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.

David Kustoff's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 93.68% — cast 415 of 443 roll-call votes (missed 28).
• 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

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — 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.

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