David Kustoff — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for TN's 8th Congressional District · Republican
David Kustoff is a Republican U.S. Representative for TN's 8th Congressional District. This page tracks David Kustoff's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2017.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 97.08% of the time (2.92% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1005 bills, 37 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues David Kustoff Votes On
Climate Change
Taxation
Immigration
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How David Kustoff Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “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.” (2025-11-20) — Passed
Yea on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) — Failed
Nay on “Rescissions Act of 2025” (2025-07-17) — Failed
Nay on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".” (2025-05-22) — Passed
Yea on “Clergy Act” (2026-04-27) — Passed
When David Kustoff Broke With the Republican Party
David Kustoff has voted against the Republican majority on about 2.9% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Aye on “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026” (2025-09-10) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
Voted No on “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026” (2025-09-10) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.