&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026
- 31FEC: contributions to Marsha Blackburn by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S8TN00337/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 32FEC: committee contributions to Marsha Blackburn, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00376939&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026